A Gem of Many Colors

Jade is the name of two different minerals: jadeite and nephrite. Both of these types of jade are extremely durable, so it’s no wonder why people have been using them for thousands of years!

Jadeite is the rarer type of jade. It doesn’t exist in large deposits like nephrite does, and it’s much more expensive as a result. Jadeite can be found in many different colors, ranging from brown to green to red—the most valuable color being emerald green.

Nephrite has also been valued by humans throughout time; however, because it’s less rare than jadeite and can be found naturally in larger deposits, it was more common to find this mineral around homes during ancient times (especially because they didn’t know there were actually two separate minerals called “jade”). Nephrite is usually green or white with shades ranging between the two colors (though it can sometimes appear gray).

Jade and Chinese Culture

Jade has been a symbol of beauty in China for centuries. In Chinese culture, jade is associated with purity and virtue. It also represents wisdom and justice, as well as modesty, courage and grace.

The ancient Chinese believed that jade contained the essence of life force and luck. Jade was also believed to protect against evil spirits while at the same time increasing one’s longevity by promoting health and preserving youthfulness.

Jade for Women

Jade for Women

Jade is considered to have a feminine energy, and it’s no wonder why. Jade is beautiful, possessing all the qualities you’d want in a stone: its smooth texture, range of colors and translucence make it stand out as an elegant choice. Jade has also been considered a symbol of purity, beauty and grace ever since ancient times. In Chinese mythology jade was said to represent femininity; while pearls represented masculinity due to their white coloration which resembled semen (yes). The color green was also considered feminine because plants were thought to be female organisms that could give birth to other plants – just like women who could give birth! Because of this association with femininity jade bracelets are often used as good luck charms or talismans by women today; so if you’re looking for something that will help attract love into your life then try wearing one on your wrist! There’s even an old wives’ tale about how wearing a jade bracelet boosts fertility (not sure what kind of research they conducted but hey-ho!). While there aren’t any scientific studies proving these claims true we’ve searched high and low through our archives only coming up empty handed…

Jade for Men

Many men like jade bracelets for their beauty and the way they look on their wrists. Jade can also be a symbol of wealth and status, so it is not uncommon for jade bracelets to be given as gifts to men by those higher in rank or wealth. The Chinese believe that these bracelets will protect them from evil spirits, which is one reason why they were often worn by Chinese nobility during the Ming Dynasty. Jade bracelets are a symbol of strength, virility and immortality for men—after all, how else could you explain such a strong material being so soft?

The Healing Power of Jade

Jade is thought to have healing properties. It is believed to be good for the body and mind, bringing peace and harmony. Jade bracelets are especially helpful for people suffering from illness or stress, as well as those who may be experiencing emotional difficulties.

How to Take Care of Your Jade Bracelet

Taking good care of your jade bracelet will help keep it in great shape for years to come. Here are some tips:

• You can clean a jade bracelet with a soft cloth.
• When washing, use mild soap and water or liquid dishwashing detergent but no abrasives like steel wool or scouring pads since they could scratch the surface of the stone and make it dull over time (like when you wash dishes).
• Don’t wear your jade bracelet in the shower or while swimming because water can damage it!
• Avoid storing in direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, especially cold places like freezers (though perhaps less so than hot ones), as these conditions may cause cracking too…so just store them normally on their own shelf somewhere inside at room temperature where humidity levels are stable.”

The history of the jade bracelet is fascinating and steeped in tradition.

The history of the jade bracelet is fascinating and steeped in tradition. It’s clear that this beautiful stone has been used for centuries by both men and women, for both beauty and healing purposes.

In ancient China, jade was considered to be one of the most important materials in life — it was even used as currency! Because of its scarcity and value, there were strict rules about who could use it or wear it (mostly royalty) which contributed to its glamorous reputation.