About Our Jade Jewelry

Derived from the Spanish word piedra de ijada or “loin stone”, jade has been and continues to be a worldwide favorite.  Thus named  because it was traditionally used for ailments of the loins and kidneys, jade has also been used as a means of adornment and as a material to make everyday items and even statues for hundreds of years.   While many know about Chinese jade, jade also comes from countries like Burma, Guatemala and New Zealand and has played a role in traditional religious rituals as well as early writings.

Something we can all agree on though is that jade makes beautiful jewelry!  Jade was so valuable in some countries that it was revered as much as we revere diamonds and gold in the West. It comes in varying colors- greens, purples, blues, and white being the rarest. We carry jade earrings, jade rings, jade pendants, jade bracelets, and jade necklaces. Jade is a gemstone that belongs in all jewelry boxes, and we at Gem Avenue are proud to offer this jewelry staple.