Comments on: How to Find jade at Jade Cove http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/ Fine Jade Jewelry and Jade Stone Art Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:54:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Xinxi http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 Xinxi Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:01:07 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-2179 Where to buy and sell after you have Jade? Where to buy and sell after you have Jade?

]]> By: admin http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-978 admin Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:02:09 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-978 Eagle Eye, Your comment has some valid points, many which have been addressed in this article. Jade Hunting can be dangerous depending on the tide and the specific cove. That being said, the ocean IS dangerous and one should take care to never stop watching it while on the beach (any beach for that matter). I have been hesitant to respond to many of the comments about this website, both here online and also around the Big Sur area. Yet there are a few points which I feel I need to address. Firstly, this site is not the only one online which gives information about the coves and how to find jade. A quick search on Google for "Jade Cove" or "Big Sur Jade" brings up a large collection of articles from many sites. Also, any experienced jade hunter can see that some of the information given here is purposefully MISLEADING (okay, I said it). When I first started looking for jade in the coves about 5 years ago no one gives out the secrets of the coves, you have to discover these for yourself. The information I gave here is what any new hunter can get from a few quick questions in the area. I have not given away the locations to the popular local coves which will remain unnamed. Instead I let people know about the popular tourist spots such as Jade Cove proper, Willow and Sand Dollar. So, I have this to say. Instead of targeting our website why not target the true criminals of the coves? We all know of the people who illegally extract jade causing erosion of our precious area. Teach the rules and regulations, give some helpful hints to the tourists of the area and <b>make people more aware of our amazing, high quality nephrite jade.</b> Eagle Eye,

Your comment has some valid points, many which have been addressed in this article. Jade Hunting can be dangerous depending on the tide and the specific cove. That being said, the ocean IS dangerous and one should take care to never stop watching it while on the beach (any beach for that matter).

I have been hesitant to respond to many of the comments about this website, both here online and also around the Big Sur area. Yet there are a few points which I feel I need to address.

Firstly, this site is not the only one online which gives information about the coves and how to find jade. A quick search on Google for “Jade Cove” or “Big Sur Jade” brings up a large collection of articles from many sites.

Also, any experienced jade hunter can see that some of the information given here is purposefully MISLEADING (okay, I said it). When I first started looking for jade in the coves about 5 years ago no one gives out the secrets of the coves, you have to discover these for yourself. The information I gave here is what any new hunter can get from a few quick questions in the area.

I have not given away the locations to the popular local coves which will remain unnamed. Instead I let people know about the popular tourist spots such as Jade Cove proper, Willow and Sand Dollar.

So, I have this to say. Instead of targeting our website why not target the true criminals of the coves? We all know of the people who illegally extract jade causing erosion of our precious area.

Teach the rules and regulations, give some helpful hints to the tourists of the area and make people more aware of our amazing, high quality nephrite jade.

]]> By: ryan http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-917 ryan Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:57:29 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-917 Jade hunting can be dangerous, but it is up to the individual to determine how difficult navigating the cliffs trails down to the rocky beaches and the conditions of the surf will be. I hope everyone takes caution! The "How to find Big Sur Jade page" has been updated to better explain the danger that jade hunting can present. This website does not exploit big sur jade. We are a grass roots, locally operated website and workshop. Our jades are collected personally or by other jade hunters in the area. Many websites also give directions and information for the Jade Coves. Information is helpful, not exploitive. Jade hunting can be dangerous, but it is up to the individual to determine how difficult navigating the cliffs trails down to the rocky beaches and the conditions of the surf will be. I hope everyone takes caution! The “How to find Big Sur Jade page” has been updated to better explain the danger that jade hunting can present. This website does not exploit big sur jade. We are a grass roots, locally operated website and workshop. Our jades are collected personally or by other jade hunters in the area. Many websites also give directions and information for the Jade Coves. Information is helpful, not exploitive.

