Jade is a semi-precious gemstone that can be found in various parts of the world including: Burma, Canada, China, New Zealand, Guatemala, Russia, and Switzerland (Swiss Alps). This prized semi-precious stone consists of two types or varieties: nephrite and jadeite.
Available in various colors or shades ranging from white, orange, pink, and red to black and purple (not the only colors available), this gemstone has been known to civilization for thousands of years. Ancient and modern cultures alike prize and revere jade for its beauty, strength, healing, and protective powers or properties.
In Chinese and other cultures jade was and in some cases still is today fashioned into various items including:
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 China Old Silver Jade Kwan yin Kirin Lid Incense Burner 132013  US $22.51
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 Translucent Green Jade Buddha Amulet Pendant 04 US $6.99
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 Zipao Jade Tibet Buddhist Pu Sa Lion Amulet Pendant US $.01
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 Chinese Rare zi pao jade lovely monkey pendant US $.99
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 16 mm Beautiful Green Jade Bead Made Hand chain US $.25
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 Rare Jade Carved Buddha Amulet Blessing Pendant US $8.99
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- Deity Carvings (jade Buddha, Jade Kwan Yin)
- Tools And Utensils (combs)
- Jewelry (beads, jade Buddha necklaces, Buddhist protection amulets, pendants, rings, earrings)
- Weapons
- Grave Decorations And Furnishings
- Jade Gifts (jewelry boxes and trinket boxes
- Etc.
As previously mentioned jadeite and nephrite are thought by many to have protective and healing powers. With regard to its healing powers, it is believed by various cultures throughout the world that these stones are useful for treating kidney, blood pressure, a headache symptoms to name a few.
Other healing energy and healing properties pertaining to jade correspond to the various gemstone colors. For instance a blue stone reportedly aids the user or wearer in relaxation during meditative practices and red helps to relieve tension.
Whatever the color though jade is known throughout the world for its healing, protective, and spiritual qualities. Because of this, protection amulets are frequently made from various colors of this semi-precious stone.
The stones are typically carved with symbolic carvings of deities, spirits and sacred symbols like the swastika or Om symbol. Because of the combination of the protective qualities of the gemstone and those of the symbolic carving, the wearer of the protection amulet gets a sort of "double whammy" of protection.
Aside from the protective qualities of the stone, and the symbolic carvings; these amulets are often blessed by various Buddhist clergy members. There are many Buddhist protection amulets available that have been blessed by Thai Buddhist monks, Tibetan Buddhist monks and other clergy men and women.
In addition to jade, protective amulets are frequently made of other materials including: copper, brass, bronze, wood, gold, silver, and other precious and semi-precious stones and metals.
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