Jade 05

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Jade 05

Jade has been mined and worked in China since the Stone Age. In Chinese writing the character for “emperor” looks almost identical to the character for “jade”.

It was used as a symbol of royalty throughout the Ottoman Empire. Jade has been mined and worked in China since the Stone Age. In Chinese writing the character for “emperor” looks almost identical to the character for “jade”. In Central America, the Mayans and the Aztecs prized jadeite jade. They used it for medicinal purposes as well as for jewelry, ornaments, and religious artifacts. The name jade comes from the Spanish expression piedra de ijada—literally “stone of the pain in the side.” Early Spanish explorers named it after they saw natives holding pieces of the stone to their sides to cure or relieve various aches and pains. Jadeite also symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck. Set in Sterling Silver.

Jade – International Colored Gemstone Association

Women’s Jade Necklaces for Sale | Spectral Stone and Wood

Set in Sterling Silver.

Approximate size 1 1/4″ x 5/8″ x 3/16″