- Jade - Wikipedia
Jade is well known for its ornamental use in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian art It is commonly used in Latin America, such as Mexico and Guatemala
- What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIA
Jade has its cultural roots in the smoke-dimmed caves and huts that sheltered prehistoric humans Around the world, Stone Age workers shaped this toughest of gems into weapons, tools, ornaments, and ritual objects
- The Different Types Of Jade And What They All Look Like
Learn about the various types of jade, their unique qualities, and where to find them in this comprehensive guide
- Jade Healing Properties, Meanings, and Uses - Crystal Vaults
Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years For primitive peoples in the British Isles, its toughness, and ability to polish and sharpen made it a favored stone for axe heads, knives and weapons
- Jade | Properties, Uses History | Britannica
Jade, either of two tough, compact, typically green gemstones that take a high polish Both minerals have been carved into jewelry, ornaments, small sculptures, and utilitarian objects from earliest recorded times The more highly prized of the two jadestones is jadeite; the other is nephrite
- Jade: A beautiful and durable material of nephrite or jadeite
"Jade" is a cultural term used for a very durable material that has been fashioned into tools, sculptures, jewelry, gemstones, and other objects for over 5,000 years It was first used to manufacture ax heads, weapons, and tools for scraping and hammering because of its toughness
- Types of Jade: Guide to Jadeite, Nephrite, and Jade-Like Gemstones
Explore the types of jade including jadeite, nephrite, and jade-like stones Learn their colors, textures, and cultural meanings in this guide to natural jade and its many beautiful forms
- Jade Gemstone: Meaning, Properties, Uses More - Gem Rock Auctions
Jade is a centuries-old gemstone that describes two different gems: jadeite and nephrite Learn about the unique properties, meanings, and uses of jade stones!
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