The Meaning of Jade Beads

Jade beads are a special gemstone in jewelry making. Worn by imperial families for centuries, jade is a very spiritual stone. It has a variety of meanings, having been called the jewelry of heaven, the stone of immortality, a symbol of purity and is believed to embody the five cardinal virtues: charity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom.

Jade has a long history in China, and is note for its strength, beauty, ethereal power. There are many tales and words are associated with jade. The Chinese word for jade is “Yu” which meaning “one who rules; jade was worn only by the Emperor and royal family in ancient China. But today, every Chinese can wear jade beads jewelry. Many Chinese parents give their children jade beads jewelry because they believe the jade jewelry will protect them. In addition, the jade reminds the young adults of their parents’ eternal love and protection.

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Jade beads come in different colors, sizes and shapes, and each color has special meaning.

Plum Jade: smoky lavender with natural varied tones. Jade has been cherished for millennia by different cultures-China, Central America and New Zealand. Formed at high pressures the crystals are densely packed. As a magical stone which could bring protection from the gods. Lavender jade is believed to bestow inner peace.

Lemon Jade: strong citrus lemon with creamy white markings. It is a superb summer color. Known as Yu stone, jade was the “Stone of Heaven” in ancient China. Yellow jewelry is believed to energies and stimulates, and brings joy and happiness.

Black Jade: Said to offer protection from negativity and fosters the wise use of power.

Golden Jade: is believed to help with understanding and empathy.

Red Jade: used to defuse tense situations. Very stimulating to the user and brings up old things so we can openly deal with them.

White Jade: is believed to foster practical spirituality.

Jade beads have been used in making jewelry for a long time. Jade beads earrings, bracelets, pendant necklaces and beaded necklaces, rings, bangles and anklets are available in many countries now, especially in China, for China jade beads are very popular in the whole world. If you want to have some jade beads jewelry or want to present some jade beads jewelry as gifts to others, I would say you’d better to choose some quality jade jewelries as they have collection value, and worth to be worn from generation to generation. Do some works before you purchase them from China, and choose a reliable supplier like PandaHall.com. You will fall in love with them at your first sight.