Unique, strikingly beautiful and culturally significant, jadeite jade is all that and more.
Each piece of jadeite jewellery is wholly unparalleled in its distinctiveness, with differences amongst pieces notably discernible even with the naked eye (a bonus for someone who doesn`t own any loupe for gemstone valuation, i.e. someone like me).
Jadeite is hard and durable, making it practical jewellery for daily wear (well, unless you are talking about those kryptonite-like imperial jadeite, which would not at all be suitable for daily wear unless you are those who like to advertise their wealth... okay, I do concede that many people consider jadeite a sign of their social status, so, it would be fair to say that quite a few people wear it to show off their wealth...;)...), is often of a decent size (imagine those tiny diamonds – unless you are one of those who has lying around a diamond pendant or ring with at least one carat – being lost; what are the chances of you finding it again?), but above all, jadeite is amazingly gorgeous!
To wax poetic about jadeite, I think I will use the metaphor of the moon and stars. As the children song `Twinkle twinkle little star` illustrates well, diamonds are like the stars, twinkling brilliantly in the night sky. For all its beauty, though, it could never compare to the ethereally luminous glow of the moon, which would be a fitting representation of jadeite jade. Jadeite jade, like the moon, is mesmerising.
Culturally, jade, and by extension, jadeite jade, symbolised spiritual integrity and the harmony of earth, human and heaven. No other stone or precious gemstone is as exalted as jade in Chinese culture. Jade represents all that is good on earth, humanity and the heavens, as well as believed to be able to ward of bad spirits/luck and to confer protection to its bearer. Additionally, jade has long been considered a status symbol, hence the willingness of wealth to show off itself. ;) (Oh, and it is also rare, as Burma is the only source of gem-quality jadeite around).
Now that we know a bit of `why jadeite`, let us move along to other more pertinent information about jadeite.
Disclaimer: Photos of jadeite posted on this blog are courtesy of Joytec Co., Japan. They can be found here and here.
Each piece of jadeite jewellery is wholly unparalleled in its distinctiveness, with differences amongst pieces notably discernible even with the naked eye (a bonus for someone who doesn`t own any loupe for gemstone valuation, i.e. someone like me).
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| Old Mine Green Chili Pendant |
Jadeite is hard and durable, making it practical jewellery for daily wear (well, unless you are talking about those kryptonite-like imperial jadeite, which would not at all be suitable for daily wear unless you are those who like to advertise their wealth... okay, I do concede that many people consider jadeite a sign of their social status, so, it would be fair to say that quite a few people wear it to show off their wealth...;)...), is often of a decent size (imagine those tiny diamonds – unless you are one of those who has lying around a diamond pendant or ring with at least one carat – being lost; what are the chances of you finding it again?), but above all, jadeite is amazingly gorgeous!
To wax poetic about jadeite, I think I will use the metaphor of the moon and stars. As the children song `Twinkle twinkle little star` illustrates well, diamonds are like the stars, twinkling brilliantly in the night sky. For all its beauty, though, it could never compare to the ethereally luminous glow of the moon, which would be a fitting representation of jadeite jade. Jadeite jade, like the moon, is mesmerising.
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| Red Cabochon |
Culturally, jade, and by extension, jadeite jade, symbolised spiritual integrity and the harmony of earth, human and heaven. No other stone or precious gemstone is as exalted as jade in Chinese culture. Jade represents all that is good on earth, humanity and the heavens, as well as believed to be able to ward of bad spirits/luck and to confer protection to its bearer. Additionally, jade has long been considered a status symbol, hence the willingness of wealth to show off itself. ;) (Oh, and it is also rare, as Burma is the only source of gem-quality jadeite around).
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| Icy Dragon Pendant |
Now that we know a bit of `why jadeite`, let us move along to other more pertinent information about jadeite.
Disclaimer: Photos of jadeite posted on this blog are courtesy of Joytec Co., Japan. They can be found here and here.
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