Jade by Fred Ward. Revised edition. From the Fred Ward Gem Book Series.

Fred Ward introduces you to the minerals jadeite and nephrite that together are known as "jade". Lots of great photos. Over 5000 years ago, ancient people selected jade because of its toughness to manufacture tools that were "high tech" for their day. He traces its history of how independently, in many parts of the world, jade was selected and fashioned into revered gems. He also gives advice on how to purchase jade art and jade jewelry and how to properly care for them. Jade is one of the most interesting stories in gemology. This book is a 6" x 9" paperback with 64 pages.

Jade Table of Contents
In the Beginning	3
China and the Stone of Heaven	9
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec in Mesoamerica	21
The Maori in New Zealand	31
Jade Today in Burma, China, Canada, New Zealand, Guatemala, Russia, Australia, and the United States	37
Buying and Caring for Jade	59
Global Jade Map	62

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Jade

JadeTable of Contents

In the Beginning

China and the Stone of Heaven

The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec in Mesoamerica

The Maori in New Zealand

Jade Today in Burma, China, Canada, New Zealand, Guatemala, Russia, Australia, and the United States

Buying and Caring for Jade

Global Jade Map

Jade
Table of Contents