Jade Stone

Significance Of Jade In Chinese Culture

Jade is not just a stone in China, they consider it to be a symbol of significance, wealth and wisdom. They say in China “Gold has a value; jade is invaluable”. We have two types of Jade here, these are composed of different silicate minerals which made Jadeite and Nephrite. Nephrite is usually creamy in colour with an oily lustre. Jadeite is more valuable because of its glassy lustre and hardness. Jadeite can be carved into artifacts, and China is known for this practice.

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