Nephrite Jade

Harmony • Wisdom • Balance

Stone profile

Colors: pale green, medium green, dark green, olive green, greenish white

Associated astrological signs: Taurus • Libra • Pisces

Associated chakra: heart chakra

Element: Earth

Season: spring

One of the two materials known as jade

Nephrite jade is one of the two materials commonly known as jade, the other being jadeite. Valued for thousands of years, it has been used for jewelry, ornaments, carvings and symbolic objects.

Its fibrous structure gives it great toughness, which helps explain its long history in decorative arts.

Traditional symbolism

In several cultural traditions, jade is associated with wisdom, harmony, prosperity and symbolic protection. These meanings are cultural or personal and do not describe effects produced by the gemstone.

Nephrite jade in jewelry

Its natural shades and durability make it suitable for bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings. Each gemstone may show slight color variations.

Care: clean with lukewarm water, mild soap and a non-abrasive cloth.

Key points

Nephrite differs from jadeite in its mineral composition, while both share the traditional name jade.

Important note: no physical or psychological effect has been scientifically demonstrated.