The jade stone is not just an ornamental stone in the Chinese culture and many great
stories can be found in the Chinese ancient folklore which date back to Confucius and the symbolism associated with jade is very deeply rooted.
Jade is found as one of the two mineral varieties i.e. the jadeite and the nephrite both of which are used for ornamental purposes like making jade bangles, pendants, bracelets, necklaces etc. While jadeite is harder than the nephrite, it is found only in Burma and nephrite is more widely distributed geographically. All these represented the various elements or portions of the earth and the heavens and were essential for any sacrifice or ceremony although now they are primarily used as status symbols only but still are worn as pendants and necklaces etc. and are important ornamentally. Process of creation of life and is highly regarded. It is used in all types of ornamental items such as jade Buddha, pendants, bangles, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and it adds a classy feel to any item of jewelry. Jewelry shop is considered to be exotic and sophisticated because of its radiance and it exerts an air of nobility. A large variety of articles made from Jade are available in all shapes, designs, and colours. However, jade bangles hold a special place as compared to all the jewelry made from jade because of the strong symbolic ties associated with jade bangles, rings as they have been worn since thousands of years. Early people used them as wedding rings because of the jade’s connection with love and they were considered highly auspicious and were thought to bring good luck to the newly married couple. They are also worn as a mark of status in various cultures as they also denote wealth and power. Jade rings are available in such a vast variety of colours, and designs that one is spoilt for choice.
However, the green jade rings, bangles are the most popular and common especially in Asia because they are considered to be linked to intuition, ability, and happiness and also as a token of thanks. In fact some items are believed to possess healing properties both for the soul and the body and are worn to prevent or treat diseases or to simply ensure good health. Therefore any ornament made from Chinese jade is must if one wants to feel
the elegance and magic of the jade stone.
stories can be found in the Chinese ancient folklore which date back to Confucius and the symbolism associated with jade is very deeply rooted.
Jade is found as one of the two mineral varieties i.e. the jadeite and the nephrite both of which are used for ornamental purposes like making jade bangles, pendants, bracelets, necklaces etc. While jadeite is harder than the nephrite, it is found only in Burma and nephrite is more widely distributed geographically. All these represented the various elements or portions of the earth and the heavens and were essential for any sacrifice or ceremony although now they are primarily used as status symbols only but still are worn as pendants and necklaces etc. and are important ornamentally. Process of creation of life and is highly regarded. It is used in all types of ornamental items such as jade Buddha, pendants, bangles, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and it adds a classy feel to any item of jewelry. Jewelry shop is considered to be exotic and sophisticated because of its radiance and it exerts an air of nobility. A large variety of articles made from Jade are available in all shapes, designs, and colours. However, jade bangles hold a special place as compared to all the jewelry made from jade because of the strong symbolic ties associated with jade bangles, rings as they have been worn since thousands of years. Early people used them as wedding rings because of the jade’s connection with love and they were considered highly auspicious and were thought to bring good luck to the newly married couple. They are also worn as a mark of status in various cultures as they also denote wealth and power. Jade rings are available in such a vast variety of colours, and designs that one is spoilt for choice.
However, the green jade rings, bangles are the most popular and common especially in Asia because they are considered to be linked to intuition, ability, and happiness and also as a token of thanks. In fact some items are believed to possess healing properties both for the soul and the body and are worn to prevent or treat diseases or to simply ensure good health. Therefore any ornament made from Chinese jade is must if one wants to feel
the elegance and magic of the jade stone.
