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boulder is over 2.000 tons. The
findings of other serpentines nearby indicate that there are other dykes in
the surrounding areas.
The color ranges of the jade is from white to
black including yellow, red, blue, green, etc. depending on its composite
chemicals. With full luster and good translucency, jade can be very
valuable. Jade is heavier, harder and brighter than other stones of the same
size. When its crystal composition of jade is smooth and delicate, the stone is
accepted as a quality jade. Purple blue or hyacinth blue jade are also of
reasonable value.
At the
biannual Myanmar Emporium plenty of jade are up for sale. For instance,
slabs of jade of various colours and sizes. Rough jade blocks ranged from a
small 2 kg rock of a remarkable deep green prized Imperial jade valued at a
staggering US$300,000 to a two-ton boulder of light green jade lined with
dark green veins at a reserve price of US$180,000.
There are
inexpensive pieces for sale such as jade / jadeite rings for US$1 baroque jade
pieces for US$3, jade bracelets for US$30 and for the indulgent, jade
chopsticks at US$80.00 a pair. There are more expensive pieces of course,
US$3,500 for an exquisite jade tea set consisting of a pot, six cups and a
tray, splendid jade carvings from simple animal figurines to more complex
Buddha images.
 
In July 1982, a jade stone which is 12
feet in length, 6.5 feet in height, 7 feet in girth and weighing 33 tons was
found in Lonkhin area of Phakant region. It is about 3 miles south of
Nanthmaw village between 25 degree 33 minute 11 second North Latitude and 96
degree 14 minute 30 second of East Longitude.
Jade - Classic
Quality Jewelry by Wanda Cortez
If I had
unlimited funds I would spend a large
proportion of it on objects made from jade,
both artifacts and modern pieces. The subtle
shades of green and lilac are what appeal to
me. Jade jewelry is understated, rather than
the "in your face" obviousness of many other
stones.
 
Jade is an incredibly tough material,
stronger than steel, and in pre-historical
times was used for axe-heads, knives and
weapons. It is only more recently that
Jade's beauty has led to its use in jewelry
and fine ornaments.
 There are two forms of jade, jadeite and
nephrite. The two have very different
structures, but exhibit similar properties.
The structural differences do not affect the
uses to which the jade is put, they are only
significant to a collector of gems.
Jade comes in a range of colors, from the
highly sought after emerald green of
"Imperial Jade" to delicate pinks and
lavenders. The emerald green color occurs
because the stones contain a trace of
chromium compounds. Other shades of green
are due to the presence of iron compounds,
while the pink and lavender hues are
produced by manganese compounds.
 Most people think of Chinese art when they
think of jade, and rightly so; as early as
3000BC jade was called the Royal Gem in
China. In China jade symbolizes wisdom,
justice, compassion, modesty and courage.
Jade is also found in New Zealand and in
Central America. It was treasured by Mayas,
Aztecs and Maoris hundreds of years ago. The
ancient Egyptians admired jade too,
attaching the values of harmony and balance
to the gemstone.
 Modern jewelry tends to favor the lavender
jade, perhaps because it is set off so well
by silver and platinum settings. Jade
bracelets, earrings and necklaces are all
attractive to the modern eye, signifying
good taste and expense just as much as
sapphires and diamonds.
About the Author
Wanda Cortez has her own Internet business
and makes her living by writing. She has two
teenagers. Find more articles here. Find
more info at jade or
platinum jewelry.
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