Post by juliajade on Feb 20, 2012 7:27:26 GMT
Jade Jewelry is an ornamental stone. The English word jade (alternative spellings "jaid", "jadeite") is derived (via French l'ejade and Latin ilia from the Spanish term piedra de ijada (first recorded in 1565) or "loin stone", from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. Jade Rings Nephrite is derived from lapis nephriticus, the Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada. In some countries, jade is more commonly known as 'greenstone'. Jade Necklace Jade was used for axe heads, knives, and other weapons, which can be delicately shaped. As metal-working technologies became available, the beauty of jade made it valuable for ornaments and decorative objects. Jade Pendant Jadeite measures between 6.5 and 7.0 Mohs hardness, and Nephrite between 5.5 and 6.0, so it can be worked with quartz or garnet sand, and polished with bamboo or even ground jade. Jade Bangle