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Jadeite jade is a stone intimately associated with Burma (Myanmar). But there are deposits in other countries. This article details Russia's jadeite deposits in the Polar Urals and Khakassia.

Myanmar's jadeite mines occupy a privileged place, representing the planet's principal source of fine jadeite jade. This article covers the deposits themselves, along with the cutting, grading and trading of jadeite.

The believe-it-or-not story of Australia's Lenny Cram and his opal mine in a mason jar.

The history of Burma's jade mines, as seen through Western eyes, from the earliest accounts through World War II.

An account of the authors' 1997 visit to Burma's jade mines.

In 1996, several gemologists set off for Burma's remote jade mines, the first visit by foreigners since the early 1960's. This is the story of their epic journey.

The author makes his first pilgrimage to Burma's Mogok Stone Tract.

A brief history of Burmese (Myanmar) sapphires, along with details of some of the major pieces of yore.

A discussion of brilliance, windows and extinction as they relate to the face-up appearance of colored gemstones. Diagrams demonstrate that extinction is largely a function of cut.

Lotus Gemology has been featured alongside many important gems and pieces of jewelry at auction and by jewelers.