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The Sacred Red: Southern Red Agate in Tibetan Buddhist Sacred Sites At VirtuCasa, we invite you to explore the profound spiritual connection between Southern Red Agate (Nanhong) and Tibetan Buddhist culture. This fiery-hued gemstone has served as a sacred bridge between earthly and divine realms for centuries across the Himalayan plateau. The Divine Red: Spiritual […]

Learn to spot dyed rutilated quartz with this visual guide comparing natural and treated specimens. Essential for crystal collectors.

Discover a stunning “Thousand-Hand Guanyin” ivory carving—a returned treasure blending sacred art with masterful craftsmanship. Explore its symbolism and grandeur.

Discover China’s Four Great Jade Masterpieces—岱嶽奇觀、含香聚瑞、群芳攬勝、四海騰歡—and explore the artistry of Chinese jade carving, a 7,000-year-old tradition. Learn how master carvers transformed raw jade into national treasures.

Unlock the secrets of Tang Dynasty jewelry for collectors and designers. Learn to identify authentic pieces like Buyao and Jinque Chai hairpins, spot common fakes, and understand ancient techniques.