jadeite

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

Christie's landmark September 26 Shanghai auction sold the vast majority of items at and above estimated prices, demonstrating mainland collectors' strong buying power. Read More

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 price. What's behind the jade explosion? Read More

China is in the midst of a "jade boom" fueled by the country's nouveau riche, whose new-found wealth and "5,000-year affinity" for the precious stone has caused prices for fine jade to rise ten-fold over the past decade. Read More

Despite jade's often stodgy reputation and indifference among many younger Chinese, among the more adventurous brands looking to create "luxury with Chinese characteristics" rather than ape predominantly western trends, jade is finding ever greater favor. Read More

Despite jade's often stodgy reputation and indifference among many younger Chinese (who still dream of draping their wrists in Cartier or Tiffany) among the more adventurous brands looking to create "luxury with Chinese characteristics" rather than ape predominantly western trends, jade is finding ever greater favor. Read More

By all standards, the auction was a success, bringing in HK$409 million ($52.7 million), comfortably above its estimate of HK$369 million. Of the 320 lots up for grabs, 52 sold for over HK$1 million, and six sold for over HK$10 million. Read More

Jade, coveted in China for thousands of years, is making a comeback among women of the country's "me generation" who want to set themselves apart from the average conspicuous consumer. Read More