This brings back lots of memories for me. I worked for a jade cutter in Fairbanks, AK back in the 1980s. We worked both BC jade and Alaska jade. I often engraved pictures on the face of slabs that we made into clocks and plaques ets.
Hey brother, thanks for this video. Really great stuff here, nice camera work too. At the 14 minute mark when your reflection is in the glass I was like, "holy shit I've seen this hippie in Prineville and Madas!" I haven't approached you before - honestly I was too preoccupied deciding whether or not you were a member of the rainbow family cruising the shows for some free stones. I'm glad to dispel those concerns. Anyway, if the shows are back on this coming year hope to see you around again, and I'll say hello. I'm mining a jade deposit in the western U.S. and would like to hook up with some fellow jade workers out here. Not many people are aware of west coast jade because of lack of production. The B.C. jade gets all the attention when it comes to jade from this continent, and for good reason. Thanks again for the look at that beautiful material.
Have seen that one in thailand ,also is another in thailand canadian jade ,apparently worlds largest jade Buddha at wat dhammamongkol ,is a chedi training meditation center ,location sukkumvit 101. Monk connected with temple is loung por Wee lee yoong from Vancouver
I had no idea that jade mining was conducted on such a huge scale in BC. It seems far better organized than the mass jade mining operations in Myanmar, tho' Myanmar is predominantly jadeite compared to nephrite in BC.
Is it difficult to get Jade (little pieces) to carve by oneself? To make plain flowers 13 mm diameter for example,,, to do pendants, it is my idea (in Spain)
Hi there, I'm from South Africa and we came across huge boulders of African Jade with the Deepest Greens and not allot of Black spots and such but when it was delivered to us in Johannesburg we notices they were cracked into smaller sections and have now formed smaller flaky cracks all around the rock face, we were very disappointed and have been told by a Chinese friend that its worthless now which i dont think is true at all.
what are you after? gemstones are very subjective in price. jade is normally by kilo or pound, but the amount of weathering can play a role in price. I can go pick a rock for you if youre interested. I have a pretty good eye for it.
I have a White Jade specimen as I was looking for agates in aggregate rock... deep White with red host spots, some of these sport have Quartz within centre of the reddish pink host spots
@@RubbleRockAndGem i have nephrite jade at afghanistan. i can sell it for a reasonable price. i have mine contract, if you are interested, give me reply we can further discuss it.
not true. I used to think the same until i actually saw high grade bc jade. only 0.01% percent of jade from in-situ deposits is high grade. If you're not well connected, you probably haven't had a chance to see why its such a beautiful gemstone. That being said, Medium grade yields beautiful results as well. My cutters make cabs from it all the time. Large ones without any inclusions.
This brings back lots of memories for me. I worked for a jade cutter in Fairbanks, AK back in the 1980s. We worked both BC jade and Alaska jade. I often engraved pictures on the face of slabs that we made into clocks and plaques ets.
that sounds like a unique job :)
I personally love the river jade the most. Because the brownish-orange that is all around the green gives it so much character.
this is the weathering. yes, many people like the patterns, but the stones aren't often workable because of it.
An exellent examples of Jade and charming presenter Аdam!
5:15 That bit at the top right side looks like a forest picture.
Hey brother, thanks for this video. Really great stuff here, nice camera work too. At the 14 minute mark when your reflection is in the glass I was like, "holy shit I've seen this hippie in Prineville and Madas!" I haven't approached you before - honestly I was too preoccupied deciding whether or not you were a member of the rainbow family cruising the shows for some free stones. I'm glad to dispel those concerns. Anyway, if the shows are back on this coming year hope to see you around again, and I'll say hello. I'm mining a jade deposit in the western U.S. and would like to hook up with some fellow jade workers out here. Not many people are aware of west coast jade because of lack of production. The B.C. jade gets all the attention when it comes to jade from this continent, and for good reason. Thanks again for the look at that beautiful material.
yes, you'll see me at tucson, denver and quartzsite every year too. i have two factories overseas and a rock and gem shop in vancouver.
