Its unbreakable spell continues generating greed in the world, becoming object of desire, since many have considered it more expensive than the same gold. The jadeite is the most expensive way of jade, it is seen as the most precious because it is less frequent.
The man discovered 7,000 years ago. In prehistoric times was used to make tools and weapons, because it is a very hard material. It is often called royal gem in China, because it was highly appreciated by the emperors; for the Mayans and the Aztecs had more value than the same gold.
This stone has its own language through its wide variety of colors, including several shades of green, lilac, orange, white and black; however, the green color is the most popular. The black jade is a very difficult piece to obtain; this color was used by the Maya to their ceremonies of magic hidden; and used it to protect themselves against diseases of the kidney and gallbladder problems; in addition, was associated with fertility and abundance. It is considered by the Chinese as a very important symbol of power. The dark green was destined for the amulets for good luck.
The more expensive stones have a green more clear; and the hardness of Jade jadeite varies from 7.0 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, where the harder ore, the diamond, is a 10. This quality makes the jadeite an ideal gem for daily use, because you do not have to worry about that it will be easily ruined.
The jadeite can only be found in four places in the world: Burma (is one of the largest producers of jade of the world), USA (California), Japan, and Guatemala.
The jadeite is ranked number four among the ten gems more rare and valuable of the world. It may sound as if it were a semiprecious stone, known informally as “jade”, but this jewel incredibly is much more valuable. Appreciated more when it is in a intense and translucent green color; the jadeite is found mainly in limited quantities in Myanmar.
In 1997, the auction house of Christie sold a collar of jadeite, of the highest quality called “Imperial”, in nearly $10 million. The jadeite can be sold for millions of dollars per carat carved and polished. Its market value is $20,000 per carat.
The chemical composition of the jadeite is a combination of silicate, sodium and aluminum. Its pure color is white, and the different hues are due to the inclusion of other minerals; however, the emerald jadeite green color is the more sought after by collectors.
It is a complete stone because, in addition to its beauty and appreciated value, different cultures found in this stone medicinal and mystical properties.
At present, It continues to be measured its therapeutic qualities, and is imposed as a symbol of beauty, authority and tenacity.
The jadeite is an imposing jewel that it is worth admiring and anyone can covet. Appreciate its beauty, value, and authenticity!
The color is so vibrant and the positive qualities make this jewelry a nice acquisition.