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. […]
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The elephant as an amulet has a Hindu origin, it is used in rituals as a sign of prosperity, it is represented by the “Ganesha” god who personifies intelligence, talent and wisdom. This elephant headed Hindu deity became the symbol that we of know today in the middle of the twentieth century; this incarnation of […]
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Jadeite is a very rare mineral. There are only ten jadeite deposits in the world. The Motagua Valley in Guatemala, where the jade for Joya Energía is extracted, is one of the most important deposits in the world. This deposit has a particularity that is not found in any other part of the planet: American […]
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Few precious stones are as rich in legends as jade. In China, a proverb says that it is better to be a shattered piece of jade than an unbroken piece of pottery. This proverb illustrates the great importance of this stone. This statement, on the other hand, is supported by a very interesting story. In 552, […]
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In Central America, on the ancient Mayan lands, Jade is regarded as a sacred stone. A divine breath, the stone of eternity, until today it still accompanies shamans in their work as healers and spiritual guides. In Central America, more than 3 million people are descendants of the Mayas. This same civilization, composed by several […]
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The Mayan culture is extremely rich in symbols and meaning. Here are some points of reference to better grasp everything in depth and expand the knowledge of this unique people in the world… Digits and numbers 9 In the Maya world, the digit 9 is the number of the outbreak, of the birth. It is […]
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Jadeite jade is a pyroxene mineral. It is a rare sodium and aluminum silicate more precious than nephrite. It is the most appreciated in the world of jewelry; and also for its convenience. Joya Energie sells only jadeite jade. The name Jade covers two different minerals: jadeite jade and the nephrite jade, which are formed […]
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Imitated, never duplicated. Jade remains an extremely sought after gem especially in Asia where its value can skyrocket. What can you do to distinguish a true jade from a false jade? Here are some easy ways specifically found on the website “Chinese Objects “. Note in the first place that to know if jade is […]
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The Maya civilization was born at the end of the third millennium B.C. This town reached its peak in the ninth century A.C. Before collapsing, they left various and varied influences (weather, conquest) everything that constituted its greatness: pyramids, cities, etc. Its ruins gnawed by the Amazon forest were repaired in the nineteenth century. So, […]
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In China, three thousand years before our era, the jade was already considered a royal stone. On another continent, in Central America, 3000 years ago, the Olmecs, bright and advanced people, used the jade in sculptures dedicated to deities and funerary masks. What is the common point between these geographically and culturally separated civilizations, that […]