Electra Stone Ltd. Appoints Jade Advisor and Joins Jade Institute
09.06.2015 | Accesswire
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 9, 2015 / Electra Stone Ltd. ("Electra" or the "Company") (TSX.V: ELT, 44E1.F) is pleased to announce the appointment of CiCi Yim to the Advisory Board of Electra Stone Ltd. and that Electra has become a supporting member of the Canada National Jade Research Institute to further the interests and applications of BC Jade.CiCi Yim is an active fellow of the Canadian Gemological Association and holds a Diploma of Jadeite Jade from the Hong Kong Institute of Gemology. She is the Chief Gemologist and Jade Specialist for the 24K Gold Company Ltd. In addition she is a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional with an MBA in supply chain management from Birmingham University (UK) and a welcomed member of the Electra Stone Ltd. Jade marketing team.
Canada National Jade Research Institute was founded in May 2014 in conjunction with the Proclamation of BC Jade Day by the Government of British Columbia on May 28th, 2014. Its purpose is to advance the awareness of the culture and value of our provincial gemstone.
Jade Market
Total sales and price of B.C. Nephrite Jade have reportedly increased significantly over the past several years according to private producers. Increased interest in Nephrite Jade in South-East Asian countries, specifically China is the primary reason for the rise in demand.
For further information or interests on BC Jade or Electra Stone please contact Tyler Lowes at tyler@electrastone.com or call 604-681-1568.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"John Costigan"
President and Director
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