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[/tweet_dis_img]Throughout recorded history, Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China.
It is valued for it’s beauty, strength and powers of healing.
First of all there are two different minerals that we call jade. One is Jadeite. It is found mainly in Burma. It is more rare than it’s counterpart, Nephrite. Imperial Jade is a translucent emerald green version of jadeite. It is rare and the most valuable of all these gems. It is considered to be so precious in China – evidenced by this saying. “Gold is valuable; Jade is Priceless”
Both are extremely dense and tough. For this reason, many cultures used jade to create knives and weapons. Jade carvings are also prevalent.
[tweet_box design=”default” float=”none”]In ancient China jade was called ‘yu’, meaning ‘heavenly stone’ It was believed to embody ‘yang’ or cosmic energy.[/tweet_box]
Young men in China would present a bride-to-be with a jade butterfly as a symbol of faithful and eternal love. Taoists believe that is guaranteed immortality.
Mayans and Aztecs believed that jade could cure pains in the side of the body. In fact, the name originated from this myth. Early Spanish explorers named it ‘piedra de ijada’ meaning ‘stone for the pain in the side.
This gem is said to stimulate the flow of energy through the body. This releases negative thoughts, soothes the mind and makes tasks seem less complex.
Now on to my favorite part of this topic.. Jewelry!
Jade is the birthstone for August. You LUCKY August babies!
Since this gem is so tough, it is used in rings as well as pendants and earrings. Rings tend to get scuffed (no matter how hard we try to prevent this). It is especially relevant that harder stones will take the beating.
This ring is one of the current designs available at Alene’s Adornments. Gorgeous jade gem is the focal point on this signature Snake Designer Sterling silver.
In conclusion, I encourage you to add jade to your jewelry collection.
Craving more Gemstone myths? Check out this blog on Peruvian Opal
Wow! I had o idea about this and thanks for sharing. I know I will be keener on selected jewelry made of Jade
thanks for your input. I was surprised that it was more valued than gold!
I’ve always loved jade, particularly jade beads. I may have to dig those out. I haven’t worn then in ages. I didn’t know it was good for healing a pain in the side. How intriguing!
thanks Jennifer. That was news to me too!
Love Jade! I always appreciate the information you provide with your jewelry. It makes it so personal!
thanks Candess. Appreciate it. I love discovering all the ‘stories’ behind the gems
Wow I had no idea, it’s beautiful. I’m going to be looking out for it too.
thanks Sonya. appreciate it!
Gorgeous photos! I am a lucky August baby, and I have no Jade, so may have to make my desires known. Love the jade ring – reminds me of some of the modernist pieces! You make such beautiful jewelry.
Appreciate your comments on my jewelry. It is designed from the heart. And Happy Birthday?
So interesting! There’s so much I didn’t know about Jade and it’s a beautiful stone!
Thanks so much. It was fun researching this gem
Gorgeous! Jade is such an amazing stone. I love history so learning the background of the stone was very interesting and intriguing. We adopted our son from Guatemala and jade was huge there. I’ve always regretted that I didn’t choose to get a piece of jewelry to commemorate our sweet adoption and our son’s country of origin.
Thanks Brenda. Thanks for sharing about your son. It’s never too late. Perhaps you could find a jade treasure from Guatemala online
I love jade. I have been a rockhound for years–and had at one time a tiny corner of my garden filled with ocean-tumbled nephrite jade that we gathered from the beach in Southern California. It’s such a beautiful stone–as is your jewelry.
Wow. I bet those tumbled jade stones were gorgeous!
I’ve always thought jade was one of the prettiest stones. Nice to know how strong it is.
Yes I was surprised about that too. If it was used to make weapons it had to be strong!
A beautiful and interesting gem! Thanks for the fun info.
Thanks Jill. It was fun to learn this wasn’t it?
I had no idea.. and very valuable. I have a few pieces that were given to me, that are jade. Plan to keep them forever, for sure. Great tips, thank you!
Thanks Kristen. Yes. Hang on to them by all means!
I love learning about Jade. I didn’t used to like it but I absolutely love it now. I didn’t know how strong it was. You are full of great tips!
Thanks so much Tandy. I am with you on my growing appreciation for the gem
Jade is beautiful, and since green is my favorite color, I’m surprised that I don’t have any jade jewelry. I have green turquoise, chrome diopside, peridot, moldavite, and a couple that I’m not sure what they are. Hmm… I don’t have emerald, either. I will have to rectify this oversight.
I see a shopping trip in your near future :). Yes you would look great in green with your gorgeous red hair.
Beautiful information , you have shared. it’s a very new for me. i love this Gemstone. Thanks for sharing Keep it up more.
thanks so much!