Genuine jade is carving a niche among collectors

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: July 30, 1989| Author: Anne Gilbert | Copyright information

It looks like jade, feels like jade and is priced like jade. The problem is, that carving or necklace can be anything from a synthetic to soapstone or adventurine. Even worse for the average collector, that ancient jade carving may be brand new. The growing interest in jade objects, on the decline since the 1950s, is causing new problems for collectors.

"The supply can't meet current demands," said Mary Lou Klar, vice president and director of jade jewelry at Gump's store in San Fr...

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