What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIA Jade has its cultural roots in the smoke-dimmed caves and huts that sheltered prehistoric humans Around the world, Stone Age workers shaped this toughest of gems into weapons, tools, ornaments, and ritual objects
GIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones GIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos research
What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIA Buyer's Guide Jade is an umbrella term for two gem materials: jadeite and nephrite Both can be shaped into exquisite carvings or decorative objects
Jadeite Jade Quality Factors - GIA Jade is a spiritual stone with significant meaning that’s intricately woven into the Chinese culture The price for fine-quality jadeite has risen dramatically along with China’s economic rise
Jade History and Lore - GIA In Central America, the Mayans and the Aztecs prized jadeite jade They used it for medicinal purposes as well as for jewelry, ornaments, and religious artifacts The name jade comes from the Spanish expression piedra de ijada—literally “stone of the pain in the side ”
Jade - Gemological Institute of America There are two mineral s called jade: jadeite and nephrite Jadeite has a brighter and clearer color than nephrite Both nephrite and jadeite are tougher than steel They come in other colors besides green, such as yellow and purple! Jade has been around for centuries – ancient people used it for tools, weapons, and art
Jade Description - GIA Modern gemologists use the word “jade” as a generic term for both nephrite and jadeite These minerals have been linked throughout history