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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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The best ways to celebrate Moon Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar. This is the date that should have the fullest moon of the entire year, and the moon's roundedness signifies the importance of reunion with everyone's community. This year in 2016, the festival falls on the 15th of September on the Western Calendar.  We have some suggestions on how to celebrate this beautiful festival. It's a time for thanksgiving and gathering with our loved ones, and we hope you will be able to enjoy this holiday to the fullest...

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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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New Jewelry Collection: Half Moon

Have you ever wished you could visit the moon? It has been the subject of worship and adoration for centuries, with stories of romance associated with the mysterious rock. We can't quite fly our customers out there, but we'll do the next best thing, by bringing it down to earth. Our new Half Moon jade jewelry collection focuses on the beauty of the moon, and lets you express a feminine side through its ethereal shape and color.

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