Workers polishing jade at the Casa del Jade (Jade House) Factory and Museum, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Jade Chinese dragon on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Jade cranes and pine trees scene on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Lavender jade dolphins ornament on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Lavender jade ornament on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Jade craftsman at work in the Beijing Dragon Land factory in Beijing, China

Spring Outting made of lavender jade on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Jade craftsman at work in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Lavender jade Goddess of Mercy figurine on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Jade ornatments for sale in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, China

Jade craftsman at work in the Beijing Dragon Land factory in Beijing, China

An artisan in a jade factory works on a jade figurine whlie smoking a cigarette. Beijing, China.

An artisan in a jade factory carves a jade figurine. Beijing, China.