The Jadeite Odyssey : From Earth to Art
2016
Acquisition of the World's Largest Primary Jadeite Mine
Our family, along with our investment partners, acquired the mining license for the largest primary jadeite mine in the world, located in Kazakhstan. This marked the beginning of our venture into the world of this precious gemstone.
Exploration of Myanmar’s Jade Market
We embarked on an exploration of the Mandalay Jade Market and the Emporium in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on numerous occasions over a three-year period where we connected with local miners, traders and processors to understand the know-how from industry veterans, learning about jadeite valuation metrics and processing technologies.
However, we also learnt about the industry's unsustainable practices—such as unsafe working conditions, unfair wages, and the impact of heroin abuse—this motivated us to adopt an ethical and sustainable approach to jadeite mining and processing. Our research confirmed that the Kazakhstan jadeite is chemically and mineralogically very similar to Burmese jadeite, widely considered to be the highest quality material. This finding was also validated by industry experts through a blind test survey and the renowned Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory.
2017
Initiation of Research & Development
We began an extensive research phase, exploring the properties of jadeite, its market demand, and potential applications. This foundational work guided our future innovations.
2018
First Shipment of Jadeite
The first commercial shipment of rough jadeite was sent from the Kazakhstan mine to China for processing, laying the groundwork for future products. We also initiated product development, creating our first jadeite table in collaboration with a leading luxury processing company in Shuitou, Fujian Province. Our furniture range has been under test work for over 7 years (to current 2024).
2019
Market Exploration in China
Our founders visited key jadeite markets across China, including Pingzhou, Sihui, Nanyang, Ruilli, and Beijing, to gain industry insights and establish critical connections. They then went on to discover the large stone processing hubs of Shuitou and Yunfu that are major hubs for the giant stone blocks which are imported from across the world to produce luxury stone slabs.
Luxury Jadeite Tile Product Development
Building on our success with jadeite tables, we expanded into luxury furniture and tile products. We developed plain and mosaic tiles using our jadeite, meticulously preserving its innate properties. We also cut our first block from a 7-tonne boulder using advanced diamond tipped wire rope cutting technology at one of China's largest stone processing companies. The tiles have been tested for over 5 years for durability in terms of moisture expansion, water absorption, crazing resistance, thermal shock resistance, breaking strength, chemical resistance, surface abrasion, and staining resistance.
2020
Beauty Tools Product Development
We initiated the development of jadeite beauty tools, conducting durability tests to ensure their quality and performance
2021
Research on Beauty Tools Market
We conducted extensive research on beauty tools, collecting samples and data from leading beauty companies. Our jadeite beauty tools, made with authentic, Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certified jadeite, outperformed others in the market, proving more durable in stress tests.
2022
First Batch of Beauty Tools
We produced our first batch of jadeite beauty tools and distributed them to our target market for testing and feedback.
2023
Entry into the Beauty Tools Industry
Recognising the global demand for certified jadeite in beauty tools, we launched a new line
of products, offering a unique and authentic alternative in the global market.
2024
Certification of Jadeite Quality
Our jadeite underwent rigorous testing at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Confirmed as Type A natural jadeite with no indications of dye or impregnation known in the trade as "Fei Cui." Our jadeite has solidified its place as a rare and sought-after gemstone. We are the only brand to offer GIA-certified jadeite beauty tools and other curated items, setting a new standard in the beauty and lifestyle industry.
Global Accessibility
To make our exclusive jadeite collection accessible to a global audience, we launched our online platform, thank jade, bringing our unique offerings to clients worldwide.
