Freelance miners scramble down a hill at a mine in Hpakant, in the heart of Myanmar’s jade country, to scavenge for jade stones. Freelance miners scramble down a hill at a mine in Hpakant, in the ...
RUILI, China — A strong LED flashlight is necessary when picking out the perfect piece of jade. That, and a big stack of cash. “He’s asking for ¥10,000, I think I’ll only give him ¥7,000.” The light ...
Hong Kong jade dealers have fallen on hard times, as concerns over a drying-up of jade from Myanmar cause prices to soar. A few years ago, a quality piece of Burmese jade at trade fairs in China cost ...
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