Naomi Sarna has been working on a grapefruit-size sculpture of a Siamese fighting fish, coaxing it from a piece of blue ...

Jade necklaces have captivated people for centuries with their alluring colors and deep cultural significance. But for ...

In this installment, we find out how the craftsmanship of jade carving still thrives in modern times. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys the ...

A jadeite vessel at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. [Photo by Wang Jing/China Daily] Jade-carving master Dong Wenzhong, who played a major role in producing these four pieces, told China ...

In this installment, we find out how the craftsmanship of jade carving still thrives in modern times. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys ...

The stories behind the world's most expensive jewelry pieces — where they are now and the fascinating history they hold.

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