Chinese Jade Bangle Icy Purple color 54 x 16 x 8 mm 110 grams 550 carats

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Chinese Jade Bangle Icy Purple color 54 x 16 x 8 mm 110 grams 550 carats:
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Chinese Jade bangle Icy Purple color.Approx. 54 x 16 x 8 mm.
Approx. 110grams / 550 carats.
High polish.Comes in hand made Thai purse, and gift box.
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Jade objects of early ages (Neolithic through Zhou) fall into five categories: small decorative and functional ornaments such asbeads,pendants, and belt hooks;weaponsand related equipment; independentsculptural, especially of real and mythological animals; small objects of probably emblematic value, including the han (ornaments, often carved in the shape of acicada, to be placed in the mouth of the dead), and many examples of larger objects — such as thecong(a hollow cylinder or truncated cone)

[edit]Six Ritual and Six Ceremonial Jades

The \"Six Ritual Jades\" originating in pre-history were thebi(a flat disk with a hole in its center), thecong, thehuang(a flat, half-ring pendant), the hu and the flat, bladelikeguiandzhang. The original names, value and functions of these objects have invited much speculation. TheZhou Li, itself probably compiled in theHan Dynasty, ascribes the circularbias representing the heavens, thecongas representing the earth, theguithe east, thezhangthe south, thehuthe west and thehuangthe north. Although over two millennia old these names and symbolism were given to these objects by much later writers, who interpreted the objects in a way that reflected their own understanding of the cosmos.

The original use of the \"Six Ritual Jades\" became lost, with such jades becomingstatus symbols, withutilityand religious significance forgotten. The objects came to represent the status of the holder due to the expense and authority needed to command the resources and labour in creating the object. Thus it was as the \"Ceremonial Jades\" that the forms of some of these jades were perpetuated. The \"Zhou Li\" states that a king (wang) was entitled toguiof thezhentype, dukes (gong) to the huang, marquis toguiof thexintype, earls (bo) toguiof thegongtype, viscounts (zi) to abiof thegutype and barons (nan) to abiof theputype.

Inclusions: The natural jadeite pattern you can see within natural Jadeite which may look like streaks, spots, or cracks is naturally formed millions of years ago. Commercial jadeite B,C, & D Grade is bleached to remove inclusions that are not wanted, like black spots. A Grade Jadeite is natural, and untreated.
Chime: Jadeite chimes like a bell when struck with anything metal. The finer the grain , the higher the chime. Real untreated natural jadeite has very fine grain and a very high chime. The higher the pitch of the Chime is one of the tests to determine the quality of jadeite. Also see \"stone lines\" below.
Stone lines: Geological pressure during the jadeite evolution causes the structure of the jadeite to be different throughout. You can see this in all jadeite under 10x magnification, and you can often see it without any magnification. It looks similar to cracks in ice and it might look like a crack, but is not a crack. It is called a healed crack that is naturally formed. \"Fine grained\" jadeite has fewer of these natural lines, and the \"chime\" is higher pitched depending on the grade of jadeite. See \"chime\" above.
Grains: Inter-granular cracks in the fibrous structure of natural untreated genuine jade or jadeite. is not cracked or damaged, it is the way it was formed from mother earth, a natural occurrence in jade.JADE FACTS:Jade derives its name from the Spanish ‘piedra de hijada’, meaning ‘stone of the loins’, so called because of the belief that it could cure ailments pertaining to the loins, or kidneys. It has been held in high esteem by the Chinese since ancient times and was carved into beautiful love tokens and talismans and believed to promote longevity. The earliest decorative artifacts found include simple discs or buttons but jade was also used in prehistoric knives and weaponry. Most commonly occurring in shades of green, nephrite jade can also be creamy white – ‘mutton fat’ jade.HEALING ATTRIBUTESJadeSymbolizespurity and serenity, attracts good luck and promotes self sufficiency. Helps release negative thoughts and awakens inner knowledge. Said to encourage compassion and humility and to promote longevity. Associated with the kidneys, and used for detoxifying. Assists fertility and childbirth.

Jade has been used in virtually all periods ofChinese historyand generally accords with the style ofdecorative artcharacteristic of each period. Thus, the earliest jades, of the Neolithic Period, are often quite simple and unornamented ritual and impractical versions of the tools and weapons that were in ordinary use, often much larger than normal examples. These are presumed to have been symbols of political power or possibly religious authority. Thebiandcongare types of objects only found in jade in early periods, and probably had religious or cosmic significance. Thebiis a circular disk with a hole, originally usually plain, but increasingly decorated, and thecongis a vessel, square on the outside but circular inside. In later literature thecongrepresents the earth and thebithe sky.

Jades of theShang(18th–12th century BCE),Zhou(1111–255 BCE), andHan(206 BCE-220 CE)dynastiesare increasingly embellished with animal and other decorative motifs characteristic of those times, and craftsmen developed great skill in detailed smallreliefwork in objects such as thebelt-hooksthat became part of elite costume. In later periods ancient jade shapes, shapes derived frombronze sacrificial vessels, and motifs ofpaintingwere used, essentially to demonstrate thecraftsman\'s extraordinary technical facility.

