Jade Properties

The English word jade (alternative spellings "jaid", "jadeite") is derived from the Spanish phrase meaning loin stone because of the belief that it cured ailments of the loins and kidneys. Jade is applied to two different stones Jadeite and Nephrite, made from two different metamorphic rocks that are made up from different silicate materials.  Jade comes in several colours and is suggested as an alternative to silk as a gift for the 12th wedding anniversary.

The History of Jade

First mined in China in 6000BC Jade is known as the Imperial gem because of it's popularity with the Chinese royal dynasties. It was used for tools as well as for talismans and for decorative carvings.  Prized for it's duribility, it's musical qualities, it's translucent colours and it's protective powers.

It was also widely used in prehistoric and historic India and Korea and played an important role in Maori culture. Jade was used to make tools, weapons and ornaments in particular, adzes, the 'mere' (short club), and the Hei-tiki (neck pendant). The latter were believed to have their own mana, and were handed down as valuable heirlooms. 

Healing Properties of Jade

A symbol of purity and serenity Jade is a protective stone. Pyschologically, Jade stabilises the personality and integrates the mind with the body. It promotes self-sufficiency. Mentally Jade releases negative thoughts and soothes the mind. Known as a "dream stone" it can be placed on the forehead to bring dreams to aid in emotional release. Spiritually it helps you to become the you that you are meant to be.

Jade is a cleansing stone and is excellent for the kidneys and adrenal glands. It balances the fluids in the body. Helpful for fertility and childbirth, it also works on the hips and spleen.

Specific colours have additional properties as follows;

Blue/Blue Green Jade symbolises peace and reflection. It brings inner serenity and patience.  A stone for slow but steady progress, it helps people who feel overwhelmed by situations out of their control.

Brown Jade is strongly grounding, it connects to the earch and brings comfort and reliability. It is helpful when there is a need to adjust to new environment.

Green Jade is the most common Jade, it calms the nervous stystem and channels passion into constructive ways. Useful for healing dysfuctional relationships.

Lavender Jade or Peace Jade heals emotional hurt and trauma it bestows inner peace. Teaching subtlety and restraint in emotional matters it sets clear boundaries.

Orange Jade is energetic and stimulating, it brings joy and teaches how all beings are connected.

Red Jade is the most passionate and stimulating Jade, it is associated with love.  It helps to release anger constructively.

White Jade directs energy in the most effectively, it filters distractions and aids decision making.

Yellow Jade is stimulating and energetic but with a mellowness to it. The colour of sunshine it brings joy and happiness.  Like Orange Jade it teaches the interconectedness of all beings.  

Jade Jewellery