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What Is Jadeite? Understanding Vietnam’s Most Prized Gemstone

There is a reason jade has always felt different from other gemstones. It does not sparkle like a diamond, nor does it ask for attention with a brilliant flash of color. Jade has a quieter beauty — one that reveals itself slowly, through color, texture and the way light seems to rest beneath its surface. In Vietnam, that quiet beauty has become part of everyday life. Jadeite bangles are worn for decades, jade pendants are passed from mother to daughter, and jade jewelry is often chosen to mark moments that matter. Yet there is a small paradox behind this familiar stone: Vietnam does not mine jadeite. Almost all gem-quality jadeite comes from northern Myanmar, yet jadeite has become one of the most valued and...