Nephrite Jade, which coincidentally is also known as “Wyoming Jade”, was first discovered in the Granite Mountain area of central Wyoming in 1936. The discovery was followed by an intense mining blitz for the next 20 years or so. A renewed interest in the gem has occurred in recent years, again increasing the mining activity.
Wyoming Jade is said to be some of the finest nephrite in the world and ranges from translucent to opaque in density and covers the complete spectrum of green from pale to olive. This gem should not be confused with jadeite, also known as jade, which is often found in colors of pink, yellow, lavender and orange as well as green. Both gems can be fashioned into jewelry but jadeite is the preferred and more valuable stone.
Jade has been used, historically, to attract love. In China, a jade butterfly is used as a symbol to invite a love interest. An ancient Chinese legend tells of a young man who follows a beautiful butterfly into a wealthy family’s garden and meets his true love. Jade can also be used to bring money into your life. Love…..money (visualize me using the universal scale weighing gesture), I guess you can’t lose if the gem spirits get mixed up. Holding a stone of jade while making a fiscal business decision will help you use your funds more creatively and productively.
Jade can be used as a protective amulet against accidents and misfortune. It is particularly good to protect children from illness. Chinese parents often give their sons and daughters jade bracelets to remind them of their love and to keep them safe.
The addition of a nephrite jade bead to my necklace will be helpful in the healing of lung, kidney, heart and stomach ailments. It can also strengthen my mental faculties, assist in clear reasoning and encourage emotional balance and stability. (Good Luck.) It can also be used to heal PTSD and nervous system overload.
The state of Wyoming designated Jade (Nephrite) as its official gemstone in 1967.
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