{"title":"Jadeite","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite: Meanings and Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite is one of the two distinct minerals that are known as Jade (the other being Nephrite). It is the rarer and more highly valued of the two, prized for its intense, vivid colors and its glassy, translucent appearance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Chemically, it is a sodium aluminum silicate (NaAlSi₂O₆) and a member of the pyroxene mineral group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its name is derived from the Spanish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"piedra de ijada\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (stone of the loins), as it was historically believed to cure kidney ailments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile most commonly associated with a rich, emerald green, jadeite actually occurs in a wide spectrum of colors, including lavender, white, red, yellow, brown, blue, gray, and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The most prized and famous variety is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Imperial Jade,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an intense, translucent green colored by trace amounts of chromium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts core meanings, built upon millennia of reverence, particularly in Mesoamerican and East Asian cultures, revolve around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupreme value, purity, serenity, and profound spiritual significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Meanings and Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Value, Purity, and Nobility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many cultures, especially in China, jadeite is considered more valuable than gold or silver. It is not just a gemstone but a symbol of the highest virtues and social status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes purity, moral integrity, and noble character. The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius likened jade's qualities to the virtues of a gentleman—its warmth is like kindness, its luster is like intelligence, and its hardness is like courage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Owning and wearing fine jadeite, particularly Imperial Jade, has long been associated with royalty, the emperor's court, and the highest echelons of society \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerenity, Balance, and Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite has a smooth, soothing energy that is believed to calm the mind and bring a sense of deep peace and serenity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes inner peace, wisdom, and emotional balance. It is a stone for contemplation, helping to clear the mind of clutter and bring a sense of order and harmony to one's thoughts and feelings. It encourages wisdom and maturity in decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection, Luck, and Longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross many cultures, jadeite is a powerful talisman for good fortune, health, and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes a guardian of well-being and a magnet for good luck. It is believed to protect the wearer from harm, bring good health, and promote a long life \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This protective quality is why it has been used for millennia in amulets, burial objects, and ceremonial items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual Connection and the Essence of Life (Mesoamerica)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations, jadeite was more precious than gold. It was a sacred stone, deeply intertwined with their cosmology and religion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/ancient-mesoamerica\/article\/abs\/symbolism-of-jade-in-classic-maya-religion\/63F3CD8883DE47DEE7417FFDBE4CB926\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/detail\/80419\/necklace-with-pendants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolized the very essence of life, fertility, and divine power. It was linked to maize, the staff of life, and to water, the source of life \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/ancient-mesoamerica\/article\/abs\/symbolism-of-jade-in-classic-maya-religion\/63F3CD8883DE47DEE7417FFDBE4CB926\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/detail\/80419\/necklace-with-pendants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The vibrant green and blue-green colors represented flourishing plants and life-giving water. Jadeite was considered the material embodiment of wind and the vitalizing \"breath soul,\" making it an essential component in funerary rites and rituals for conjuring gods and ancestors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/ancient-mesoamerica\/article\/abs\/symbolism-of-jade-in-classic-maya-religion\/63F3CD8883DE47DEE7417FFDBE4CB926\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was the most valuable material to adorn nobility and the gods, denoting status and sacredness \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/detail\/80419\/necklace-with-pendants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWealth, Abundance, and Prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intrinsic value and association with nobility naturally link jadeite to wealth and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes material and spiritual abundance. It is believed to attract wealth and good fortune, which is why it remains a popular and auspicious gift for business openings, weddings, and other significant life events, particularly in Asian cultures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealing and Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe very origin of the name \"jade\" speaks to its long association with healing, specifically of the kidneys and lower back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes physical well-being and vitality. It is traditionally believed to strengthen the body, support the kidneys and adrenal glands, and promote overall health and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite and the Chakras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chakra Jadeite resonates with is largely dependent on its color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Chakra (Anahata):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the primary association for green Jadeite, especially Imperial Jade. It opens, heals, and balances the heart chakra, fostering love, compassion, emotional balance, and a connection to the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Eye and Crown Chakras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wisdom, serenity, and high spiritual value of Jadeite connect it to the Third Eye Chakra (for intuition) and the Crown Chakra (for spiritual connection and enlightenment).