Embrace the transformative energy of Jade with this exquisite 925 Sterling Silver chunky bracelet, size 7.5, offered for $70 This ancient stone of protection and prosperity vibrates at an earthly and high frequency, nurturing Heart Chakra balance and inspiring personal growth.
- China: Revered as the "stone of heaven," embodying five virtues: wisdom, justice, modesty, courage, and purity. Used in elaborate burial suits and rituals to preserve the dead and ensure immortality. Symbol of imperial power and high social status.
- New Zealand (Māori): Known as pounamu, or greenstone, it is considered a sacred taonga (treasure). Believed to be a talisman that ensures long life and fertility, with pieces gaining spiritual power (mana) when passed down through generations.
- Mesoamerica (Aztec, Maya, Olmec): Valued more than gold, symbolizing life, fertility, and the heavens. Adored for its healing properties, particularly for internal organs. Used in religious rituals and believed to connect people to their gods.
- Spanish Naming: Named piedra de ijada (stone of the flank) by the Spanish conquistadors, who observed the Aztecs using it to treat kidney and side pain, a name later shortened to "jade."