Its introduction into China from Myanmar during the Qing dynasty caused much furore among art connoisseurs and has since been known as the King of Jade throughout the world.

• 翡翠在玉石家族中的优越地位使其拥有“玉石之王”的美誉。几乎所有优的翡翠均产于缅甸。18世纪，缅甸大量开采翡翠并传入中国。缅甸出产的翡翠加上中国的雕工使得翡翠传扬世界。