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroat Chakra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue and lavender Jadeite varieties can be used to soothe and balance the Throat Chakra, promoting clear and calm communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Chakra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown, red, and yellow varieties can be grounding, connecting to the Root Chakra and promoting stability and a sense of security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory, Folklore, and Fascinating Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesoamerican \"Stone of Gods\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jadeite was the ultimate precious material for the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs. The Maya believed it contained the \"life force\" and carved it into beads, earspools, and pendants depicting gods and rulers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/ancient-mesoamerica\/article\/abs\/symbolism-of-jade-in-classic-maya-religion\/63F3CD8883DE47DEE7417FFDBE4CB926\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/detail\/80419\/necklace-with-pendants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was placed in the mouths of the dead to ensure a successful journey to the afterlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese \"Imperial Gem\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In China, jade has been revered for over 5,000 years. The term \"Yù\" (玉) means \"the most beautiful stone.\" Jadeite from Myanmar (Burma) began to appear in China in the 18th century and was immediately prized above all other stones, becoming the favorite of the Imperial court \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Rarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jadeite forms under extreme pressure in metamorphic rocks, often in subduction zones. Its presence at the surface indicates significant geological uplift and erosion. The most important commercial source for gem-quality jadeite is Myanmar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Other sources include Guatemala, Japan, Russia, and California \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment and Terminology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of its high value, jadeite is often treated. The trade uses a letter system developed in Hong Kong to denote treatment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType A:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural, untreated jadeite. It may be waxed, but this is a surface treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jadeite that has been chemically bleached to remove impurities and then impregnated with polymer resin to improve clarity and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType C:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Type B jadeite that has also been artificially dyed to enhance or change its color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFei Cui:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In many Asian markets, jadeite is referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fei Cui\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Toughness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like nephrite, jadeite has an incredibly tough, interlocking crystal structure, making it very durable and ideal for intricate carvings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite vs. Nephrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile both are called \"jade,\" they are distinct minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNephrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyroxene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphibole (Actinolite\/Tremolite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaAlSi₂O₆ (Sodium Aluminum Silicate) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCa₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ (Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore common\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWider range; vivid greens, lavender, red, blue, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally softer greens, whites, browns, and black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGlassy to vitreous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;diff=prev\u0026amp;oldid=95204\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaxy to silky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHigher (3.33-3.34 g\/ml) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;diff=prev\u0026amp;oldid=95204\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower (2.95-3.05 g\/ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme value, nobility, spiritual essence, prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerenity, wisdom, protection, longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite is the rarer and more precious form of jade, a stone of supreme value, profound spiritual significance, and deep cultural reverence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the \"Stone of Gods\" that connected the Maya to the breath of life and the \"Imperial Gem\" that embodied the virtues and nobility of Chinese emperors. It is a stone for those who seek not only beauty but a tangible connection to ancient wisdom, serenity, and enduring value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite: An Introduction (Concise)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJadeite is the rarer and more precious of the two minerals known as Jade. It is a sodium aluminum silicate and a member of the pyroxene group, prized for its intense, vivid colors—most famously \"Imperial Jade\" green—and its glassy, translucent appearance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Jadeite\u0026amp;direction=next\u0026amp;oldid=40122\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Stone of Gods\" and the \"Imperial Gem,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jadeite carries profound meaning across cultures. In ancient Mesoamerica, it was more precious than gold, symbolizing the essence of life, water, maize, and the sacred breath soul, and was used in royal rituals and funerary rites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/ancient-mesoamerica\/article\/abs\/symbolism-of-jade-in-classic-maya-religion\/63F3CD8883DE47DEE7417FFDBE4CB926\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/detail\/80419\/necklace-with-pendants\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In China, it has been revered for millennia as a symbol of purity, moral integrity, nobility, and good fortune, often considered the \"imperial gem\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a stone of serenity, wisdom, and protection, believed to bring luck, health, and longevity to its wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, green Jadeite is strongly connected to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting love and emotional balance, while its serene energy also opens the mind to higher wisdom and intuition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeologically rare and formed under immense pressure, the finest quality jadeite is primarily sourced from Myanmar (Burma) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/jadeite?oasmId=147625\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssef.ch\/zh-hans\/jade-stone-of-gods-terms-concepts-certification\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its value is so high that a letter system (A, B, C) is used to indicate whether it has been treated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/9196\/Jade-Part-I-Jadeite\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Jadeite remains the most sought-after and spiritually significant jade for collectors, healers, and those who appreciate the deep cultural history embedded in this extraordinary stone. It is associated with the zodiac signs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePisces and Libra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2593\/7954\/collections\/Jadeite.jpg?v=1771689941","url":"https:\/\/sevenstonejewelry.com\/collections\/jadeite.oembed","provider":"SEVENSTONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}