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Jade is a rock, and an ornamental stones that
were being brought to Europe from China and Central America. The name jade
has been derived from the Spanish term piedra de ijada (first recorded in
1565) or 'loin stone', from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the
loins and kidneys. |
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The toughness of jade is remarkable. It has
a strength greater than steel and was put to work by many early
civilizations for axes, knives and weapons. It was later that jade became a
symbolic stone used in ornaments and other religious artifacts during the
eons. |
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Today jade is still valued for its beauty.
Its many colors are appreciated, but its the emerald green color that
jadeite produces so well, that is highly sought after by artwork
collectors. This emerald green jade called "Imperial Jade" is colored by
chromium. |
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Jade is also popular in
silver
jewelries. The stones inlayed in silver make a nice variance from the
traditional
turquoise or
Green aventurine, jewelry. Other stones such as
agates,
amethyst,
Carnelian,
coral, mother-of-pearl,
Chalcedonies,
Jasper, and
Onyx,
used in the typically handcrafted jewelry also compliment or contrast
Jade's emerald green color. |
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Jade can be shaped into any beads, Jade round beads,
Jade oval beads, Jade flat oval beads, Jade Buttons, Jade
drops, Jade tube beads, Jade pear beads, Jade nuggets, Jade
tumblers, Jade roughs, Jade roundel, Jade uncut, Jade tire
are the common beads for ornamental purposes. |
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Jade is being found in many countries. It is
sometimes used to create bowls and other objects and to adorn buildings. A proper cut helps
Jade gemstone sparkle. It be cut as an oval, round, trillion is the
favorite for
silver
jewelries since thousand years. |
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