Jadeite, ruby and emerald buckle, late 19th century Lot Details The buckle composed of two late 19th century jadeite carvings ...
The trends of Christmas past are alive and well. Break out your family treasures or get in the spirit of collecting with ...
This collection, crafted with rare imperial jadeite, seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Emirati craftsmanship with Asprey ...
A pair of earrings featuring two fancy colour yellow diamonds commanded an impressive return at Christie’s most recent auction in Hong Kong.
If you have a passion for collecting or just love vintage items, your kitchen may be hiding some treasures worth a lot of ...
The rarest gemstone in the world is considered to be a transparent mineral of reddish-orange color, of which only one ...
Martha’s keen eye for vintage treasures filled the home with character—think mercury glass collections and jadeite dishes sourced from yard sales and antique stores. Martha sold this seaside ...
Some gemstones are bleached and then dyed, a form of “combination treatment.” 1. The most commonly encountered bleached gems include: Jadeite jade – Jadeite is often bleached with acid to remove an ...
Seattle, in the US state of Washington, is the Emerald City. Thailand’s most sacred religious icon is called the Emerald Buddha, even though it’s carved from green jadeite. The first known emerald ...