Mandalay Jade Education

Learn About Jade

Clear, honest guidance for understanding, choosing, sizing, and caring for natural Jadeite.

Jade basics Authenticity Sizing & care Culture & history

Jade Basics

Understand Jadeite, its varieties, and why Myanmar is so closely associated with fine-quality material.

Burmese Imperial Jadeite rough with a polished window revealing deep green material

What Is Imperial Jade? Color, Quality & Value Explained

Learn what Imperial Jade really is, how color, translucency and texture affect quality, and what buyers should examine before purchasing Jadeite.

Burmese Jadeite and nephrite jade comparison guide

Jadeite vs. Nephrite: What’s the Difference?

Jadeite and nephrite are both real jade. Learn how they differ in color, composition, toughness, value, treatments, and how buyers can tell them apart.

What Are the Different Types of Jade?

A clear guide to Jadeite, nephrite, Type A, B and C treatments, and common jade-like materials.

Green and white natural Jadeite bangle showing color variation

The Colors of Jade, Explained: A Full Guide

Green isn't the only jade color—lavender, red, white, and black Jadeite are all real. Learn what causes each color and what makes it valuable.

Woman wearing a polished green Jadeite bangle and ring

Why Burmese Jade? What Makes Myanmar Jadeite Special

Discover why Burmese Jadeite is so prized, what Myanmar origin means, what actually determines quality, and how to buy natural Jadeite with confidence.

Authenticity & Treatments

Learn about common imitations, treatment disclosure, and the details that support a confident purchase.

How to Spot Fake Jade: Myths, Warning Signs & Type A Jadeite

Learn how to tell if jade is real or fake, recognize common imitations and treatments, understand Type A Jadeite, and know when lab testing matters.

Natural untreated Type A multi-color Burmese Jadeite bead necklace

The Downsides of Treated Jade (And How to Spot It Before You Buy)

Jade Buyer’s Guide The Downsides of Treated Jade What Type B, Type C, and Type B+C treatments actually do—and how to spot the warning signs before...

Sizing & Care

Choose the right fit and care for jade safely with clear, practical guidance.

How to measure a compressed hand for jade bangle sizing

Sizing guide

Jade Bangle Sizing Guide

Measure your hand, compare inner diameters, and choose a jade bangle that fits comfortably.

Ring Size Guide: Measure & Convert Your Ring Size

Learn how to measure your finger, find your US ring size, and convert international ring sizes using clear circumference and diameter charts.

Jade jewelry for a guide to safe cleaning and care

How to Clean Jade Safely: A Simple Care Guide

Learn how to clean jade jewelry safely with warm soapy water, a soft cloth, and a few simple steps—plus what to avoid when caring for Jadeite...

Culture & History

Explore jade's long history and the meanings people have associated with it across generations.

Natural green and white jadeite bangle representing the long history of jade

The History of Jade: Seven Thousand Years From Ancient China to Myanmar

Jade's 7,000-year story spans three unconnected civilizations, a 500-year mystery in Burma, and an 1863 scientific discovery. Here's how it all fits together.

Jade jewelry representing beauty, history and cultural tradition

Benefits of Jade Jewelry: What's Fact and What's Folklore

Jade jewelry offers lasting beauty, exceptional toughness and centuries of cultural meaning. Learn what's fact, what's tradition and why people wear jade.