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Jade as a Modern Wedding Anniversary Gift

We know sometimes it's hard to give your sweetheart a nice, thoughtful wedding anniversary gift. Where can one find the right gift that represents your everlasting love? Something that can withstand the test of time. Something that is one-of-a-kind. There are different items that signify anniversaries, from paper to silk, copper to gold, crystal to emerald... And our fine jewelry would fit into the picture for 3 different anniversaries...

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Heritage and Craft | Pop-up Showroom

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of hosting a private showroom to display our current jade jewelry pieces to our VIPs, friends, and family. The event was a collaboration with French handbag and leathergoods brand Just Campagne, which, like us, is a family-run business. The event had a massive turnout, and we were happy to see the interest in TRACE and in our collaborators, Just Campagne! Keep reading for more about our event, and for a little gift as our appreciation to our fans...

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How to take care of your jewelry

Of course we would love it if you wore your TRACE jewelry all the time, yet with regular use, your pieces are bound to get a bit dirty. So how should you keep your precious jewelry looking clean and new? Our collections are made with jadeite stones set in 14k or 18k gold, and it's important that you follow this guide to properly store and maintain your jewelry.

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What is jade? Jadeite vs. Nephrite

When thinking about the jade stone, the general image that comes into people's minds is likely a bright green stone that appears in carved form, such as a jade bangle, a jade Buddha, or an almond-shaped pendant. But what is jade the gemstone, how do experts determine its value, and does it come in different colors? We're here to answer some of your burning questions in a series of "Jade, Explained" articles. Jadeite vs. Nephrite In gemstones, there are actually two types of materials that are classified as jade: jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite, known as "hard jade" in Chinese, is harder than nephrite, and is considered the more valuable gemstone compared to nephrite. The value of jadeite is mainly determined by its color, level of...

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