About The Jade|
“. . . .JADE IS A POSSESSION TO BE CHERISHED BY ANYONE WHO CAN FIND IT OR BUY IT OR STEAL IT. Chinese women ask for jade ornaments for their hair, and old men keep in their hand a piece of cool jade, so smooth that it seems soft to touch. Rich men buy jades instead of putting their money in banks for jade grows more beautiful with age. The poorest courtesan has her bit of jade. . . .because jade is the most sumptuous jewel against a woman’s flesh. . . .” Pearl S. Buck HISTORY For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break - is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. It is believed to radiate divine unconditional love and balance the emotions. Held in the hand it can improve judgment - ancient silk traders often held jade while bartering. A small piece of jade worn around the neck was said to dispel illness.
Chinese jade first arrived in the West during the sixteenth century, brought from Canton by the Portuguese. Today jade continues to be a symbol of love, virtue, and status. With Chinese carvings reaching the highest value. The best jade has a waxy, pearly appearance. Feeling cool and so smooth, it seems soft to the touch. Yet hard enough that pressure from a sharp knife will not leave a mark. The most famous type of jade carved in China is from Burma, with shades of green, lavender, yellow, white and grey. These colors form over millions of years from minerals in the rock. Every piece of jade has a secret meaning. Discovering that meaning and the legends behind it is a very satisfying for those who practice this dying art. All jade augments longevity, fertility, serenity, wisdom, praticality, tranquility, balance, peace, harmony, moderation, perspective, equilibrium and stability. This is a stone that helps us understand our dreams and teaches us to live in harmony with the laws of nature and spirit. |
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Green Jade has a calming effect when held. Just holding Jade will bring tranquil sense especially if it is carved into a shape or symbol meaningful to the holder. Blue Jade works with the mind, thoughts, ideas and imagination and will help all these to be more effective. Mauve Jade has a delicate spiritual vibration and will help the person in his spiritual needs, especially when worn as a necklace. Other colors of Jade are not as strong, but will have a calming effect. |
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 Green |
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Lavender Jade radiates love, beauty and security. It can help mend mental and emotional problems. White Jace fosters pratical application of spirituality. |
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 Lavender |
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Red Jade gives a very energetic vibration to the holder or it can bring forth anger that the person is holding back. It will get the anger out in the open so the person can face the anger and clean it out. This can be a very emotional and demanding time for the person, but in the end the soul will be calmer. Orange Jade enhances energy and protection. Yellow Jade is linked with assimilation, digestion, understanding and empathy. |
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 Orange |
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