History of Jade in China: Emperor Qianlong’s War (Pt 1/3)

Romance, death, and scandal. The history of jade is a love story that continues today. Watch this video to learn about ancient reverence for jade and the Emperor who descended into madness trying to find it.

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[JewelsoftheTrade]

Thank you for watching our History of Jade video series! What do you think of Emperor Qianlong?

[ohkaygoplay]

I could be something darker. When someone can't recover from intense grief at losing someone they love, they can drown mentally and emotionally into unhealthy obsessions. It seems like his already high love for jade skyrocketed after his wife died. He switched finding love and joy in her to his love for jade, because he needed to. He could have felt lost, and jade became his anchor - as she may have been. Maybe he wanted to put his heart into the stone he thought to be alive via his poetry. He could have all the jade, but he could never have her. All that jade - and even the elusive jadeite - would never be enough to heal him. From what I heard in your telling of this tale, he threw away thousands of lives - thousands of souls with their own hearts and loves - over a pretty rock.

[thepearlatelier]

Great Video ! and may i say your jade pendant is incredible. I also love the carved jade ring and earrings that you showcased from Mason Kay, they are truly beautiful! 🤩

[Cascadiamichael]

So the old jade they found in tombs dating back almost 8000 years, would have been high quality nephrite. I love it.

[noemiecabizon]

Can u help me identy if My artifact is a jade? Or what kind of jade it is.. A nephrite or a jadeite? I Just found it after My deep excavation .. 10 feet below the ground.. According to My research it is a kind of 'ling ling o' IM from Batanes Philippines..

[aubreyravenl]

Well... thats one way to cope with grief.

[AlexDaniels-ChenDynastyJade]

Where is part 3 of the video I can’t find it

[salmaanAlee]

You also look like a Chinese empress 💕