David's Blog

A hidden staircase, four years of digging, and a Maya king who became ruler at twelve, buried with a mask of jade. A grandmother in Palenque tells the story.

On the night before his grandson leaves home, a Māori grandfather gives him a greenstone pendant, and tells him the legend of Waitaiki, the woman who became the river's stone.

What makes jade carvings special, what bats, fish, peaches and dragons mean, and how to choose a genuine piece.

 In the realm of vintage and antique jewelry, there's a mystical creature that has captivated hearts and minds for centuries - the Dragon. As we usher in the Year of...

Jade has been a valued gemstone for thousands of years, with a rich history of use in jewelry and other decorative objects. The estimate of Jade Jewelry history is as...

Jade – A precious stone of great beauty – An ancient Chinese saying – we’ll pledge! We love jade, both stones, Jadeite and Nephrite. Our collection of carving and jewelry...