May Birthstone: Jade | Explaining the Meaning, Effects, and Appeal of Jadeite Gemstones to Give to Your Special Ones

Effect (recommended luck)

Financial luck and health luck

Characteristics of jade

A stone that is also popular in Japan.

May Birthstone (Jade) Words

Jade symbolizes virtue, mercy, and wisdom, and has long been considered the most precious gemstone in the East, favored by emperors and aristocrats.

Jade Color

Jade is most famous for its green color, but it also comes in a variety of colors, including white, light purple, yellow, red, and black, each with its own unique beauty and meaning.

The thoughts behind jade

Jade, which brings about spiritual growth and purification of the heart, is said to give the wearer a calm mind and deep insight, and to build harmony and happiness in human relationships.

The charm and characteristics of jade

With a hardness of 6-7, it has a unique oily luster and a smooth texture. There are two types: jadeite (hard jade) and nephrite (soft jade), both of which have a beautiful green color and excellent toughness.

History and origin of jade

In China, jade has been highly valued for over 5,000 years and is considered a stone that represents the virtues of a gentleman. In Japan, it has been used as an ornament since the Jomon period.

Jadeite production areas

The main jadeite producing areas are Myanmar, Guatemala, Russia, and Japan (Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture). In particular, the imperial jadeite from Myanmar is known as the highest quality in the world.