Jade Palm from Pakistan (medium 2 inch)
Jade Palm from Pakistan (medium 2 inch)
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 2 inch
LOCATION: Pakistan
Jade is a gemstone that comes in a variety of colors, but green is the most common and most valued color. It is a very hard and tough stone, making it a popular choice for carving and jewelry making. The mineral that makes up jade is actually two separate minerals: jadeite and nephrite.
This particular jade palm comes from Pakistan and is a beautiful green color with some white and black inclusions. It has been polished to a smooth, shiny finish and has a pleasing tactile feel in the hand. Jade is often associated with prosperity, good luck, and longevity in Chinese culture, and is also said to have healing properties for the kidneys and digestive system.