of Anthropology, NMNH In 1902, an Indigenous man plowing a field near the Tuxtla Mountains in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, unearthed a green stone the size of a large mango—a piece of jadeite ...

The beauty of the green stone (Jadeite) meant that it was highly valued as a trade object. It was found in Jersey about 1,000 miles from where it was made. Although stone axes were produced ...

Martha Stewart and her daughter Alexis have been collecting jadeite, a hard mineral known for its vibrant green and cloudy appearance, for nearly 25 years. It became increasingly popular in the 19 ...

With a ticket, guests had access to a slew of items in Stewart's collection. From wooden wagons to jadeite dining sets to decorative bird cages and everything in between, ticket holders were able ...