{"product_id":"bracelet-jade-nephrite-canada-aa-boules-3-4mm","title":"Canada A Nephrite Jade Bracelet (3-4mm balls)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBRA-JADV-15\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Canada\u003cbr\u003eGrade: A \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApprox. 17-18cm - Fits all wrists measuring 16 to 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eApprox. 7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PBMainTxt\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA = good\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful elastic bracelet made of 3-4mm Canadian nephrite jade beads.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePatterns and colors may vary from one bracelet to another.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade is not a precious stone, but it has been adored, used, and carved by multiple civilizations for about eight millennia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, jade was considered a single stone. However, in 1863, Alexis Damour (1808-1902), a French mineralogist, differentiated three types of minerals under the name jade and dissociated them. These three minerals have distinct characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first of these minerals is called jadeite. It belongs to the silicate family and more specifically to the pyroxene group (minerals from the inosilicate group, components of magmatic and metamorphic rocks). It is the most precious, densest, and rarest jade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts color is generally white or gray. It is rather transparent in appearance. Its shades and opacity differ depending on the inclusions it possesses. The most common color is green, more or less dark. It varies according to its titanium, manganese, or chromium content. However, jadeite can also be pink, orange, or purple. It has the highest hardness among jades, ranging between 6 and 7 on the Mohs scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second of these minerals is nephrite. Nephrite is found in greater quantities than jadeite. It is essentially composed of basic magnesium silicate, calcium with the presence of ferric iron. Nephrite can be translucent, white or very slightly yellow, opaque, brown or gray to green, and can present all shades of green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore specifically, nephrite is a rock composed of amphibole (iron and magnesium silicate) of green, black, or brown color, or actinote (a ferromagnesian mineral from the silicate family). It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It is less hard than jadeite, but it still allows for the manufacture of tools, jewelry, or ornamental objects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third of these minerals is kosmochlor, which is the rarest of jades. It has a composition similar to jadeite and belongs to the silicate family and the pyroxene group. Depending on its impurity content and their nature, it has an emerald green hue, more or less intense. It can have traces of titanium, aluminum, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosmochlor comes from the site where a meteorite fell in Toluca, Mexico. This jade comes from space. Furthermore, its name comes from the German \"kosmische\" meaning cosmic. \"Chlor\" comes from the Greek \"khlôros\" which refers to the color green. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the Portuguese who brought jade back at the end of the 15th century. Indeed, they had settled in Canton, China. This mineral was then called \"piedra de ijada,\" meaning \"loin stone.\" This name illustrates the healing power of this stone on kidney pains, or nephritic pains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Latin texts, the name lapis nephreticus refers to jade. The French discovered this stone in the 17th century and named it \"éjade.\" Subsequently, the \"e\" disappeared and the mineral became jade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade objects dating back approximately 5,000 years have been found. Jade then became a sacred stone during Chinese prehistory. Deceased members of the elite were buried with jade. Jade represented absolute power, and Chinese emperors carried a jade scepter during important ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greeks possessed jade from birth to death. They also used it to soothe and heal their wounds. In New Zealand, the Maoris made tools, weapons, and jewelry from jade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main deposits of jade are located in Canada, Thailand, China, Russia, and the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNephrite jade is a stone of balance and energy. It balances our emotions by allowing us to release buried anxieties. This brings appeasement, calm, and a feeling of lightness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, it generates self-confidence and a certain benevolence towards oneself. It helps to detach from accumulated traumas and makes way for the positive emotions that surround us. It helps to find inner peace. Once the mind is free, tranquility sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNephrite jade is strongly recommended for people who are weakened, overly nervous, and easily exhausted. It is a stone of energy that restores vitality. It frees the mind from guilt and helps to distance oneself from the judgment of others. It gives wisdom and facilitates openness towards others without prejudice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mineral improves the body's endurance and diffuses serenity. It is ideal for meditation and promotes introspection. Nephrite jade is said to be a stone of honesty towards oneself and others. It helps to know oneself better and to have a better understanding of oneself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case of a breakup or the loss of a loved one, wearing nephrite jade gives the strength to overcome wounds and moral suffering. It stabilizes emotions and calms pain. Nephrite jade allows one to move forward after difficult trials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\"\u003eThis model is made from natural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.laboiteacailloux.com\/collections\/jade\" title=\"Jade: virtues, properties and benefits\"\u003ejade\u003c\/a\u003e, selected for its quality. 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