The Beauty and Significance of Yellow Jade

Chances are you have seen some really pretty yellow jade as of late. Many people are surprised to find that this semi-transparent stone is jade because most of us think of a deep green when we think of jade. The fact of the matter is that jade comes in many colors and yellow happens to be one of the most magnificently beautiful. There is more and more yellow jade jewelry hitting the market and chances are that there will be more on the market in the months and years to come because this is a timeless look.

Yellow jade is known by some as it is the mystical birthstone for the month of March and the astrological birthstone for Virgo. Others know of yellow jade because it is considered the anniversary gemstone for the 12th, 30th, and 35th years of marriage. While yellow jade is not well known by a lot of people, there certainly are a lot of opportunities to welcome it into your life if you haven’t already. If you live in either Wyoming or Alaska you have the added benefit of having jade be your state gemstone!

Yellow jade is favored by many because it is through to be useful for emotional stability. In some cultures jade is thought to be filled with loving and protective properties, so many people use yellow jade to help foster loving relationships. Many parents buy their children yellow jade jewelry as it is thought to help protect children from illness and is also given to those who are traveling long distances to protect them during their travels. While these beliefs have not been proven, they continue today and yellow jade continues to be used routinely by some to aid in digestion, and help with health problems associated with the kidneys, heart, liver, spleen, and even the bladder.