Jade - Wikipedia
WEBJade is an umbrella term for two different types of decorative rocks used for jewelry or ornaments. Jade is often referred to by either of two different silicate mineral names: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in the amphibole group of minerals), or jadeite (a silicate of sodium and aluminum in the pyroxene group of minerals). [ 1 ]
Jade History and Lore - GIA
WEBThe name jade comes from the Spanish expression piedra de ijada—literally “stone of the pain in the side.” Early Spanish explorers named it after they saw natives holding pieces of the stone to their sides to cure or relieve various aches and pains.
Jade Symbolism and Legends - International Gem Society
WEBDuring the Shang dynasty (1,600 BCE-1,046 BCE), Chinese rulers used a three-legged wine vessel made of jade, called a jue, to make offerings to ancestral spirits. Jade chimeras, winged and horned feline monsters, were set in tombs to protect the deceased from evil spirits and desecration.
Jade | Properties, Uses & History | Britannica
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Jade, either of two tough, compact, typically green gemstones that take a high polish. Both minerals have been carved into jewelry, ornaments, small sculptures, and utilitarian objects from earliest recorded times. The more highly prized of the two jadestones is jadeite; the other is nephrite.
Jade in Ancient China - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 29, 2017 · Jade (nephrite) was regarded as the most precious stone in ancient China, and it symbolised purity and moral integrity. Prized for its durability and magical qualities, the stone was laboriously carved and polished into all manner of objects from jewellery to desk ornaments.
The History of Jade: The Emperor’s Stone - Visual Capitalist
WEBSep 16, 2015 · The Origins of Jade. Jade has been mined and worked in China since the Stone Age. In prehistoric sites, jade artifacts include simple ornaments with bead, button, and tubular shapes. It was also used for tools and weapons. Jade later became revered with special significance.
What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone - GIA
WEBJade has its cultural roots in the smoke-dimmed caves and huts that sheltered prehistoric humans. Around the world, Stone Age workers shaped this toughest of gems into weapons, tools, ornaments, and ritual objects.
Symbolism of Jade: Understanding Its Cultural Significance
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The origins of jade use in China can be traced back to the Neolithic period, around 5000 BCE. Jade was considered a precious stone and was used for making tools, weapons, and ornaments. During the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), jade became a symbol of power, wealth, and status.
Exploring the History of Jade Jewelry: From Ancient China to …
WEBThe history of its use first traces back to Ancient China, though jade has been used by everyone from the Mayans to the Maoris with plenty of cultures and civilizations appreciating and enjoying Jade along the way. JADE AND CHINA: " You Can Put A Price On Gold But Jade Is Priceless" To speak of Jade without mentioning China would be …
Chinese jade | Ancient Art, Jewelry & Carvings | Britannica
WEBChinese jade, any of the carved-jade objects produced in China from the Neolithic Period (c. 3000–2000 bce) onward. The Chinese have historically regarded carved-jade objects as intrinsically valuable, and they metaphorically equated jade with purity and indestructibility. Jade occupies a special.