Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 100
- What is it: Dyed jade refers to natural jadeite or nephrite that has been treated with artificial coloring to enhance or alter its appearance. While untreated jade comes in shades of green, white, lavender, yellow, and black, dyed jade can be found in a much wider palette, including bright pinks, deep purples, and vivid blues not naturally occurring in the stone. This process allows for uniform coloring and a broader variety of designs in jewelry and carvings, though dyed jade is considered less valuable than untreated natural jade.
- History: Jade itself has a long and revered history across many cultures. In China, jade has been prized for over 7,000 years, symbolizing purity, protection, and status, and was often carved into ornaments, ceremonial objects, and burial items. In Mesoamerica, civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec used jade for masks, tools, and sacred artifacts, associating it with life, fertility, and the divine. In New Zealand, the Māori crafted jade, known as pounamu, into tools, weapons, and treasured heirlooms. The practice of dyeing jade, however, is relatively modern, emerging with the global jewelry trade to meet demand for bright colors and affordable options. While dyed jade does not carry the same cultural weight as natural jade, it has become popular in fashion jewelry for its accessibility and versatility.
- Metaphysical Properties: Metaphysically, dyed jade is believed to carry the foundational properties of jade: protection, harmony, and balance, while also resonating with the color it has been enhanced to display. For example, pink dyed jade is often associated with love and compassion, while blue dyed jade may be connected to calmness and communication. Many see it as a stone that stabilizes emotions, encourages prosperity, and fosters physical and spiritual well-being. While some practitioners prefer untreated jade for its purity, dyed jade is still valued as a supportive and adaptable stone that brings beauty and positive energy to those who wear or work with it.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Material: |
Jade |
Dimensions: |
4x6mm |
Approx. Strand Length: |
14.5 inches |
Hole Size: |
1mm |
Shape: |
Rondelle |
Finish: |
Polished |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Range: |
6-7.9mm |
Range: |
4-5.9mm |
Color: |
Orange |
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