Mason-Kay Jade Blog

Jade Dragon Carvings: Symbols, Stories, and Mea...
In China, jade is deeply embedded in cultural tradition, and its symbolism has been revered for millennia. Jade is more than just a gemstone for jewelry, it's an art medium...
Jade Dragon Carvings: Symbols, Stories, and Mea...
In China, jade is deeply embedded in cultural tradition, and its symbolism has been revered for millennia. Jade is more than just a gemstone for jewelry, it's an art medium...

Nephrite Jade vs. Jadeite Jade: What's the Diff...
When most people hear the word jade, they think of a green gemstone. But in gemology, jade actually refers to two entirely different minerals: nephrite jade and jadeite jade (also called...
Nephrite Jade vs. Jadeite Jade: What's the Diff...
When most people hear the word jade, they think of a green gemstone. But in gemology, jade actually refers to two entirely different minerals: nephrite jade and jadeite jade (also called...

Mason-Kay Jade to Add 'Fei Cui' to Jade Reports
As the leading authority on natural jadeite jade in the American jewelry industry, we are proud to offer our jade testing services to both the trade and the public. Mason-Kay...
Mason-Kay Jade to Add 'Fei Cui' to Jade Reports
As the leading authority on natural jadeite jade in the American jewelry industry, we are proud to offer our jade testing services to both the trade and the public. Mason-Kay...

The Kristina Interview: A Day in the Life of a ...
Mason-Kay’s award-winning designer, Kristina Mason, sat down with Jordan to chat about her career as a jade jewelry designer. Kristina has won multiple JCK Jewelers Choice Awards and has designed...
The Kristina Interview: A Day in the Life of a ...
Mason-Kay’s award-winning designer, Kristina Mason, sat down with Jordan to chat about her career as a jade jewelry designer. Kristina has won multiple JCK Jewelers Choice Awards and has designed...

Jade Colors Explained: Ice Jade & Water Jade
Shop Shop Water Jade from Mason-Kay Jade Translucent jades are the toughest jades, putting ice jade and water jade as some of the most durable jadeite jade on the market....
Jade Colors Explained: Ice Jade & Water Jade
Shop Shop Water Jade from Mason-Kay Jade Translucent jades are the toughest jades, putting ice jade and water jade as some of the most durable jadeite jade on the market....

Why Everyone's Talking about Guatemalan Jade
Move over Burma - Guatemalan Jade is making waves. Learn about the jade industries' best kept secret, and how Guatemala's not-so-hidden gem is contributing to a Jade Renaissance in America....
Why Everyone's Talking about Guatemalan Jade
Move over Burma - Guatemalan Jade is making waves. Learn about the jade industries' best kept secret, and how Guatemala's not-so-hidden gem is contributing to a Jade Renaissance in America....