Jade

usgb/dʒeɪd/
noun

A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consists of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.

She wore a necklace made of jade.
Visual representation of "jade" - A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consists of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.

Often appears as...

  • jade necklace
  • jade bracelet
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Cultural Significance

Jade is highly valued in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity and moral integrity.

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Gifts of jade bangles are common in Chinese weddings.
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Historical Value

Jade objects can be artifacts from ancient civilizations, important for historical study.

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Museums display jade masks from the Maya civilization.
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Precious Gemstone

Like diamonds and rubies, jade is considered precious and can be very expensive.

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His grandmother passed down a valuable jade ring.
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