Jadeite is also named Burma Jade. It is principally sourced from Burma and import to China. During Ching Dynasty, Jadeite were tribute payment for imperial court at first, then become popular to civilian. Most of Jadeite antiques and ornaments we saw today are from Ching Dynasty. In the Chinese culture, the Jadeite was considered the most noble of all gems. It is regarded as a propitious jewelry. It is also a hottest item in international auctions. Till today, Jadeite is still considered a precious gem with specific culture characteristic in East Asia.

More than 90% Jade are found in Burma. Jade is applied to 2 different rocks. One is Amphibole mineral which is also named Nephrite. The other one is Pyroxene mineral named Jadeite. Jadeite is Jadeitite. It is the Pyroxene consisted of Si, Ha, Al and Na. It is formed as crystallization from rocks, usually appeared with Glaucophane Schist, Muscovite, Lawsonite, Aragonite and Quartz. Jadeite has a Mohs hardness of between 6.5 and 7.

According to the Jadeite enhancement, there are 3 grades that are A, B and C treatment systems.

Grade A: Jadeite has not been treated in any chemical way and dyed. Its quality and structure are natural and authentic. So there are usually natural Jade grains on A grade Jadeite.

Grade B: Treatment involves purifying Jadeite with chemical. The results is going to make improvement of transparency and color of the Jadeite.

Grade C: The jadeite has been artificially stained or dyed with organic dyes or inorganic dyes.