Chinese Jade and Its Uses

There’s a fascinating and complex history behind Chinese jade. More than any other gemstone, jade has always symbolized wealth, health, virtue, honor, love, and nobility in China. All those virtues in one little stone? You bet. In fact, Chinese jade was so revered that at one time, only the nobility and aristocrats could use it!

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Chinese jade comes in several colors, not only green. The most common colors, though, are green (naturally) and white. Most Chinese jade is actually nephrite, the scientific name for soft jade. Other jades (like hard jade, or jadeite) mostly come from Myanmar. Strangely enough, though, it’s hard jade that is popularly known as Chinese jade -- and has a higher value than any other country’s products.

Chinese Jade: The Stone of Royalty and Much More

Jade has a lot of significance in Chinese history. It was the royal gemstone, used for the emperor’s seal as well as the seal of the first feudal society in Japan. Like rose quartz, it’s often used as a feng shui cure for love and relationship matters.

Chinese jade is used in a wide variety of objects and fashions in China. Just a few of the places you might find jade scattered throughout history include in funeral utensils, musical instruments, weapons, food containers, and of course jewelry. Even as jewelry, though, jade is more than it seems: the Chinese view a jade accessory as part of their own being, not just a piece of jewelry, an they’re unlikely to discard it lightly.

Jade and Your Health

Jade is a beautiful stone, but Chinese jade has many more uses than the decorative. Confucius believed that jade embodied benevolence, loyalty, courtesy, wisdom, and truth. With all those qualifications, it’s no wonder jade became the stone of royalty.

In terms of health, Chinese jade does far more than just emphasize these positive qualities. Many consider jade a priceless stone (an old Chinese saying holds that gold is valuable, jade invaluable). Ancient medical lore has it that when you wear jade, it warms to match your precise body temperature. This allows it to emit negative ions, or magnetic waves, that have a powerful effect on your body, eliminating toxins and other hazards to your health.

Regardless of your beliefs, jade is a beautiful and very traditional ornament to have around -- or to wear around your neck! For example, check out these handcrafted Chinese jade items. Look into the benefits of Chinese jade -- you won’t be disappointed.


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