14KT Yellow Gold Jade Pendant.

14KTYellow Gold Jade Pendant. TheSize is 1 1/4” x 1/4”theweight is 2.59 gr The gold weighs .68gr and the Jade is 8 x 20mmJade has been known for more than 7000 years. The name jadegoes back to the time of the Spanish conquest of Central andSouth America and derives from "piedra de ijada," hipstone, as it was seen as a protection against and cure forkidney diseases. Because of its beneficial effect on thekidneys, the stone was also known as "lapis nephriticus".It wasn't until 1863 that mineralogists in France discoveredthat jade consists of two separate, distinct minerals, jadeiteand nephrite. Jadeite is very tough and resistant because ofits tight growth of tiny interlocking grains. Nephrite, avariety of the mineral actinolite, is even tougher, due to itscomposition of fibrous crystals inter-twinned in a toughcompact mass. The toughness of jade is remarkable. Ithas strength greater than steel and was put to work by manyearly civilizations for axes, knives and weapons. It was onlylater that jade became a symbolic stone used in ornaments andother religious artifacts.Today jade is highly valuedfor its beauty. Its many colors are appreciated, but it is theemerald green color of jadeite that is highly sought after bycollectors. As a jewelry stone jade is used for pendants,necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. Weare committed in providing you, our valued customers, with the bestservice possible. Ourmain goal is to satisfy and make your online buying experience aspleasant as possible. Westand behind the products we sell and promise that you will besatisfied with both the quality of service andproducts you receive when shopping with us. Wealways leave positive feedback for our buyers as soon as the paymentclears. Our primary goal is to always provide you with the bestpossible service.Please check out our feedback from all oursatisfied customersWe process orders 5 days a week(Tuesday-Saturday). Your Jewelery will be mailed safely EstimatedUSA delivery is 2-5 days. Thank You for Your Feedback andShopping With us.Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list!