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About Jade

JADE 

Jade and the land of China

Jade has been adored and revered by the Chinese people since time ancient. From the down of civilization, in spite of the formidable that have fallen upon the Chinese, both sentiment toward jade and the tradition of jade artistry have endured the passage of time and remained undiminished in strength. 

Jade is the 12th, 30th and 35th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone. In the West, Jade is considered to be nature's tranquilizer, a stone which helps us to be more claim and relaxed. Opens intuitive and psychic abilities. In Chinese, Feng Shui believed jade to have the power to bring you good luck, ward off evil spirits and keep demons away . 


NEPHRITE & JADEITE

Nephrite

Chemically speaking a silicate of calcium and magnesium, nephrite belongs to the amphibole group of minerals. Throughout the ages, nephrites has been frequently employed as a working material. Nephritic appears in numerous colors, snowy white, bluish white, yellowish hue, brown, gray, black, green, dark green. Commonly use in jade carving art.

Jadeite

A silicate of sodium and aluminum, jadeite is classed as a pyroxene. Although in class different from nephrite, jadeite shares many characteristics with it, namely a high degree of hardness and firmness, and a luster that lends an appearance of transparency. Additionally, variations is iron content result in brownish-red, dark green, or lavender hues. Presence of minute amounts of chromium yields emerald green. Commonly use in jewelry. 

A, B,   C JADE

A, B, C Jade Type or grade A , B, C , commonly use by jade dealers to identify the different type of treatment of the jade. Not refer the quality grading of the jade.

Type A or Grade A - Natural Jade without treatment.

Type B or Grade B - Natural Jade treated with polymer.

Type C or Grade C - Natural Jade treated with enhanced color. 

Care of Jade Stone

Use mild soap and warm water is the easiest and safest cleaning solution. Use soft towel to dry. Better to take if off when you are cooking or cleaning. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.

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