All About Jade Stone, Stone of Power

With its colors ranging from light to dark green, the jade stone is a symbol of purity, power, and wisdom. Jade is a protective stone that guards its wearer from evil. It is also renowned for attracting luck and promoting friendship.

History of Jade Stone

Jade is a natural stone that has existed in China since 5000 BC. Despite extensive trade between China and the West, it wasn't until the early 16th century that this stone appeared in Europe, specifically in the Mediterranean basin. Over centuries and years, Jade gained increasing importance among people, eventually becoming one of the most widely used stones in lithotherapy.

Emperor's Stone in China and the East

Jade stone played an important role in ancient China. It was customary to cover the bodies of high-ranking deceased individuals with artistic objects made of this precious stone. Jade traditionally became a gem associated with the emperor, an undisputed symbol of supreme power. In its polished and worked form, the stone is a sign of beauty and prestige. When a Chinese person possessed an object or jewelry made of this stone, such as a jade pendant, they could hope to attain the dignity of the Empire. It thus remained widely used throughout subsequent centuries, up to modern times.

In the East, jade stone represented the Emperor and embodied the powers of the sun, absolute powers. The emperor held a jade scepter and presented jade tablets to princes, according to their hierarchical position. First-rank princes received two engraved jade columns. Second-rank princes, with a standing man. Third-rank princes, with a bowed man. Fourth-rank princes, with millet. Fifth-rank men, with a rush leaf.

An important mineral in pre-Columbian cultures

In Central America, ancient pre-Columbian deposits were uncovered in the 1970s. Certain varieties of jade have long been associated with these cultures. The blue-green stone is still known today as Olmec jade. While the dark green stone is known as Maya jade. Large deposits were found in the Guatemalan highlands, in the Sierra de las Minas territory. The Aztecs used this stone for making masks and objects related to water deities. Similarly, it held greater value than gold in their eyes, as evidenced by Moctezuma's treasure given to the conquistadors.

The popularization of jade in Europe

Robust and tenacious, this stone was eventually exploited by Portuguese merchants to create sublime decorative objects and resell them in Europe. Indeed, for the Greeks, jade was believed to accompany humans from birth to death thanks to the three goddesses of destiny: the Moirai. In the medical world, the Greeks used this magnificent stone to relieve pain and accelerate the healing process of their wounds. They also habitually placed jade stones on their eyelids to soothe eye pain. Furthermore, in Ireland, Celtic peoples established a link between this exceptional stone and Brigit, the goddess of arts and magic.

Mineralogical properties of Jade

Jade is a mineral that belongs to the silicates. It consists of three variants:

• Nephrite Jade which is composed of calcium and magnesium.
• Jadeite Jade which is composed of sodium and aluminum silicate.
• Kosmochlor Jade which is composed of sodium and chromium silicate.

Furthermore, the compositions of these stone variants impact its color. Indeed, salt plays the most essential role in the diversity of its color. For example, cobalt salt imparts a bluish hue, or manganese iron salt gives it a pinker dye. As for chromium salt, which is one of the variants, it gives it its well-known green color. However, this purified stone is white.

From white stone to various shades of Jade, this precious stone has become dominant in the market and is one of the most valued stones. Its price continues to rise thanks to its various benefits, whether physical, psychological, or even spiritual. Jadeite therefore remains the most precious variant, thanks to its color, which resembles Emerald, and its extreme rarity.

The main regions where this stone originates are Burma, Canada, China, the United States, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Russia. However, during the 21st century, new jade deposits were discovered in Italy.

The virtues of Jade in Lithotherapy:

Benefits for the mind:

On a mental level, in lithotherapy, this sublime stone represents honesty and temperance, especially in all aspects related to power:

• Jade helps to bring objectivity to the judgment of others and increases awareness.
• It removes guilt and allows one to face realities.
• It helps you find inner peace by freeing your mind from mental rumination.
• It helps you overcome life's difficult challenges by chasing away intrusive thoughts and healing emotional wounds.

Benefits for the body:

Moreover, jade stone treats all physical dysfunctions of nervous origin, such as skin irritations and dryness.

• It has always been used to relieve kidney and urinary ailments.
• To preserve your skin's natural radiance, this stone promotes elasticity and the healing process.
• It reduces headaches: In case of intense migraine, you can place it directly on your forehead.
• It is also known to promote the elimination of organic waste and stimulate blood circulation.

Spiritual benefits:

On a spiritual level, this green stone is associated with the heart chakra. Located in the center of the chest and among the 7 chakras, the heart chakra is considered the home of love and sincerity.

• Jade helps to find one's path.
• It brings wealth and success.
• It promotes meditation and aids concentration.
• It awakens knowledge.
• It acts as a protective shield against negative vibrations.

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