More than 200 exquisite jade carvings will be on display at the jewelry and jade carving exhibition in Tai'an from Sept 5 to 8. [Photo/ WeChat account: sdtxta]

A high-end jewelry and jade carving exhibition with a total value exceeding one billion yuan ($150 million) will debut at the Taishan International Conference Center on Sept 5 in Tai'an, Shandong province to promote the local jade industry and raise its profile across the entire market.

Lasting through Sept 8, the event is organized by the Gems and Jewelry Trade Association of China, the China Tourism Commodity and Equipment Association and the Tai'an government. It will offer a series of activities, including a jade carving competition and forums on development of the jade industry.

The precious jade carvings at the Tai'an exhibition are sure to please stone appreciators. [Photo/ WeChat account: sdtxta]

The event will gather high-quality exhibitors from home and abroad and display a wide range of delicate and precious handicrafts made of natural stone, including Hetian jade, amethyst, bloodstone, jadeite, rubies and sapphires.

This meticulous jade sculpture of Guanyin (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) will be on display at the jewelry and jade carving exhibition in Tai'an from Sept 5 to 8. [Photo/ WeChat account: sdtxta]

Gemstone carvings by nationally-known master artisans such as Liu Chaoguo and Zhao Guoan will be a highlight of the exhibition.

Among the exhibits will be these agate pieces depicting Buddha. [Photo/ WeChat account: sdtxta]