That was a awesome interview Adam,loved seeing all the different variations of B.C jade/nephrite.Jade West is legendary ⛏❤️
Have seen that one in thailand ,also is another in thailand canadian jade ,apparently worlds largest jade Buddha at wat dhammamongkol ,is a chedi training meditation center ,location sukkumvit 101. Monk connected with temple is loung por Wee lee yoong from Vancouver
Most large BC jade goes overseas for creating large ornamental carvings like the one you are talking about.
do you have an online store?
rubblerockandgem.com
I have a piece of bc jade its a pendant. It rly nice has chatoyancy somewhat like mother of pearl when u move it around... score
Cool. Could be bc or russian
What about Cassiar Jade? Please answer.
What about it?
@@RubbleRockAndGemlol. Still waiting for that question😂
where is this store? do they do custom orders?
I had no idea that jade mining was conducted on such a huge scale in BC. It seems far better organized than the mass jade mining operations in Myanmar, tho' Myanmar is predominantly jadeite compared to nephrite in BC.
Where can i buy rough Jade type A ?
Thejadeguys.com
how many bro
Can jade be really dark almost black ? I bought a few crystals the other day & the lady wrote down the names of my crystals. Maybe she made a mistake
Yes, it can be almost black
@@RubbleRockAndGem Thank you !
Is it difficult to get Jade (little pieces) to carve by oneself? To make plain flowers 13 mm diameter for example,,, to do pendants, it is my idea (in Spain)
I can sell to you.
Hi there, I'm from South Africa and we came across huge boulders of African Jade with the Deepest Greens and not allot of Black spots and such but when it was delivered to us in Johannesburg we notices they were cracked into smaller sections and have now formed smaller flaky cracks all around the rock face, we were very disappointed and have been told by a Chinese friend that its worthless now which i dont think is true at all.
Do you have the one you like with swirls in 18" tiles?
I can turn it into 18" tiles.
Very beautiful
What kind of price range would I expect to pay for one kg. Of an A grade specimen at a gem show.Thank you.
I can give 120$ per kg but the jade is from Afghanistan.
Thanks Adam and JADE WEST MATT
Do you sell these jades and price range?
Yes. $40 usd/kg up to $300/kg depending on quantity and grade
@@RubbleRockAndGem do you have email I can write to you?
@@RubbleRockAndGem I do want to buy a piece from you , best quality
rubblerockandgem@gmail.com
Itd be so fun to grab a b boulder for a good price and hand work it and polish it up nicely
I love jade it not know so much of Canada jade. Can I buy from you. Whole sale.
yes, I can provide boxes to containers worth of quantity. Just send us a message of your requirements and we can get the dialogue going.
Most charming, handsome, well spoken and un je ne sais quoi that would last forever. Oh my my! Who this man?
You good, bro?
Good vid- instant Hit!
Can he list prices?
what are you after? gemstones are very subjective in price. jade is normally by kilo or pound, but the amount of weathering can play a role in price. I can go pick a rock for you if youre interested. I have a pretty good eye for it.
with me is the nepride stone sir
I have a White Jade specimen as I was looking for agates in aggregate rock... deep White with red host spots, some of these sport have Quartz within centre of the reddish pink host spots
You don't have white jade.
You have quartzite
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I like jade bangle
we have those for sale :)
@@RubbleRockAndGem i have nephrite jade at afghanistan. i can sell it for a reasonable price. i have mine contract, if you are interested, give me reply we can further discuss it.
these are of very good quality and we can discuss it further.
@@afghannephrite7982 Thanks, will consider. :)
bc Jade comes in boulders, so they are very good for making statue and big carvings . But for gems and jewelry, way too much impurities.
not true. I used to think the same until i actually saw high grade bc jade. only 0.01% percent of jade from in-situ deposits is high grade. If you're not well connected, you probably haven't had a chance to see why its such a beautiful gemstone. That being said, Medium grade yields beautiful results as well. My cutters make cabs from it all the time. Large ones without any inclusions.
@@RubbleRockAndGem I’ve never saw any of those high grade jade, if you have the connection, I will be interested to purchase some.
I don't believe it
What don't you believe?
Indonesia, aceh, jade become mosque,
Grange jade..serpentine.. lol
grange?
It seems like fishing in a fish tank. Wow, there's a lot of Jade here
We have lots of jade, but its very hard to access and mine very deep in the mountains of northern BC.