From the Depths

Basic Introduction to Manas NephriteManas nephrite is mined from the depths of Tianshan Mountains in and around Manas County, Northern Xinjiang. It has a long history of exploitation and is one of the earliest types of jade developed and utilized in China, ranking as a mid-range gemstone.The color of Manas nephrite is bright, with a fine texture and good luster, its quality is on par with Kunlun jade and Hetian jade. The Manas jade mine was once owned by the Song Imperial family and later designated for imperial use by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Product FeaturesThe color is spinach green, interspersed with speckled and streaky white spots, and there are also ink spots. Those with gray-green, dark green, or black spots, black points, or jade veins are of slightly inferior quality. Nephrite contains over 90% tremolite, has a fine texture, is translucent, and exhibits an oily luster, classifying it as a mid-range gemstone. Uneven hues with gray and black spots are present, with pure dark green being the best grade. The color is deep and solemn, suitable for carving large landscape ornaments or weighty, rustic vessels. There are many excellent examples of nephrite in the jade collection of…