Among the most admired stones by ancient civilizations along the years is jade, a rainbow of colors and shades that many ancient cultures used for making jewelry, sculptures, weapons, articles of personal wear, etc. Discover the different colors of this stone that balances the energies and is a symbol of perfection, immortality, consistence and nobility.
Jade comes from minerals in a bigger or smaller proportion. Nephrite is the most common and less valuable of them. It comes in green and creamy white. Jadeite is the most valuable, because it is rare and harder, and has a uniform color. Experts say there are up to 18 shades of jadeite, which define the elements that compose the stone, such as titanium, chromium, iron, chloride, magnesium, copper, etc.
Emerald green jade or “imperial jade” is the most precious one. It has a very light shade of green and no spots. An imperial jade can be extracted from a big jade stone. In the past, it was exclusive to the royalty and powerful people. This color of jade represents power, status, good luck and perpetuity.
Green Jade- There are 23 different shades of green besides the one mentioned before. Its color comes from chromium, and it is the most popular color of jade. It has the power to change negative energies into positive ones and offers healing properties. It is symbol of fertility and giver of life.
Black Jade- there’s very little black jade in the world. The mining area of Burma is called “the shadow of the lover” or “the shadow of the successful man”, because of Nirvana’s beautiful maidens’ shiny black hair. Symbol of wealth and status, black belongs to the water and the water can enrich you, according with the Chinese culture. Black jadeite is believed to keep bad spirits away.
Lavender Jade – a rare and little commercial shade of jade, although jewelers keep their intention to extend their taste to the market. It has healing properties for kidney diseases; it gives inner light, prosperity and attracts love. For the philosophy of the new era, it strengthens communication, honesty and self-control.
Orange Jade – extremely rare, its color is translucent. It represents energy, improves the connection between human beings and stimulates joy in every situation of our daily life.
White Jade – symbol of purity and balance for the soul, it gives us wisdom to make the best decisions before adversities and fills us with energy to chase our goals.
Having a jade jewel, no matter what color, can lift the human spirit and awaken our consciousness to connect with good feelings. It brings us closer to a healthy life. Don’t miss the opportunity of getting yourself this sacred stone.
ALFA