39K views · 532 reactions | Jade carving has a long history in China. Transforming a rough piece of gemstone into an exquisite swan-shaped pendant, this Chinese craftsman has inherited the time-honored technique of traditional jade carving. #NationalDay #BetterLife #Craftsmanship #FunChina | China Plus Culture | Facebook

268K views · 2.7K reactions | #ChinaStory Jade Carving is one of the oldest carving techniques in China. Exquisite designs such as birds, animals and flowers can be carved on the jade. | China Daily | Facebook

Testing Jade with a UV Light! 💡 Treated jade *often* has a neon blue hue under UV light, thanks to added polymers and fluorescent powder, used to mimic the luster of high-end jade. Real jade, especially high-quality pieces, doesn’t show this glow—making this test another simple way to spot the difference! That being said, not all treated jade has fluorescent powder in them, stay tuned for more in part 3! To learn more about jade—or if you’d like us to help you find your perfect, untreated, fine