>If you find yourself mesmerized by the deep green hue of jade, have no fear. Many have fallen in love with this beautiful piece of gemstone even in ancient times. Aside from its enchanting beauty, there are many myths that surround this seemingly powerful stone. . Types of JadeJade comes from the Spanish phrase “piedra [...]
>The jade beads are valued and looked upon with respect since a very long time by the Chinese. The previously written symbol for kings in China was a string of jade beads. And even today, they are allied with a symbol of high class and authority in China. Jade bead was regarded as an important [...]
>There are three categories of jade, type A jade which is of superior quality and type B and C grades. Type A grade jades are more in demand and the prices for them are higher too. To fulfill the customers demands the manufacturers use chemical bleach to remove the impurities from lower jades thus damaging [...]
>Jade is a symbol of love and virtue. In most Asian culture, it has become a status symbol where only the rich and the famous can wear one. The more valuable jades are known as the Jadeite jade. It has a beautiful emerald green color with an elegant translucent appearance. Because of its rarity and [...]
> Jade Color and Transparency Look for pieces of jade with uniform color throughout, although multicolor pieces can be in high demand Intense colors of jade are desirable and green is the most popular color of jade. Semi-transparent to translucent jade is more valuable than opaque jade. More Jade Tips Avoid jade with many cracks [...]
>The Chinese call Jade “The Stone Of Heaven”. They treasured Jade beyond any other stone. The Chinese centered their culture around Jade. Since Jade is a very hard stone (6.5) they found that it made a good tool like an ax head and other hammering and cutting tools since at that time, the tool choices [...]
>You want to go for a jade pendant because you found it very appealing or you believe in the powers of jade and wish it brings you luck. Whatever maybe the reason to buy a jade pendant, its surly is a beauty you would be proud to behold. You could go for a varied range [...]
> The most famous type of jade carved in China is from Burma, with shades of green, lavender, yellow, white and grey. Naturally these colors form over millions of years from minerals in the rock. However, its the emerald green color that jadeite produces so well, that is highly sought after by artwork collectors. This [...]
> Mysterious and magical, jade is the stuff legends are made out of. One of these legends is that Spanish conquers wore amulets of jade to prevent or cure hip and kidney complaints.Jade is often referred to as the Stone of Heaven by the Chinese and used to gain insight into their culture and history. [...]
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