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A sweeping history of trade in jade between Burma, China, India, and the West. Provides comprehensive information on Burma's jade mines, miners, mining companies, and production and sales statistics from the earliest centuries to the twenty-first.Traces the longstanding infatuation with Burma's Imperial jade in Chinese culture and that country's resulting trade links with Burma. Discusses the historical trade in jade between China and India-where China's white Nephrite jade was carved into exquisite objects inlaid with gems and became known as Mutton-fat jade. Touches on contemporary political and economic conditions in Burma as they have affected jade production and sales

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An ethnic Indian, born in Burma, the author studied gemology in the US and gained a GG degree from the Gemological Institute of America. For years he traveled from the US to Burma dealing in precious stones and jade. After US sanctions were placed on Burma, the author turned his attention to sharing his knowledge, gleaned over a lifetime of travel and business in Burma and India.

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