Jade:

Jade is found in Russia, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Guatemala, and South America.

Jade is actually found in two different forms, nephrite and jadeite. A distinction between these two stones was never made, therefore both forms are considered Jade. The dark green version of this stone is actually nephrite, which can also be found in colors such as lilac, blue, yellow, and black. Today many new colors of nephrite jade are often discovered in Guatemala. The lighter examples of jade are jadeite and hold more value. The jadeite form is found in many colors aside from green. These include blue, lavender, mauve, and pink.

Jade is a very hard stone with a rating of 6.5 to 7.0 on the Moh’s scale.

• Official gemstone of British Columbia
• Official state gemstone of Alaska
• Mystical birthstone for the month of March
• Zodiac birthstone for Virgo
• Anniversary gemstone for 12th, 30th, and 35th wedding anniversaries

Myths and Therapeutic Properties
Jade was used for axe heads, knives, and other weapons during the Stone Age. This is because of it’s extreme durablity and ease when carving. It is also believed to have been a sacred stone used in many cultural ceromonies worldwide, such as Korea, China, New Zealand (Maori jade) and Guatemala (Quetzal jade). Therapeutically jade has long been respected for it healing properties. It is thought to protect the kidneys, liver, spleen, heart and thyroid. Historically people thought that wearing jade would offer body strength and increase life expectancy. Jade is an ancient symbol of love and virtue.

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