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Bookmark or Share- Jade in Ancient China - World History EncyclopediaThe ancient Chinese considered jade the most precious and most beautiful natural material. It was carved as early as the Neolithic period (c. 3500-2000 BCE) when it was used to make sacrificial and ritual objects, especially in the Hongshan and Liangzhu cultures. However, it was the aesthetic quality of jade and an increasing association with ...
- Jade History and Lore - GIAThe name jade comes from the Spanish expression piedra de ijada—literally “stone of the pain in the side.”. Early Spanish explorers named it after they saw natives holding pieces of the stone to their sides to cure or relieve various aches and pains. Jadeite also symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck.
- Jade Symbolism and Legends - International Gem SocietyJade Symbolism. Both jadeite and nephrite have inspired beautiful works of art and a rich body of lore. Jade symbolism covers themes of harmony, eternity, and virtue. Ancient stoneworkers everywhere valued the smooth feel and versatility of jade. When struck, thin pieces of this stone produced clear, tinkling sounds.
- What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIAAbout Jade. 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. Their carvings invoked the powers of heaven and earth and mystic forces of life and death. Jade Description.
- Jade: A beautiful and durable material of nephrite or jadeiteJade is a durable, colorful material that can be worked into shapes and given a high polish. These properties make it a very desirable gemstone. Jade has been used to make a variety of jewelry items such as pendants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, beads, cabochons, tumbled stones, and other items.
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