Here is a piece of stone called the king of stones in China much more valuable than Hetian jade because it is much more rare. It can be confusing because there is a lot of material for sale claiming to be Tienhaugh but in fact is stone different chemically and mined at a different location where supplies are plentiful. This article explains it better than I can, https://www.chinese-jade-art.com/2019/11/shoushan-tianhuang-king-of-stones.html This piece is from the late Quin Dynasty. More information from Mindat, https://www.mindat.org/min-40495.html
I love Shoushan stone, I think I have posted about it a few times. Not jade, but spectacular and very collectible.
You are absolutely correct Shoushan Stone but the important distinction is Tienhaugh Shoushan Stone vs the all imposters.
I see we quoted the same article, the example you linked to is beautiful this piece better quality I think.
No, the beads are old amber, my wife made the necklace. The beads came from the same dealer 20 years ago as the prehistoric Baltic insect Amber rings I posted before. Most important according to my wife is a radish texture to the stone and even color.
Thank you, but credit has to go to Any Jewelry I saw after posting she beat me to it by by a long shot.
She did a great job, it is a perfect combo. I am a sucker for Shoushan stone, it is magic. I believe I posted info a couple of times. I think khl889 did too, but am not sure.
You did I have read a couple at least, I’ll say again you know your stuff no question about that for sure.
Loquat color and radish pattern/texture. The radish texture is a main visual characteristic identifying genuine Tianhuang
