Canadian Jade Egg

Canadian jade is a type of nephrite jade that ranges in color from light green to dark green and sometimes in a black.  The jade is found all over British Columbia, including Cassiar, Dease Lake, Hazelton and sometimes in the Frazer and Bridge Rivers, to name a few.  The Canadian jade mines are the largest jade producing mines in the world.  As many Canadian mines are slowly being depleted, the price of jade keeps going up as it becomes scarcer.  

Jade is a hard stone and is very difficult to carve, diamond or Carborundum tools and files must be used.  Green jade is prized as is chrome jade (jade with bright green flecks running through it) and cat's eye jade (jade with a chatoyant flash running through it.)  Whatever type of jade you prefer, a good consistent color and a good depth of color is important.  Canadian jade rates with the world’s best.  

Some believe that the entrance to heaven is blocked by a huge jade boulder.  Only people that cherished jade during their lifetime can move the boulder.  Others believe that jade may strengthen the heart and immune system and that it may also cleanse the blood, increase longevity and fertility.  Whatever your beliefs, may your piece of jade bring you good luck and fortune and years of enjoyment.

Carved eggs are popular items in home décor. They are also gaining popularity as items that are being used for meditation. They are nice to hold and feel, and are quickly becoming very collectible.
The collector's passion for eggs from different material, from undecorated gemstone eggs to large egg creations, has lasted until the present day, and there are still many egg collectors and admirers in the various cultures of our world.

The egg symbolizes fertility. The egg shape symbolizes the first step that we must complete in order to achieve the realization of our goals and dreams. It also symbolizes things that have no beginning and no end.

In meditation, one should hold the egg in your hand. Many believe they have a special, comforting feeling.
Collectors sometimes collect individual eggs, and sometimes collect large egg collections in “nests” or baskets.

This gemstone egg is a beautiful addition to any home; whether for yourself or a gift for a loved one.

This is a natural mineral specimen, and no two are exactly the same. Please note that the item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed.