Jade beads are available in many shades of blue lavender, tan, gray, green, off-white, pink, reddish, orange, and black. Jade is the name given for two different gem rocks; Jadeite and Nephrite. The Jadeite type is rarer and thus, more precious than Nephrite type. Jadeite is vari-colored, whereas much of the nephrite is a bold green, white and black. Jade bead is said to have the power to cure kidney ailments. Jade bead also stimulates creativity while creating harmony. Since Ancient times in China, Jade “yu” has been regarded as the royal gemstone. It is the state gemstone of Alaska. |
