The stories behind the world's most expensive jewelry pieces — where they are now and the fascinating history they hold.

What is Japan’s national stone? Jade. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. In fact, you probably didn’t know such a thing even ...

Jadeite jade beads in a velvety lavender colour meet jewellery motifs in gold and rubies in the Lanternes Mystérieuses transformable necklace, which can be worn long or short, thanks to oval ...

As the stone is prone to cracking, it’s usually carved into beads or cabochons to avoid breaking ... The Olmecs, Maya and Aztecs of meso-America valued jadeite more than gold and carved ceremonial ...

A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys the grandeur of the spot that has captivated ancient Chinese emperors and literati of the past and today.

This year was a tough one at auction for many high-value jewelry lots, as the luxury market took a downturn and many consignors pulled top items prior to the sale, worried prices achieved would not ...