Jade

Jade stones

If you’re a fan of skincare and massage, we are sure you have heard about the beauty tool, “jade rollers”! Have you asked yourself what jade means, or would you like to know more about the mineral? If yes, we will tell you here in this article.

Jade is a mineral that has long been used as jewellery and ornaments in several cultures. It is most known for its green variants, but it also comes in a variety of other colors, including white and yellow.

Overview of Jade

• Crystal habit: Fine fibrous aggregate or intergrown grain
• Color: Available in almost all colors; mostly green
• Specific gravity: 2.9-3.38
• Cleavage: None
• Mohs scale of hardness: 6-7
• Diaphaneity: Opaque, translucent
• Refractive index: 1.600-1.688
• Pleochroism: Absent
• Birefringence: 0.020-0.027
• Dispersion: None
• Fracture: Splintery
• Tenacity: Brittle

Transparency and texture of jade

The transparency of jade varies, ranging from completely opaque to almost completely clear. The most expensive varieties of jade will be semi-transparent, as opaque versions do not hold any light and hence look dull.

Even if the tone and color are irregular, some sort of jade can fetch significant prices. The finer and smoother the texture of the stone, as opposed to those with a more rugged texture, the more transparent it will be, and so the connection between texture and value follows this correlation.

Is the jade stone pricey?

Being one of the world’s most desirable gems, the price of jade stones can go up to millions. Due to its unique color and high quality, transparency and texture, jade is highly sought-after by jewellery enthusiasts.

Jade stone cuts

The cabochon cuts are the most popular when it comes to carving jade stones, which ensures they are not faceted but polished. These cut stones are further used in jewellery and other accessories. Evenly-shaped, thick and symmetrical jade is of more worth, and these should have no faults or imperfections that could be visible to the eye.

Jade can also be cut into dome shapes or spherical beads. The beads that are of the same color are put together in a string. It is difficult to locate beads of the same hue; therefore, if there are long strands with larger beads, they will tend to be more valuable. Ornaments such as bangles and bracelets made of jade stones of one color are again very costly.

Is jade stone good for you?

Light green jade stones are considered a lucky stone in holistic medicine and crystal therapy and are associated with good health, money, and love. Jade is related to the heart chakra and is used to alleviate stress, anxiety, and blood circulation problems.
At Gems N Gems, we offer Jade and Nano Sital Jade at affordable rates. If you want to purchase these valuable stones for your jewelry, or other personal needs, choose us today!