Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral and one of the two types of pure jade. The other is known as nephrite. Jadeite is the rarer of the two, and as a result it is more precious. The most valuable form of jadeite is a striking and even emerald green known as “imperial jadeite”.
The history of jadeite goes back several thousand years when it was first used to make weapons and tools because of its toughness. Jadeite was highly prized by the Mayans and Aztecs, in fact the name “jade” originates from the Spanish “piedra de ijada”, meaning “stone for the pain in the side”. It was thus named after Spanish explorers noticed natives of Central America holding pieces of jade to their sides to cure ills. In Chinese, jade is known as “yu”, which means “heavenly” or “imperial”. Therefore, it is considered to be the imperial gem in Chinese culture. In China, jade was found in the tombs of Shang kings.
Home: Jadeite will attract good fortune into your home.
Love: Jadeite is excellent for creating a passionate experience with your lover.
Protection: Jadeite will repel negativity. It is very protective for babies and women, especially new mothers and pregnant women.
Finance & Prosperity: Jadeite is a fortune and prosperity charm.
Health & Healing: Jadeite is a very gentle healing stone and will help amplify the body’s natural self-healing capacity. It is good for any problems involving arthritis, the bladder, blood-sugar imbalance, eyes, fluid retention kidneys, joint pain and stiffness and the lungs. It will also boost self-love and self-esteem.
Psychic: Jadeite is a must for dream interpretation and is excellent for bringing lucid dreams.
It Is the Stone of: Gardeners and lovers.
Work: Jadeite will help attract new business and will help you keep your mind at its sharpest.
Animals: Jadeite will help to keep pets healthy and help bring about long life.
Children: Jadeite is good for lonely and/or shy children who have difficulty making friends. It will help attract friendship. It is also good for teenagers and will help bring balance to their life.