ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Jade is a semi-precious stone which is mostly green and is derived from various silicates. The name “jade” – “loin stone” – comes from the Spanish term “piedra de ijada, ” attributed to the stone’s reputed efficacy in curing ailments associated with the area, especially the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jade is a gemstone believed to have several benefits, including increasing fortune, grounding, and enhancing maturity in relationships. Different crystals and stones are believed to harness their own energies and provide unique benefits.

Detailed explanation-3: -In places like Europe and the United States emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, and rubies are just a few gemstones that remain more popular than Jade. But in other areas of the world like China, Jade is one of the most precious gemstones. For thousands of years, Jade has been the most popular gemstone in China.

Detailed explanation-4: -Top-quality jadeite is rare. Vivid, sleek, and translucent, magnificent jadeite commands some of the highest prices among gems in today’s international market. Jadeite’s three most important qualities, in order of their impact on its market value, are color, transparency, and texture.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jade is difficult to understand, and values fluctuate wildly – from $3 to thousands per carat. For years, we were not able to master this multilayered gem with so many uses, definitions and colors. We were determined to understand it better, and 10 years ago, we began learning about it the only way we know how.