Jade Affinity - Collecting Hetian Jade Pebbles from Xinjiang, Fine Jade Ware. Bonds formed through jade. As stated in the "Guanzi": "The ancient kings regarded pearls and jade as the highest currency, gold as the medium currency, and knives and cloth as the lowest currency." Since ancient times, jade has been associated with the "Five Virtues" and the "Seven Virtues". Hetian jade, in particular, stands out among all jades for its fine texture and noble, warm quality.