]]> By: ryan http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-527 ryan Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:40:45 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-527 Great to hear Thomas! The jade Cove and Sand Dollar beach areas are spectacular to visit and even better when you make a jade discovery. There has been a fresh storm and I bet those trails were wet and slippery; I always wear hiking boots or sandals with heavy tread on the bottom so I can access the many coves where jade can be found. Happy Jade hunting! Ryan Great to hear Thomas!
The jade Cove and Sand Dollar beach areas are spectacular to visit and even better when you make a jade discovery. There has been a fresh storm and I bet those trails were wet and slippery; I always wear hiking boots or sandals with heavy tread on the bottom so I can access the many coves where jade can be found.
Happy Jade hunting!
Ryan

]]> By: Thomas http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-526 Thomas Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:19:14 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-526 Went to Jade cove on Sunday Nov. 7, 10. I found a nice piece of forest green jade, about the size of a quarter and 3/8" thick. The climb down from the bluff to the beach was very difficult, I recommend only advanced climbers. I don't know if you can go around the point from Sandollar beach. I found a nice piece of jade there, bigger, about 2" long by 1 3/4" wide and 1/2" thick. also dark green. Went to Jade cove on Sunday Nov. 7, 10. I found a nice piece of forest green jade, about the size of a quarter and 3/8″ thick. The climb down from the bluff to the beach was very difficult, I recommend only advanced climbers. I don’t know if you can go around the point from Sandollar beach. I found a nice piece of jade there, bigger, about 2″ long by 1 3/4″ wide and 1/2″ thick. also dark green.

]]> By: EAGLE EYE http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-523 EAGLE EYE Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:01:01 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-523 sorry but i can't believe someone who loves jade would exploit it so much.i have jade hunted all my life and learning on my own.my buddy and i almost died last winter watching waves and everything,and we are pro.we personally dive and beach combing in winter is waaay to dangerous,rogue waves come when least expected.THE WAVES WILL SWEEP YOU OUT WITHOUT WARNING. when some unsuspecting family sees this site and wants to go in winter and something happens the county will shut it down all together.that's not fair to veteran jade hunters.again sorry for putting your site down but these are the facts.it's not a family outing in winter.for example i had my backpack hanging on the cliff and lucky enough i got away but my backpack shot strait out to sea two days after a storm.you just don't know.PLEASE BE CAREFUL NEAR,DURING,OR AFTER WINTER!summer time is safe for people or families not familiar with the jade experience.BE SAFE. P.S. JADE HUNTING BIG SUR IS NO GAME!IT'S GAME OVER. sorry but i can’t believe someone who loves jade would exploit it so much.i have jade hunted all my life and learning on my own.my buddy and i almost died last winter watching waves and everything,and we are pro.we personally dive and beach combing in winter is waaay to dangerous,rogue waves come when least expected.THE WAVES WILL SWEEP YOU OUT WITHOUT WARNING. when some unsuspecting family sees this site and wants to go in winter and something happens the county will shut it down all together.that’s not fair to veteran jade hunters.again sorry for putting your site down but these are the facts.it’s not a family outing in winter.for example i had my backpack hanging on the cliff and lucky enough i got away but my backpack shot strait out to sea two days after a storm.you just don’t know.PLEASE BE CAREFUL NEAR,DURING,OR AFTER WINTER!summer time is safe for people or families not familiar with the jade experience.BE SAFE.

P.S. JADE HUNTING BIG SUR IS NO GAME!IT’S GAME OVER.

]]> By: Roger http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Roger Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:32:27 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-512 Wonderful page! We plan on going to Jade Cove next Ausgust 2011 as my step-son is going to get married at Ragged Point then. How steep is the climb going down & up? We are both in our 60's. I love Jade and am always looking for it in the river beds here in Washington state. Wonderful page! We plan on going to Jade Cove next Ausgust 2011 as my step-son is going to get married at Ragged Point then.

How steep is the climb going down & up? We are both in our 60′s.

I love Jade and am always looking for it in the river beds here in Washington state.

