Jade Guan Yin Goddess of Compassion Earrings
Jade is an ornamental stone. The term jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. Nephrite jade consists of the calcium- and magnesium-rich amphibole mineral actinolite (aggregates of which also make up one form of asbestos). The rock called jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite, a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The trade name Jadite is sometimes applied to translucent/opaque green glass.
The English word ‘jade’ is derived from the Spanish term piedra de ijada (first recorded in 1565) or ‘loin stone’, from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. ‘Nephrite’ is derived from lapis nephriticus, the Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada.
Jade is a symbol of purity and serenity, and is associated with your heart chakra. Jade is good for emotional balance, confidence and grounding. Jade Guan Yin Goddesses dangle from hand wrapped cords and a round jade bead. Guan Yin is known as the Chinese Bodhisattva of Compassion and is usually depicted as a woman. Guan Yin is believed to help with healing and look after mothers, children and babies. Each pair is unique and different, cord color and stone variation will vary. Earrings measure 2″ x 3/8″
