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Hetian jade buying guides
- Hetian jade (nephrite) vs. jadeite: what is the difference?
Nephrite and jadeite are two different minerals both called "jade". How to tell Hetian nephrite from jadeite (feicui) – mineral, hardness, lustre, colour and price. - How to tell if Hetian jade is real – and how to check the certificate
How to verify Hetian jade: what a Chinese gemstone certificate should say, how to check it online, and common fakes such as dyed skin, quartzite and glass. - Seed jade vs. mountain jade: what "zi liao" means
What is seed (river pebble) Hetian jade, how it differs from mountain material, what natural skin is, and why seed jade costs more. - Jade bangle size guide: how to measure your hand
How to choose the right inner diameter for a jade bangle: measure your hand, use the size chart, and tips for putting a bangle on. - How to care for Hetian jade
Simple care for nephrite jewellery and carvings: cleaning, wearing, storing and what to avoid. - Chinese jade gift guide: what to give and what it means
Choosing a Hetian jade gift for Lunar New Year, weddings, birthdays and newborns – which motifs mean what and typical budgets. - What is "mutton-fat" white jade?
Mutton-fat (yangzhi) is the trade name for the finest white nephrite. What it means, how to judge whiteness and oiliness, and why it is rare. - What is Hetian jade? A short introduction for international buyers
An introduction to Hetian jade (nephrite): history, colours, seed and mountain material, how it is carved, and how to buy from China.
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Yufu Hetian Jade (御府和田玉) · Shanghai Yufu Crafts Co., Ltd. · founded 2002 by jade carver Fu Xuefei · Showroom: Palm Spring Garden, Lane 3800 Dongda Road, Tangzhen, Pudong, Shanghai (by appointment). Free insured international shipping; import duties paid by the buyer; non-custom pieces returnable within 7 days of delivery (return shipping paid by the buyer). Prices in CNY; USD figures are approximate (1 USD ≈ 6.69 CNY). Updated 2026-11-07.