Jade is not identified by green color alone
Jade is a name used for two distinct materials, jadeite and nephrite, rather than a mixture that every piece contains. Green shades can vary, and treatments may affect appearance. A seller’s exact material description is therefore important. Compare color, translucency, finish and carving details alongside that information, not as a substitute for it.
What is the significance of Green Jade in modern times?
Green Jade continues to be valued for its beauty and symbolism, and is often used in contemporary jewelry and spiritual practices.
Personal symbolism
In contemporary crystal symbolism, green jade is associated with harmony and good fortune. These are personal or cultural associations. Someone may choose a piece as a reminder of those values, without expecting the material to produce a physical or emotional effect.
Before choosing a piece
Read the stated material, dimensions and construction of the actual item. Keep the care directions for its setting, cord or other components as well as the stone. Store finished pieces so that they do not strike one another, and choose a stable location for decorative objects.