]]> By: admin http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-509 admin Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:53:27 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-509 Jamie, It sounds like you have a fun and interesting time. You definitely need to bring hiking boots to scale some of the hills down to the coves. I also always bring an extra change of clothes, I almost ALWAYS get soaked by the end of a trip. AT&T gets no reception, but you would be surprised to know that Sprint phones actually do! It always amazes me when Ryan gets out to the coves and is texting when I have 0 reception. It is good to note that people should realize that Jade Cove is truly in the middle of nowhere and you should always be prepared for a worse case scenario. Though, with that being said, across the street is a campground and they do have a private telephone. If there is an emergency head there first. Jamie,

It sounds like you have a fun and interesting time. You definitely need to bring hiking boots to scale some of the hills down to the coves. I also always bring an extra change of clothes, I almost ALWAYS get soaked by the end of a trip.

AT&T gets no reception, but you would be surprised to know that Sprint phones actually do! It always amazes me when Ryan gets out to the coves and is texting when I have 0 reception.

It is good to note that people should realize that Jade Cove is truly in the middle of nowhere and you should always be prepared for a worse case scenario. Though, with that being said, across the street is a campground and they do have a private telephone. If there is an emergency head there first.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Jamie Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:32:50 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-492 Jade cove is truly a beautiful place. Some things to note from someone that was there last weekend. 1. You need hiking boots. I wore tennis shoes and I ended up sliding about 50 feet down the side of the mountain side toward the ocean before a bush stopped my fall. I believe hiking boots will provide much better traction on the rocks and silt. 2. Take a first aid kit just in case. We have AT&T and had no cell service. If you have an accident or need a bandage it is a few miles to Gorda Springs and even further to civilization. 3. Take water. Again you are not near civilization and if the sun comes out it can be warm on the walk down and up. The hunt for jade is exciting, but we let that excitement hinder our judgment and it cost me getting banged up and ruining the rest of our vacation in California. One cannot be to careful. Even if it is something as exciting as rock hounding. Good luck and happy hunting!! Jade cove is truly a beautiful place.

Some things to note from someone that was there last weekend.

1. You need hiking boots. I wore tennis shoes and I ended up sliding about 50 feet down the side of the mountain side toward the ocean before a bush stopped my fall. I believe hiking boots will provide much better traction on the rocks and silt.

2. Take a first aid kit just in case. We have AT&T and had no cell service. If you have an accident or need a bandage it is a few miles to Gorda Springs and even further to civilization.

3. Take water. Again you are not near civilization and if the sun comes out it can be warm on the walk down and up.

The hunt for jade is exciting, but we let that excitement hinder our judgment and it cost me getting banged up and ruining the rest of our vacation in California. One cannot be to careful. Even if it is something as exciting as rock hounding.

Good luck and happy hunting!!

]]> By: admin http://www.jadehunt.com/types-of-jade/how-to-find-big-sur-jade-at-jade-cove/comment-page-1/#comment-449 admin Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:55:07 +0000 http://www.jadehunt.com/?p=116#comment-449 Hi Frank, The prices of pieces of jade really depend on their quality. The color, intensity of that color, translucency, depth and if there are any flaws in the piece really affect its price. A buyer would look at your pieces and decide if they are a cutting piece or a carving piece. Many times it is a gamble to cut into a piece of jade since there is a high chance of cracks throughout it, which makes most of it unusable. In the next few months I will be adding a forum to this site. You could add pictures of the pieces there to get some comments on it but the only real way to determine how much a piece is worth is by looking at it in person. Pieces really range in price. I have seen 20 pounders going for virtually nothing to thousands of dollars polished up. Bubble jade is a little rarer and its prices also vary. Hi Frank,

The prices of pieces of jade really depend on their quality. The color, intensity of that color, translucency, depth and if there are any flaws in the piece really affect its price. A buyer would look at your pieces and decide if they are a cutting piece or a carving piece. Many times it is a gamble to cut into a piece of jade since there is a high chance of cracks throughout it, which makes most of it unusable.

In the next few months I will be adding a forum to this site. You could add pictures of the pieces there to get some comments on it but the only real way to determine how much a piece is worth is by looking at it in person.

Pieces really range in price. I have seen 20 pounders going for virtually nothing to thousands of dollars polished up. Bubble jade is a little rarer and its prices also vary.

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