Humanity’s relationship with jade began in the Neolithic era, with artifacts unearthed across China, Japan, Europe, and the Americas. Jade — including both nephrite and jadeite — has existed on Earth for hundreds of millions of years, forged under immense geological forces deep within ancient mountain belts and subduction zones, most believed to be between 141 to 570 million years old, with jadeite deposits typically somewhat younger.
Long before silk and spices dominated ancient trade, the Jade Road connected civilizations across continents.
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Long before silk and spices dominated ancient trade, the Jade Road connected civilizations across continents. Central Asia stood at the heart of this early exchange, where nomadic cultures traded jade artifacts across the steppes, bridging East and West and laying the foundation for the Silk Road centuries later.
More than a trade route, the Jadeite Road was a spiritual lifeline, channeling sacred stone from places like Kazakhstan’s ancient peaks into the heart of Chinese civilization. Revered as the "Stone of Heaven," jadeite symbolized divine power and earthly virtue. Confucius hailed it as the embodiment of wisdom, righteousness, and compassion. From royal tombs to imperial rituals — a bridge between heaven and earth..
Jadeite is not just a gemstone —
it’s a geological marvel and one
of the rarest, toughest, and
most treasured stones on Earth. Unlike the many stones labeled "jade," only two are true
jade: nephrite and jadeite. But jadeite stands apart — a dense, sodium-aluminum silicate
formed deep within the Earth
under extreme pressure.
Some jadeite artifacts found in
early Chinese tombs of the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties
(1600–771 BCE) show isotopic compositions inconsistent with later Burmese sources, leading scholars to speculate about alternative, earlier jadeite routes possibly extending from Kazakhstan and the Central Asian highlands into early Chinese civilizations.
Historical Chinese texts refer to a distant and mysterious source of “xuán yù” (玄玉 – “dark jade”) — likely jadeite — that was said to come from the northwest.
Today, a new chapter in jade’s legendary story is being written in Kazakhstan. Hidden beneath the mountains of Central Asia, lies the world’s greatest treasures: Kazakh jadeite. Renowned for its vivid colors, exceptional clarity, and remarkable density, Kazakh jadeite stands among the finest ever discovered.
At the historic Itmurundy Mine, Regal Jade Inc. holds exclusive rights to over 220,000 tonnes of verified Type A jadeite reserves, with projections exceeding 650,000 tonnes.
This extraordinary deposit cements Kazakhstan’s place as a premier source of the world’s highest-quality jadeite, offering a rare and prestigious alternative to the traditional Burmese jadeite.
We’re taking jadeite beyond traditional jewelry into . Imagine jadeite panels, furniture, lighting, even yacht and automotive features — each a certified, one-of-a-kind piece of natural art. With the world’s largest known deposit and advanced tracking of every piece, we offer more than beauty — we offer provenance, purpose, and timeless value. The world is ready for jadeite.
And Regal Jade is leading the way.
We’re taking jadeite beyond traditional jewelry into architecture, interiors, and modern design. Imagine jadeite panels, furniture, lighting, even yacht and automotive features — each a certified, one-of-a-kind piece of natural art. With the world’s largest known deposit and advanced tracking of every piece, we offer more than beauty — we offer provenance, purpose, and timeless value. The world is ready for jadeite. And Regal Jade is leading the way.