Jewelry Bonanza

Jade earrings are considered elements of aesthetic beauty. The Chinese consider jade as “The stone of Heaven”. Jade is one of the popular gemstones used in making jewelry. Burma, Guatemala, Russia, Japan, California, Hawaii and Switzerland are home countries of true jadeite. Burmese jadeite is considered to be the highest quality of jade. More and more people now prefer jade jewelry because it gives the wearer a professional and trendy look at the same time. Jade earrings will stand for several years, as the stone is durable, hard, and resistant to even damaging chemicals.

Jade is essentially a stone made up of two different minerals – nephrite and jadeite. Both these minerals are identical in their characteristics, but they are structurally different. It is these minerals that make jade very tough. Ancient Chinese believed that jade is a special stone that represented beauty and permanence.

The Chinese people wear jade jewelry because they believe that the stone brings them good luck. It is said that kings of the Qing dynasty were buried with jade suit to protect their souls. Many ancient ceremonial objects of Chinese are carved out of jade. People from the west believed that jade has the power to relax the wearer and calm his mind. They also believed that jade has the ability to cure kidney ailments. In many stone therapies, jade earrings are recommended to relieve stress and tension.

Even though jade is not officially regarded as a birthstone, it is still considered as a mystical birthstone for those born in the month of March. If your sun sign is Virgo, then grab a pair of jade earrings and see if luck favors you. Twelfth wedding anniversaries are celebrated with jade jewelry as jade is believed to bring calmness into life.

Many people believe that jade is a green colored stone. The truth is jade is found in many different brilliant colors. Pure nephrite and jadeite looks simply white, but it is the traces of other minerals that determine the color of jade. Nephrite and jadeite are found in green, brown, yellow, gray and black. Lavender, light blue and reddish orange are popular jadeite colors. Now, jade jewelry can be found in various shapes and sizes. It is the cutting process that exposes the lustrous shine of the stone.

Before you start looking for jade earrings, you must understand the true value and nature of jade. Depending on the weight and quality of the stone, the cost of jade jewelry varies. It is important to choose the right company to buy your earrings made of jade because many artificial stones look just like jade. You will end up wasting your money buying some stone that looks like jade if you are not careful about your choice.

Jade stone is valued differently in different areas based on the preferences of people in any particular area. The color, intensity, texture, vivacity, transparency, and clarity are all considered to determine the value of jade. Since jadeite is rarer than nephrite, it is expensive. Multiple shades of colors are found in jade depending on the combination of minerals and certainly rare shades are esteemed high. In the Europe and USA, green jade is regarded high. In the far East, pure white jade or fine yellow or pink toned stones are considered precious. Thus it is no surprise that pink jade earrings are expensive and highly valued in those countries. Lavender jade earrings are also increasingly popular among jewelry makers.

Modern day jewelers sell several mineral stones under the name of jade. Enhanced or improved jade is also widely popular. These enhancements are called grades. However, they are very different from texture and color of grade which are natural phenomena. Type “A” jadeite is devoid of treatments, but surface waxing will be done to enhance lustrous look. Type “B” jades are stained jadeite stones exposed to chemical bleaches to bring out the color. Type “C” jades are dyed and artificially stained. In many cases of dying, the actual outcome of the process is unpredictable. Type “D” jade is not jade and it is a composite stone that has a jade top.

Since jade is an incredibly precious gemstone with high popularity, jewelry makers tend to use cheaper alternatives under the name of jade. On the internet, you can find various websites selling jade jewelry. When you are searching for a jade earring, make sure that you trust only reputable sellers. Oriental jewelry makers obtain jade from oriental countries and use them in making jewelry.

Even if you don’t believe in the religious and superstitious aspects of jade, a pair of earrings made of this stone can be a great addition to your earrings collection. As they are available in various colors and shapes, you can wear these earrings matching your outfit to bring out the professionalism in you. You can buy jade earrings in various metal settings like gold, white gold and silver depending on your budget and preference.