Aside from the most common and traditionally used diamond, jade engagement rings could be a nice alternative for women who dare to be different or who maybe of Oriental descent.

For many years, jade has been tagged with so many legends and myths that make it one highly regarded stone especially in China and India. The opaque gem that is mostly green in colour is believed to rejuvenate the spirit of its wearer. This is the reason why the jade stone is considered a precious source of positive energy.

Jade has also been known for having healing powers. Mighty emperors of China used the jade in their tombs so help them attain immortality since the jade is also regarded as the preserved of dead bodies. Ancient India used jade to heal illnesses like asthma, and heartburn. As people travelled from country to country, the jade has reached Europe
through the Portuguese who cling to the stone for miracle cures.

The jade stone is a perfect topper for an engagement ring since it is also prized for being harmony in relationships. In Oriental countries, the jade stone brings balance to a combined male and female power in marriage and invokes wisdom upon those who wear it.

Nephrite and Jadeite are the two kinds of jade stone. They differ physically but they share properties like durability. Jadeite is tougher than nephrite and both cannot be carved easily.

Nephrite is made of magnesium and known as kidney stones since people believe these stones can heal kidney diseases. Jadeite or sodium aluminium silicate is more expensive since it is more translucent, and the colour is more vivid.

Though jade was only widely used in China and India before, its popularity has already crossed borders and is now part of the fashion world.