Joyous Jade is one of the most famed healing crystals known for bringing lashings of good luck to all who wear her. While the world often thinks of Jade to be synonymous with Chinese medicine and healing, the roots of this abundantly blessed stone go beyond the confines of one continent. Jade has been around for thousands and thousands of years and its impact on humanity can be found scattered across the globe, in many tribes, towns, and tributaries that connect the world. Jade can be traced to China, Russia, and the USA among other places.
Tribes in New Zealand would use Jade to adorn their masks. They would also turn to the mystical powers of Jade when they wanted to make an offering to the water spirits. The Spanish also called Jade – Piedra de Hijada which translates to Stone of the Loin, perhaps in homage to Jades positive effect when it came to healing the bladder and problems with the kidneys. Of course, China is where Jade is truly revered and celebrated. It can be found etched into all kinds of jewelry, statues, and sublime deities. There are two different minerals that are often referred to as Jade - Jadeite and Nephrite. The former is known also as Imperial Jade and is rarer. Nephrite Jade has a shinier more resin-like luster to its green color. Jade is rich in calcium-magnesium and along with shining light on the spiritual world, it can also help the nervous system to heal.