Jade - The Precious Gemstone

Jade - The Precious Gemstone

Jade, or also known as "yu" in China, which means a precious stone, is Jadeite and Nephrite’s family name.

 

It has a really long and storied history; some even relate it with the royalty. It still remains as stylish now as ever, especially since there are so many jade stone hues available these days.

 

Jade has held a special attraction for mankind for thousands of years, yet as early as 3000 B.C. it was also called in China as the 'royal gem'.

 

Jadeite is rarer and is found in Burma and China with many legends and traditions associated with this pretty stone. 

 

Jade has always been considered to have mysterious, magical and spiritual qualities. 

 

With its deep green color, vivid, sleek, translucent, and magnificent jadeite commands some of the top prices among other gems in today’s international market.

 

The stone is so hard it is often integrated into tools and weapons due to its beauty, it is also found in historic artifacts of religious importance and ornaments among ruling classes such as Jewelry.

 

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Jade Stone Properties

 

Jade gives all the love and strength you would need to raise your own vibrations, tap into your dreams, and welcome all the amazing special things that want to come to you.

 

Jade is found in alluvial deposits across the world as boulders and pebbles of different sizes. 

 

Jade consists of versatile materials, with a wide range of applications from carved things to fashioned beads and cabochons. 

 

Jade Durability

 

Made of minute interlocking crystals, the Nephrite and jadeite are polycrystalline materials which are extremely tough materials.

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This makes Jade as one of the highly resistant gems to breakage and chipping, and is therefore considered highly durable. 

 

Jade Color

 

While the color of a piece of jade could count as a property, Jade has a wide variety of colors including colorless, white, yellow, orange, green, lavender and black.

 

Among all these Green and lavender jadeites are the most appreciated while the finest jadeite is almost transparent with pure, vibrant emerald green hues due to chromium, known as ‘Imperial jade’.

 

Jade Health Benefits

 

Jade is used for all kidney diseases and often referred to as “The Kidney Stone’. It is said to strengthen the lungs, the heart and the vocal organs. 

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It is also used as a powerful antidote against the poisonous bites of snakes, creatures and some animals. 

 

Spiritually Benefits

 

In ancient and medieval times, jade was sometimes worn in periods of drought, to bring rain, for this was another of jade’s properties. 

 

It was considered to protect the wearer against wild beasts, evil spirits and lightning. 

Women in childbirth were often given jade amulets to wear or hold to help ease the pain. 

 

Where to Buy Jade Jewelry

 

Jade has been a highly valued gem for centuries as a beautiful stone believed to have healing properties. 

 

If you are looking to add this beautiful precious green gemstone to your collection, Planderful can help you.

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