As a colliding zone between Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate, the East Rift Valley straddling Hualien and Taitung has been known as a “geological paradise” and the “home of jade stones” due to the metamorphism, pyrogenesis and hydrothermal alteration. Rocks in the region being rich in gold, copper, asbestos, marble, serpentine, and gemstones like rhodonite, Taiwan jade, Taiwan sapphire, and purple chalcedony. With the efforts of Taiwanese jade suppliers and the assistance from the MOEA (Ministry of Economic Affairs) Bureau of Mine, a unique ink-black jade has been developed. This “Taiwan black jade,” as it is known in the market, and is generally associated with the world-renowned Taiwan jade in amazingly rich amount, reserves a great potential of exploitation and development. Planning the special exhibition on “Taiwan Black Jade,” National Taiwan Museum (NTM) starts with the history and cultural significance of jades in China, presents a panoramic introduction of jades by category, and highlights the mineral properties of both Taiwan jades and Taiwan black jade so as to invite visitors to join its celebration for the reputed Taiwan jade and to develop an intimate understanding of Taiwan black jades.