Jade 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole 8-Inch Staff Picks It has been prized both

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

blush color is deceptive

the colors are naturally occurring

first known as saualpite

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

Jade 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole 8-Inch Staff Picks It has been prized bothJade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium from western Canada. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish.