Jade stone is a popular one that’s sometimes referred to as the stone of luck and happiness.“The use of jade goes back a long way and has its roots in ancient Eastern civilizations,” says crystal healer Carol Boote. “China is where jade is truly revered and celebrated. It can be found etched into all kinds of jewelry and statues.

Jade also saw popularity outside Eastern cultures.

“The remains of jade tools and utensils have been found in the excavation of ancient sites worldwide,” Boote says. “Tribes in New Zealand would use jade to adorn their masks. They would also turn to the mystical powers of jade when they wanted to make an offering to the water spirits.”

Even the Spanish used jade, claims Boote, calling it “piedra de ijada,” or stone of the loin. This could be “in homage to jade’s positive effect when it came to healing the bladder and problems with the kidneys,” she says.

Jade stone properties

Jade “is a stone that does not demand from you. But instead, it gives you all the love and courage you need to raise your own vibrations, tap into your dreams, and welcome all the wonderful things that want to come to you,” Boote says.

Boote explains that there are two stones known as jade. They’re called nephrite and jadeite.

“To the untrained eye, these stones are difficult to distinguish. This is usually done by experts using sound frequency, or chiming,” she says.

According to Boote, both stones have the same healing properties.

Jade stone benefits

Jade is believed to have several benefits, including increasing fortune, grounding, and enhancing maturity in relationships.

Luck
Jade stone is sometimes referred to as the lucky stone or the happiness stone.

“Both types of jade stone have long been associated with attracting good luck,” says Boote.

A disk with a hole is said to attract heavenly beings, and it’s considered auspicious to place a coin in the mouth of a jade fish or carved frog, Boote adds.

Healing
It’s also believed that jade stone has healing properties. Boote says these properties depend on the color of the stone.

“These are predominantly green stones but do present in many other colors, such as lemon and lilac,” Boote says.

Green is associated with bringing tranquility and calm to difficult situations.

According to Boote, jade could potentially benefit several organs and conditions, including:

spleen
kidney
bladder
hormone imbalances that affect fertility
skeletal system