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		<title>Classic Jade Themes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and RuYi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[auspicious cloud]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auspicious Jade Themes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buddhist Jade Themes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Dragon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fortune]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade pattern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jade theme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LingZhi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Long live and happiness Jade Themes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[longevity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prosperous Family Jade Themes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[three gods of luck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thriving Career Jade Themes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The culture of jade is a very significant and indispensable component of Chinese culture. The early records of jade in China can be dated back to the Stone Age.  Therefore the Theme system of jade is incredibly rich in China. Below is a brief view of some typical Theme genres in jade jewelries and carvings.]]></description>
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		<title>Caring For Your Jade For Dummies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caring for jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade craft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade polishing techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the luster of jade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Due to different jade polishing techniques, the luster of jade art craft will last differently.  Poorly made ones will lose their luster after 1-2 years or sooner.

In terms of maintenance, you should dust your jade art craft with a duster often. Then wipe the jade with sheepskin. If the ambient humidity is quite low, then wipe the jade with a soft wet cloth to increase the surface moisture...]]></description>
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		<title>Identifying Fake Jade A B C</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/identifying-fake-jade-a-b-c/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fake jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[faux jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Identifying Jade knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[value of jade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the cherished value of jade and advanced modern technology, the techniques of faux or fake jade are becoming more and more mature. This article will give you a brief picture of the faux jade family and some practical methods to identify them and thus give you a method of identifying real jade.]]></description>
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		<title>What is Jade?</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/what-is-jade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calamine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade art craftsagate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade stone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quartz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Serpentine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turquoise]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to modern mineralogy, the term jade applies to two different rocks, Nephrite and Jadeite. However, jade stone definitely has broader meaning.

Jade has many different interpretations due to different eras and different disciplines. The ancient definition of jade is very vague and broad. In China, jade in ancient literature was defined as “the elites in all the stones can be called as Jade” (“Shuo Wen”-Xu Shen Donghan Dynasty).]]></description>
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		<title>Capitalize the Economic Downtime&#8211; Finding That Perfect Piece of Jade</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/capitalize-the-economic-downtime-finding-that-perfect-piece-of-jade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[on-line auction sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[on-line stores]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perfect piece of jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shopping on-line for jade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In such a economic downtime, we probably worry about the next month paycheck rather than a piece of jewelry. However, if you have extra disposable cash, to invest in valuable jade is probably a good investment. It’s a great time to bargain with the jeweler if you can let him/her smell the money.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Unlock the Secrete Meanings of Gemstones</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emeralds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jadeite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meaning of gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nephrite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pearls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rubies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sapphires]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Though they are sparkly, pretty and intriguing, gemstones from the dawn of time have served as talismans of good health fortune and prosperity. Used to ward off negativity in some form, each has their own properties and meanings.]]></description>
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		<title>Gemstone Identification: MOHS SCALE OF MINERAL HARDNESS</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/gemstone-identification-mohs-scale-of-mineral-hardness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gemstone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gemstones hardness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohs scale of mineral hardness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[...
The scale goes from 1 to 10. Diamond is at the top of the scale, with a rating of 10, Talc is the softest, with a rating of 1. You can use minerals of known hardness to determine the relative hardness of any other mineral.

 A mineral of a given hardness will scratch a mineral of a lower number. For example one of your fingernail(2) can scratch a talc(1) specimen or with a broken glass(5)
...]]></description>
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		<title>Few Tips of Chinese Antique Jade Collecting</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/few-tips-of-chinese-antique-jade-collecting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese antique jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fabricated Ancient Jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade pattern]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are an antique jade collector especially for Chinese jade, then there are few tips you must know: ]]></description>
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		<title>What is Ancient Jade</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/what-is-ancient-jade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ancient jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antique jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gu Yu]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in Chinese jade collecting, there is a very import definition to know that is “Ancient Jade (GuYu)”. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to identify the broken and repaired jade</title>
		<link>http://www.mingjade.com/jade-knowledge/how-to-identify-the-broken-and-repaired-jade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lily</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jade Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[broken and repaired jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buy an valuable and expensive jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold inlaid jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jade repair techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[refilled jade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[second-handed carving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[valuable jade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ “Intactness” is a very important required virtue of a valuable jade piece. If a jade piece is broken, even to a tiniest extend, the value shall drop drastically. Unfortunately, thanks to the advanced repair technique its becoming more and more difficult for a collector to identify a broken piece. ]]></description>
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