Chinese Jade Culture
Jade has been known for more than 7000 years.
Jade has two separates.
One is Jadeite
and the other one is Nephrite.
Jadeite displays hues which include green, white, pink,
red, black, brown and violet.
Nephrite ranges mainly from...
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Chinese Jade Culture
Jade has been known for more than 7000 years.
Jade has two separates.
One is Jadeite
and the other one is Nephrite.
Jadeite displays hues which include green, white, pink,
red, black, brown and violet.
Nephrite ranges mainly from mid to dark green or greygreen, but it can also be white, yellowish or reddish.
Only in the very finest jade is the
color evenly distributed.
The emerald green jade called “Imperial Jade” is colored by chromium.
Other colors
are influenced by iron (green and brown) and manganese is thought to produce the
violet colors.
Nephrite is usually only green and creamy white, while jadeite can have
the full range of colors.
The word “jade” communicates a sense of mystery.
In Chinese, “jade” (yu) refers to a
fine, beautiful stone with a warm color and rich luster that is skillfully and delicately
carved.
It also was seen as a protection against and cure for kidney diseases.
In Chinese
culture, jade symbolizes nobility, perfection, consta
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