Archive for July, 2008
Jade is an ornamental stone. The term jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. Nephrite jade consists of the calcium- and magnesium-rich amphibole mineral actinolite. The rock called jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite, a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The trade name Jadite is sometimes applied to translucent/opaque green glass.
The English word ‘jade’ is derived from the Spanish term piedra de ijada or ‘loin stone’, from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. ‘Nephrite’ is derived from lapis nephriticus, the Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada.
Jade pendants and jewelry are among the most popular examples of accessories out there.
Even though people usually associate jewelry with women, men today wear jewelry as well, and a lot more often than in past times. Jewelry is meant to add to one’s personality and display your own style and character therefore we all choose jewelry carefully to match our wardrobe, but mostly to complete our look.
Unique handcrafted jewelry has always been appreciated because everything is done by hand and not by a machine, therefore more thought goes into the making and setting as well as the details.