either of two distinct minerals, nephrite or jadeite. Commonly pale to dark green in color but sometimes whitish. It is very hard and compact, capable of fine polish, and is used for ornamental purposes and for implements, especially in Eastern countries and among many early peoples.
A general term for numerous semiprecious gemstones, including nephrite, also called greenstone, and jadeite obtained as a pebble or boulder in greens and white. Extremely hard, it is worked with abrasives to form sculpture and ornaments, usually small in size. Since Jade cannot be cut by metal, the carving process has mainly been that of abrasion. Since jade working has always been laborious, requiring tremendous skill, jade objects were used for ceremonial, burial, court status, and other decorative purposes. They were rarely used as functional objects.
Various tones of translucent to opaque green.
The term ‘jade' and the Chinese term ‘ yu' have often been used loosely to designate a variety of hardstones. Their use should, however, be limited to jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite belongs to the amphibole group of minerals and is a silicate of calcium and magnesium. Its crystalline structure has the appearance of hair-like fibers felted together to form a closely integrated mass, and it is this which gives it its strength. Nephrite ranks as 6.5 on the Moh scale of hardness. Nephrite has been worked in China since the Neolithic period. Much of the nephrite used in China came from Khotan and Yarkand in Central Asia.
Called the stone of heaven, jade is a hard stone that has been treasured by the Chinese for over 7,000 years. Jade actually comes from two different mineral species with similar appearance: nephrite and jadeite. (See Jade Facts.)(Note: Sources listed in order of primary and secondary deposits.)
Jade (crystal) is a sacred stone in China, as it is known to be worn for promoting longevity and ensuring prosperity for future descendants. The Chinese would also carve butterfly images from jade, which was worn as a love-attracting pendant or given to another in hope of finding the one true love. Wear jade while gardening or bury some in the garden as it has been said to improve the life of your plants. To symbolise increasing your wealth plant a Jade plant in the garden. Place it in the southeast of a shop or displayed in the window, it represents attracting customers to your business.
The common name for either of two minerals, both white to green in colour, used as gems. Jadeite NaA(SiO3)2, rarer and costlier, is found in Myanmar, China, Japan, and Guatemaia. Also nephrite. ( See below.) Jade has been particularly prized by the Chinese and Japanese as the most precious of gems. (Columbia on-line Encyclopaedia.)
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green
similar to the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
a translucent gem (usually green), a broken-down horse, or a hussy
Either of two minerals, jadeite or nephrite, typically greenish in color. Highly esteemed as an ornamental stone for jewelry.
A hard, white to green stone used for making jewelry and ornaments.
a hard, green, opaque stone.
A description of the colour of certain green diamonds.
Actually two different types of this emerald green stone-Jadeite and Nephrite-both are used as a medium for carving for over 2,000 years. Spanish Conquistadores wore it to prevent or cure hip and kidney complaints. It is also said to protect financial interests and against mental weakness.
A very hard, semi-precious stone, usually dark green in color, that is carved for ornaments or used in jewelry. Frequently found in British Columbia .
A pale green gemstone. Jade is said to be of help in relieving kidney complaints, bladder trouble and eye problems. Yellow jade is believed to aid a poor digestion. When worn as a piece of jewelry, jade is thought to provide protection from one's enemies and can be used to protect one on long journeys. Also to attract good luck, for wisdom, for long life and a peaceful death. Helps to control dream content or focus. In ancient China and ancient Egypt it was widely used as a talisman to attract good fortune, friendship and loyalty.
A gemological group of two minerals, jadeite and nephrite, of differing chemical composition but rather closely related in appearance, in physical properties, and in uses which include jewelry, carved objects, and various ornamental objects. Occurs in large compact masses and its color is often unevenly distributed
Jade was and is a sacred stone in China. Its receptive qualities promote love, healing, longevity, and wisdom. They are good gardening stones. Ancient instruments were carved of jade. Jade is believed to have the power over the weather. In New Zealand, a land untouched by time, jade images of ancestral figures are worn in ceremonies. The stone is protective and will guard against accidents. The Chinese sensed in jade the power to prolong life. Mayans wore jade amulets to guard against kidney disease and bladder problems.
(1657, from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, literally meaning loin stone from the belief that jade cures renal colic) Technically there are two minerals comprising jade: ,Jadeite which is normally white to pale green, but sometimes bright green (imperial jade) or even blue/grey or pink; and nephrite, which has a fine texture and is also usually green.
A form of nephrite that is treasured in China and is believed to bring good luck as well as having medicinal value.
a hard, compact, lustrous gemstone consisting of either jadeite or nephrite. Most jade is green, but some is whitish. [AHDOS
A semi-precious stone that ranges in color from green to white to lilac to brown to almost black. Translucent jade is more highly valued than opaque jade. Jade is often cabochon set; stones with imperfections are often carved (the imperfections are simply carved away). Two different minerals are known as jade: jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite is the harder of the two; it is usually used in jewelry production. Nephrite is slightly softer and is often veined; it is used in carvings, for making beautiful bowls and vases. The Chinese have prized jade for thousands of years and regarded it as having medicinal properties when worn or ingested as a powder. Natural jadeite is called Type A or Grade A jade (waxing or wax dipping is allowed). Jadeite that had been bleached and then treated with polymers (plastic) or waxes is called Type B or Grade B jade (it is less durable than natural jade). Jadeite that had been dyed is called Type C or Grade C jade (the color is less durable than that of natural jade). Jadeite that has been both dyed and impregnated with polymers is called Type B+C or Grade B+C.
An opaque semiprecious gemstone which is usually found in shades of green, but can be also be found in lavender and rose shades.
An ornamental gemstone, typically greenish in color.
An ornamental gemstone, typically greenish in colour
An ornamental stone, jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. Nephrite jade consists of the calcium- and magnesium-rich amphibole mineral actinolite (aggregates of which also make up one form of asbestos). The rock called jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite, a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene.
Jade is the codename of Jennie-Lynn Hayden, a fictional character, a superhero from DC Comics. Known affectionately as "Jennie" or "Jen", she is the daughter of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern who has also been known as Sentinel. Her mother is Rose Canton, the Golden Age villain known as Thorn.