MAN-U IMPORTS' NEWS
Fall 2000
 Web Newsletter
Vol. 4, No. 3

 
Jade Tree and Grapes

Jade and semi-precious stone trees and grape clusters is an age-old art form that bring nature into the home. They have been popular with interior designers for decades.

Although many of the factories that produce jade trees and grape clusters have been closed for many years, Man-U Imports is able to acquire examples of this art from the best factory still in business.

The simple beauty of jade trees and grape clusters is achieved through meticulous workmanship. Only high quality semi-precious stones are used. Each must be carefully hand-carved and polished. Then hundreds of the small pieces are assembled on silk-wrapped flexible wire and mounted in a jade or cloisonné pot. Rose quartz, sodilite, carnelian agate, and white and yellow nephrite jade are typically used to create these realistic pieces. Green nephrite jade is used for leaves.

Jade grape clusters and trees are formed from bowenite jade, are available in individual semi-precious stones The challenge in assembling realistic clusters is carefully matching sizes and colors. 

Jade trees and grape clusters are an excellent choice as a holiday gift. Or perhaps you would like to bring a bit of nature into your own home or office.

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