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"Jade is very important to the Chinese and represents long life, good health, and beauty. Do your homework if you want a serious piece—for example, the best jade is translucent and green; the stuff to avoid is opaque with brown or gray bits. Hundreds of stalls sell jade pendants, bangles, earrings, and good-luck charms based on the year you were born and the animals of the Chinese zodiac. You’ll find loose stones plus pearls and semiprecious jewelry of all styles. Pick up something you like, but unless you’re an expert, think twice about buying an expensive piece of jade here, as there could definitely be fakes in the mix."

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"Chinese people consider jade an auspicious stone that brings both good luck and good health. The Jade Market is the primary place to buy it: There are no more than a couple dozen stalls, but it's filled to the rafters with everything from souvenir ornaments to meticulously handcarved pendants and beads. If you'd rather buy a piece of set jewelry, head south from the Market, to the jade jewelers of Canton Road, a.k.a. "Jade Street." - Janice Leung Hayes

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Banu A

Google

You can find anything made of jade. If you look well, there are good items. But they start harassing you the moment you walk in. I don’t like to be touched. They keep talking and not leaving you alone. If I was left alone, I would’ve gotten some more stuff, but you wanna leave straightaway because of the attitude. I got couple of earrings. They started with $60-70. I paid $50. It’s still too much for what it’s for any you can probably haggle more, but I was hungry and wanted leave asap lol Most of them ask for ridiculous prices. One of them wanted £7000 for a stone: no certificate, a lot of scratches. They’re definitely taking the piss. You can definitely get better quality and style in shopping centres for the same value. It was a different experience, but not worth the effort. I felt completely exhausted from trying to escape from people when I left.

Natinho Lima

Google

Interesting to see so make items hand carved in jade. Lots of stalls jammed together in this covered old market. Some is the girls try really hard to sell, but take it as cultural, rather than annoying. Some sellers are really fun to talk to. My bracelet started from $350, I bought it for $60 and still think I did pay too much. It is really the price you are prepared to pay for any item and how much you like the item. I would suggest to look into items on shops to get any idea of prices then come here and enjoy browsing their selection. Worth a visit in any case.

Diana Taylor

Google

I visited the Jade Market a bit apprehensively based the reviews of the pushiness and aggressiveness of the sellers. It was a bit like that, however if you remain confident and assertive, it shouldn’t be a problem. I was happy to meet Sandra, who was incredibly sweet to me and stopped to chat for a number of minutes even though she had other customers. I ended up purchasing a bracelet and a couple figurines from her. She had a great selection and good prices! Overall, I’d recommend.

Juan Carlos Rivera

Google

Was a sweet surprise. I was happy I met Sandra, stall 152, she was very helpful and sweet personality, not pushy at all and will give you good prices! You'll feel overwhelmed by many people there but it is a market after all 😊! It's also close to a lovely temple which is a plus! -JC

Julian Bosko

Google

5 stars for Sandra Pearls in stall 152. She has great quality, takes her time, and is very honest. Do not bother going to other vendors as they will try to scam you.

David Orgill

Google

Sandra is the best. No nonsense. No hard selling. Extremely honest. Shop her stall with no regrets. She is a few stalls down from the northern entrance. Save yourself the haggling and harassment of the other vendors.

Dante Comet

Google

I wouldn't suggest this place. Vendors are incredibly aggressive, literally grabbing you and even after you try to walk away, walk after you and call after you. (Yes, even if you're strict with them.) I was way overcharged for two bracelets and felt gross about it before I even handed over the money but it was for my grandma.

Scherny64 (Scherny64)

Google

Vendors are quite pushy, some will say they arent but they are. Major turn off form the way they approach you and the price they give is never an honest one, only until you walk away they start throwing you much lower prices. Why not be honest in the first place? If they cant be honest with prices what makes you think they are honest sellers? The jades are probably fake. Was looking at a tiger eye bracelet. 1 vendor said 250khd then when walking away asking me how much i would pay, then lowered to 150 then to 50! Like wow! They are really trying to beat tourist in the head from the start! They ruin their own reputation from being pushy and dishonest…. If you want real jade go to a real jade seller like the ones in the jewelry store. If you want souvenirs sure come here but make sure you dont buy the price they offer you initially!

Banu A

Google

You can find anything made of jade. If you look well, there are good items. But they start harassing you the moment you walk in. I don’t like to be touched. They keep talking and not leaving you alone. If I was left alone, I would’ve gotten some more stuff, but you wanna leave straightaway because of the attitude. I got couple of earrings. They started with $60-70. I paid $50. It’s still too much for what it’s for any you can probably haggle more, but I was hungry and wanted leave asap lol Most of them ask for ridiculous prices. One of them wanted £7000 for a stone: no certificate, a lot of scratches. They’re definitely taking the piss. You can definitely get better quality and style in shopping centres for the same value. It was a different experience, but not worth the effort. I felt completely exhausted from trying to escape from people when I left.

Natinho Lima

Google

Interesting to see so make items hand carved in jade. Lots of stalls jammed together in this covered old market. Some is the girls try really hard to sell, but take it as cultural, rather than annoying. Some sellers are really fun to talk to. My bracelet started from $350, I bought it for $60 and still think I did pay too much. It is really the price you are prepared to pay for any item and how much you like the item. I would suggest to look into items on shops to get any idea of prices then come here and enjoy browsing their selection. Worth a visit in any case.

Diana Taylor

Google

I visited the Jade Market a bit apprehensively based the reviews of the pushiness and aggressiveness of the sellers. It was a bit like that, however if you remain confident and assertive, it shouldn’t be a problem. I was happy to meet Sandra, who was incredibly sweet to me and stopped to chat for a number of minutes even though she had other customers. I ended up purchasing a bracelet and a couple figurines from her. She had a great selection and good prices! Overall, I’d recommend.

Juan Carlos Rivera

Google

Was a sweet surprise. I was happy I met Sandra, stall 152, she was very helpful and sweet personality, not pushy at all and will give you good prices! You'll feel overwhelmed by many people there but it is a market after all 😊! It's also close to a lovely temple which is a plus! -JC

Julian Bosko

Google

5 stars for Sandra Pearls in stall 152. She has great quality, takes her time, and is very honest. Do not bother going to other vendors as they will try to scam you.

David Orgill

Google

Sandra is the best. No nonsense. No hard selling. Extremely honest. Shop her stall with no regrets. She is a few stalls down from the northern entrance. Save yourself the haggling and harassment of the other vendors.

Dante Comet

Google

I wouldn't suggest this place. Vendors are incredibly aggressive, literally grabbing you and even after you try to walk away, walk after you and call after you. (Yes, even if you're strict with them.) I was way overcharged for two bracelets and felt gross about it before I even handed over the money but it was for my grandma.

Scherny64 (Scherny64)

Google

Vendors are quite pushy, some will say they arent but they are. Major turn off form the way they approach you and the price they give is never an honest one, only until you walk away they start throwing you much lower prices. Why not be honest in the first place? If they cant be honest with prices what makes you think they are honest sellers? The jades are probably fake. Was looking at a tiger eye bracelet. 1 vendor said 250khd then when walking away asking me how much i would pay, then lowered to 150 then to 50! Like wow! They are really trying to beat tourist in the head from the start! They ruin their own reputation from being pushy and dishonest…. If you want real jade go to a real jade seller like the ones in the jewelry store. If you want souvenirs sure come here but make sure you dont buy the price they offer you initially!

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