Jade

Jade is a gemstone that can have various colors, but the most common and iconic one is green.

Green jade can range from light apple green to deep emerald green, depending on the amount of iron in its composition.

The most valuable green jade, also known as imperial jade, has a vibrant emerald hue and high transparency.

Green jade is often associated with luck, abundance, and prosperity in many cultures.

Jade can also have other colors, such as lavender, white, yellow, orange, red, black, and brown.

Each jade color has its own meaning and benefits, such as emotional healing, creativity, joy, and serenity.

Jade is not a single mineral, but a name for two different types of rocks: nephrite and jadeite.

Nephrite is more common and has a softer and more greasy appearance, while jadeite is rarer and has a harder and more glassy appearance.

Jadeite is also more likely to have vivid colors, such as lavender and red, than nephrite.

Both types of jade are very durable and resistant to wear and tear, making them ideal for carving and jewelry.

Jade is a beautiful and versatile gemstone that has been valued for thousands of years by many civilizations, especially in Asia.

Jade is not only admired for its aesthetic appeal, but also for its spiritual and healing properties.

Jade is said to promote harmony, wisdom, balance, and protection for the wearer.

• Leaves of jade plants, ferns and succulents.

• The skin of some reptiles and amphibians, such as geckos, frogs and snakes.

• The eyes of some animals, such as cats, parrots and owls.

• The jewelry and ornaments made from jade stones, which are valued for their beauty and symbolism in some cultures.

• Clothing and accessories with jade color as a fashion accent or as a contrast to other colors.

• The paint and wallpaper that use jade color to create a soothing and refreshing atmosphere in a room.

• Foods and drinks with jade color as natural or artificial coloring, such as mint ice cream, matcha tea, kiwi fruit.

• The art and design that uses jade color as an inspiration or a theme, such as paintings, sculptures and logos.

• The words and expressions that idenfity the jade color as a metaphor or a description, such as "jaded", "green with envy" and "jade-eyed".

• Jade plants: These are succulent plants that have thick, fleshy leaves that are often green or jade-colored.
  They are native to South Africa and Mozambique, and are popular as houseplants because of their easy care and longevity.
  Jade plants are also considered lucky in some cultures, and are sometimes given as gifts for weddings or new businesses.

• Jade vine: This is a tropical climbing plant that has spectacular jade-colored flowers that hang in long clusters.
  The flowers are pollinated by bats, and can grow up to three meters long.
  The jade vine is native to the Philippines, where it is endangered due to habitat loss and overharvesting.
  The jade vine is also cultivated in botanical gardens and greenhouses around the world.

• Jade eggs: These are eggs made of jade that are used for vaginal exercises by some women.
  The practice of using jade eggs dates back to ancient China, where they were believed to enhance sexual health, vitality, and spirituality.
  Jade eggs are also said to balance hormones, prevent uterine prolapse, and increase orgasmic pleasure.
  However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims, and some experts warn that using jade eggs can cause infections, pelvic pain, and toxic shock syndrome.

• Jade cabbage: This is a sculpture of a Chinese cabbage made of jadeite, a type of jade.
  The sculpture is one of the most famous artworks in the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan.
  It was carved during the Qing dynasty, and is admired for its realistic details and coloration.
  The jade cabbage also has a locust and a katydid camouflaged among the leaves, symbolizing fertility and prosperity.
  

• Jade roller: This is a beauty tool that consists of a jade stone attached to a metal handle.
  The jade roller is used to massage the face, neck, and eyes, with the aim of improving blood circulation, reducing puffiness, and smoothing wrinkles.
  Jade rollers are also claimed to have healing properties, such as clearing toxins, balancing energy, and enhancing skin tone.
  However, there is little scientific research to back up these benefits, and some dermatologists caution that jade rollers can harbor bacteria and cause skin irritation.