History and benefits of wearing Jade

Jade is a healing stone that has been valued for centuries in various cultures. However, it was considered a rare stone, that only the upper classes could afford to buy. As the Jade mining methods improved and as international trade was established, Jade became more accessible to the ordinary people.

Jade is the umbrella term for the two different types of decorative rocks used for jewellery or ornaments. It can also be referred to as "nephrite" or "jadeite". Nephrite is typically green, but may be yellow, white or black. Jadeite varies from white, to various shades of green; to lavender, yellow, orange, brown and black. Jadeite has about the same hardness as quartz, while nephrite is slightly softer.

Jade is considered to be the "Imperial gem" and as well as being used in the manufacture of exquisite jewellery, it was used to create both utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to Jade burial suits. 

There are many benefits of wearing Jade, including for:

+Protection: Jade is said to protect against evil spirits and harmful influences. 

+Good luck: Jade is believed to attract good luck, wealth, health, happiness and also friendship. 

+Healing: Jade is thought to relieve anxiety and lighten any emotions caused by fear. 

+Dream work: The wearing of Jade is said to help people dream and remember their dreams. 

+Transition: Jade is believed to provide a gentle transition from this world to the next. 

+Nobility: Jade was regarded as a gemstone of nobility, power and royalty in the East. 

+Heart chakra: Jade is associated with the heart chakra and is said to promote feelings of love, compassion and self-love for the wearer.