Why jade jewellery still captivates us after 9,000 years: ancient Chinese royals made the green gems
Jade, one of the worlds most versatile gemstones, has been revered for over 9,000 years, its durability and beauty regarded as a symbol of purity, knowledge, righteousness and protection. For this reason, it was the gemstone favoured by nobility and royalty in ancient China, shaped into sculptures, carvings and objets dart as well as exquisite