|
by Julie Lee of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC.
Jewelry lovers
worldwide know why jade was considered a prized gem in ancient Chinese and
Central American cultures, and continues to be beloved today. The soothing
color; the rich, classic appearance; and the smooth, cool feeling it evokes
makes jade a gem
for the ages.
Jade has been
associated with good fortune, friendship and loyalty. Known for its
toughness and durability, nephrite jade is ideal for fashioning jewelry that can
be worn and enjoyed every day.
During the 1500s many Chinese ingested jade powder to strengthen the lungs,
heart, and vocal chords. It was also thought that jade could relieve
kidney, bladder and eye problems; encourage a long life; and aid in a peaceful
death. For many it is still considered the "Stone of Heaven" and is
believed to provide a bridge between the current world and the next. It is
considered to unite the five cardinal virtues of charity, modesty, courage,
justice and wisdom.
Today, some believe handling jade can help a person relax. Many people
today wear it for that reason. When worn as jewelry, jade is
said to provide protection during long journeys, as well as to offer protection
from enemies. Some believe that the polish and color of jade actually
improve over time as it interacts with its wearer.
Jewelry by Julie's Jewels offers classic
cabochon cut nephrite jade in many sizes and four shapes: round, oval,
marquise and pear. Jade has a hardness of 6-6.5, its specific gravity is
2.95 and it's ultrasonic and steamer safe.
The name nephrite
jade is derived from the Latin words "lapis nephriticus" which translates to
stone of the kidney. Iron-rich nephrite jade displays a
medium to medium-dark apple green color, and its good polish and cut assure a
gem-quality that provides a stunning presentation when set in gold or silver.
It is the gemstone representing the 12th wedding anniversary. Our
entire line of jade
is guaranteed natural. The gem has not been enhanced by heat, chemicals,
radiation, fillers, coatings or any other process applied by man. It is
the way nature intended for it to be, and has been professionally fashioned by
man to bring out its natural beauty.
Julie Lee is a web designer and founder of
Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC. Julie's Jewels is a
Texas based retail jewelry company specializing in high quality, affordable
jewelry pieces created to be treasured for a lifetime.
If anyone would like to republish the above article, please
email me your request and where it will reside, and I'll send you a
short bio you can use with it for your site.
| 