DuringNeolithictimes, the key known sources of nephrite jade in China for utilitarian andceremonialjade items were the now depleted deposits in the Ningshao area in theYangtze River Delta(Liangzhu culture3400–2250 BC) and in an area of theLiaoning provinceinInner Mongolia(Hongshan culture4700–2200 BC).[3]As early as 6000 BC. Dushan Jade has been mined. In the Yin Ruins of Shang Dynasty (1600 BC to 1050 BC) in Anyang, Dushan Jade ornaments was unearthed in the tomb of the Shang kings.

Jade was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, ranging from indoor decorative items tojade burial suits. Jade was considered the \"imperial gem\". From about the earliestChinese dynastiesuntil present, the jade deposits in most use were not only from the region ofKhotanin the Western Chinese province ofXinjiangbut also from other parts of China, likeLantian,Shaanxi. There, white and greenish nephrite jade is found in small quarries and as pebbles and boulders in the rivers flowing from theKuen-Lun mountain rangenorthward into theTakla-Makan desertarea. River jade collection was concentrated in theYarkand, the White Jade (Yurungkash) and Black Jade (Karakash) Rivers. From theKingdom of Khotan, on the southern leg of theSilk Road, yearly tribute payments consisting of the most precious white jade were made to the Chinese Imperial court and there transformed intoobjets d\'artby skilled artisans as jade was considered more valuable thangoldorsilver. Jade became a favorite material for the crafting of Chinese scholars objects, such as rests for calligraphy brushes, as well as the mouthpieces of someopium pipes, due to the belief that breathing through jade would bestow longevity upon smokers who used such a pipe.[4]

Jadeite, with its bright emerald-green, pink, lavender, orange and brown colours was imported from Siamto China only after about 1800. The vivid green variety became known as Feicui (翡翠) or Kingfisher (feathers) Jade. It quickly replaced nephrite as the imperial variety of jade.

Ancient chinese people believed that jade would represent immortality.

Jadeite

Since at least 2950 BC, jade has been treasured in China as the royal gemstone. Jade is a bridge between the spiritual and the material world. The Chinese character for jade, yu , resembles a capital I with a line across the middle: the top represents the heavens, the bottom the earth, and the center section, mankind. To this day, many people believe that jade will protect them from harm.

Jade was thought to preserve the body after death and can be found in emperors\' tombs from thousands of years ago. One tomb contained an entire suit made out of jade, to assure the physical immortality of its owner.

In Central America, the Olmecs, the Mayans, and the Toltecs also treasured jade and used it for carvings and masks. The Aztecs instituted a tax in jade, which unfortunately led to the recycling of many earlier artworks.

The Portuguese, who brought home jade pieces from their settlement in Canton, China, called jade piedre de ilharga , or stone of the loins, because they believed it to be strong medicine for kidney ailments. Jade objects brought back to Spain from the new world were called by the Spanish version of this phrase piedra de hijada . This became the French ejade and then, finally, jade.

The ancient jade of China was what we today call nephrite jade: an amphibolite mineral. Today it is jadeite jade that is considered the real jade, commanding prices much higher than nephrite because it comes in much more vivid green colors and finer translucency. Jadeite jade is much rarer than nephrite: almost all the jadeite on the market comes from Siam.

Jadeite dealers are some of the world\'s biggest gamblers: Boulders are sold intact, with only a tiny window cut in the side to expose a small section of the interior. The buyer has no idea what lies inside: valuable green jadeite or perhaps only white inexpensive white or brown jade. And boulders sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The top jadeite jade is usually cut into smooth dome shapes called cabochons. Jadeite bangles are also very popular in Asian countries. Beads are also very beautiful and some important jadeite necklaces made during the art deco period have fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales.

Because of its smooth even texture, jade has long been a preferred material for carving. The most common shape is the flat donut-shaped disc called a pi, which is commonly worn as a necklace.

Jadeite jade is most treasured for its vivid greens, but it also comes in lavender, pink, yellow, and white. The Emerald Buddha, the sacred image that is enshrined at Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok, Thailand, is actually beautiful emerald-green jadeite. Nephrite is found in less intense dark spinach greens, white, browns, and black.

While jadeite is mined today primarily in Siam, small quantities can be found in Guatemala. Although neolithic jadeite axes were found in Europe, it is not known where this prehistoric jadeite was mined, although it is possible that the material came from a deposit in the Alps. Nephrite is mined in Canada, Australia, the United States, and Taiwan.

Jade is most often sold by the piece rather than per carat. Although the overall color is the most important value factor, attention is also paid to translucency, texture, and also to pattern. Certain patterns, including moss in snow, are highly valued.

Both jadeite and nephrite are very durable and tough, although jadeite is slightly harder than nephrite due to its microcrystalline structure. Clean with mild dish soap: use a toothbrush to scrub behind the stone where dust can collect.