Offered by Shenzhen City Polytechnic, the bilingual course Identification and Appraisal of Jadeite is designed to cultivate future professionals with both expertise and a global outlook in jadeite identification and appraisal. Led by a provincial-level distinguished educator, the course features a team of industry experts and veteran instructors who together ensure its authority, comprehensiveness, and practical relevance.
The curriculum integrates theory with hands-on practice and covers three core modules:
Fundamentals of Jadeite – basic knowledge, global origins, and authentication;
Jadeite Quality Evaluation – multi-dimensional assessment covering color, texture, transparency, clarity, and craftsmanship;
Jadeite Commercial Market – current market trends, trading practices, and cultural significance.
Students will have access to a rich collection of actual jadeite specimens, experience identification workflows that blend traditional methods with modern technology, and gain a deep understanding of how time-honored craftsmanship and digital innovation work hand in hand.