Gemstone Beads in Jet, Nephrite, Jadeite and Serpentine ~J's~
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The only jade on this page that is true jade is the nephrite BC Jade, they are at the top. The other jades are industry name for serpentines and certain kinds of quartzite that are enhanced to give the appearance of jade. Jet beads are at the bottom of the page.
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One 15.5" strand white Jade opaque round beads 4mm. There is a such a thing as white Jade but it is very expensive. Most places that sell white Jade are selling glass. That is what this is, it is man made.
One 15.5" strand white Jade opaque round beads 6mm. There is real white Jade but it is expensive. Most places selling white Jade are selling glass. That is what this is, it is manmade.
The term jade is actually two different rocks, nephrite and jadeite. While nephrite can be a variety of shades of green as well as creamy white, jadeite, which is rarer than nephrite, can be blue, lavender-mauve, pink, and emerald-green.
Some varieties of serpentine are also called jade, on this site we make the distinction between the two.
The Chinese used jade for carving beads, buttons, axe heads and other weapons and the stone was also traditionally used by the Koreans. Jade comes from Australia, Canada, China, Mexico, New Zealand, Taiwan and the U.S.A.
The Portuguese called jade the gemstone of the loins and it is still purported to help protect the kidneys, heart, larynx, liver, spleen, thymus and thyroid. Jade is known as a symbol of love and virtue and is said to strengthen the body and increase longevity.
African Jade is a green or “gooseberry” garnet that is mined in Africa.
Jet is a lightweight material of organic origin. It comes from decaying wood and is black or dark brown.
Long ago it was worn during mourning and due to its somber appearance, it has been made into rosaries. Many cultures continue to use jet for religious purposes such as prayer beads. When jet is rubbed it may produce an electric charge similar to amber, thus its designation as black amber.
Most of the jet is produced in England, yet it may also come from Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the U.S.A.
Some believe jet can protect against illness and personal attacks. It may also guard against the evil eye.
Disclaimer:
This information has come from many sources. We are not responsible for the information presented on this page expressed or implied about the suitability of this stone for healing or for curing diseases. The information here is provided for you to make your own decisions and has not been evaluated or approved by FDA or any other agencies.
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