jade
Sotheby’s World-Record Jadeite Necklace Primed For Top Chinese Bidders
The auction house's hint that the world's most expensive jadeite necklace may have imperial provenance could cause its price to skyrocket at an upcoming Hong Kong auction. Read More
From Jade To Wine, New Zealand Looks To China’s Rising Consumer
Growing ties between New Zealand and China are giving new optimism to everyone from jade and wine producers to organic farmers, universities, tour operators and real estate brokers. Read More
Asian Collectors Flex Muscles At Elizabeth Taylor Auction Series In New York
Perhaps more than at any other high-profile Western auction series in recent memory, the presence of Asian buyers was highly significant at this auction series, with these bidders more than… Read More-
New York Auctions Fueling Sotheby’s, Christie’s Dominance In Hong Kong
Over this past weekend, both Sotheby's and Christie's saw strong results at a sprawling set of auctions in New York, as a relatively new set of buyers in the city… Read More -
Jade Prices Spike In Beijing
The overall price of jade in the Chinese capital has risen over 40 percent in the first half of 2011, with the most high-end jade, in some cases, doubling in… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Kunming Quietly Becoming A Luxury Brand Magnet
Once-sleepy Kunming has unexpectedly become one of the most lucrative luxury markets in southwest China. With Louis Vuitton preparing to open its largest flagship in southwest China in Kunming, is… Read More -
Second-Tier Spotlight: Qingdao’s Jade Fever Fueling Concerns
With many affluent Chinese purchasing more gold, jade and jewelry as alternative investments or for enjoyment in recent years, jade has again become a hot topic of discussion. Read More -
Event Watch: 10th Annual Changle International Gem Festival
As of this year, more than 50,000 Changle residents work in the gem industry, and the city is home to more than 2,000 companies that process tens of millions of… Read More -
Fuzhou Exhibition Reflects Growing Interest In Jade Investment
We're starting to see a sort of greater legitimacy in jade investment in China, spurred on by high-profile institutions like China Guardian Auction House and Bank of China. Read More -
Are Chinese Shoppers Ready For Luxury With Chinese Characteristics?
Specializing in apparel, jewelry and furniture with a distinctively traditional design streak, Chinese Arts & Crafts is the latest brand to bet that wealthy urban dwellers will soon have a… Read More
