Green Jade Stone (Jade stone)

What is Green Jade Gemstone?

The Green Jade stone benefits people with a weak Budh (Mercury) placement in their charts. If you are someone facing mental fog and confusion because of a weak Mercury, your Astrologer will suggest the Emerald stone. However, a good-quality Emerald is expensive and not everyone can afford it. In that case, your astrologer may suggest wearing the Green Jade as a gentle substitute.

From Vedic Astrology to Chinese traditions, the power of Green Jade is associated with immortality, purity, and divinity. As we all know, in Vedic Astrology, the Green Jade is linked with the Budh Graha. This automatically awakens a sense of intelligence, communication, love, compassion, and many other qualities tied to the planet Mercury in the wearer. The reason for such awakening is also the Jade stone’s direct link with the awakening of Anahata (the Heart Chakra). 

Blessings like these make the Green Jade a very popular remedy for weak Mercury, be it in Indian spirituality or Western healing practices. 

Read below to learn about the Green Jade benefits in detail. This will help you know better if the Jadeite stone is a good choice for you:

Astrological Benefits

Jade stone benefits in astrology are directly linked with the qualities of the Budh Graha (Mercury). This is the reason that people with a weak or afflicted Mercury placement in their charts top the list of “who should wear Jade stone.” In Vedic Astrology, Jade benefits the wearer with intelligence, intellect, emotional clarity, communication, and creativity; basically, anything that a strong Mercury placement is said to promote in a person’s life.

Emotional Balance

Jade gemstone benefits the wearer with pure and peaceful vibrations that soothe anxiety and emotional turbulence. This helps the wearer stay more present and comfortable in their own skin. When one faces stressful transitions in life, astrologers often suggest seeking help from a Green Jade.

Growth and Prosperity

Green Jadeite has a reputation in many cultures for promoting growth and prosperity. It is said that the Jade stone helps you excel in business and make life-changing decisions with ease. On top of that, it helps fix the wearer’s unhealthy relationship with money, where they are stuck in self-destructive money-spending patterns. Dissolving those patterns, the Jade supports healthy decision-making in financial situations.

Creativity and Confidence

A Jade stone ring is often suggested to people in artistic and leadership fields. This is because the influence of Mercury helps the wearer with creativity and confidence. Since the Budh Graha is said to bless a person with clear and open communication, as well as out-of-the-box thinking, astrologers recommend it to enhance creativity and confidence in a person.

Heart Chakra Support

The Jadeite’s link with planet Mercury makes it a special stone for the Anahata (Heart Chakra). Many use Jade while meditating since it is said to remove internal blockages and activate the heart chakra. This naturally makes the wearer feel blissful from the inside.

Better Understanding of Self

Natural Jadeite stone is said to promote inner clarity when your mind is fogged by overthinking and confusion. This inner clarity helps you self-reflect and lead a mindful life. People who are overly sensitive or easily swayed by others’ opinions need the Jadeite to help them find a comfortable home within themselves. 

Physical Benefits

Beyond emotional and spiritual healing, Green Jade Stone also benefits the physical body. Since it resonates with the heart, it promotes good circulation throughout the body and maintains healthy blood pressure levels. In addition to that, astrologers also suggest Green Jade to people with kidney problems and insomnia. This stone helps heal the kidneys by removing toxins from the body, and it promotes good sleep by sharing its soothing vibrations with the wearer.

Who Should Wear Green Jade Stone

Normally, it is not considered wise to wear a gemstone without proper consultation with an astrologer. However, if you personally feel that you need the Green Jade benefits given in the above section, just buy it. Luckily, the Green Jade does not have negative side effects like some other gemstones. You can wear it for just a gentle spark of motivation and emotional clarity, and it will gently nudge you in the right direction.

Moreover, read below for some specific profiles that can improve their day-to-day and overall well-being by just wearing the Green Jade:

• People with a weak Mercury placement in their charts.
• Those who struggle with confidence issues and mental fog.
• People who struggle to communicate their feelings in a healthy manner.
• Those facing problems in their love life or even other relationships.
• If you are into creative fields or leadership roles.

How to Wear Green Jade Stone

Ideal Metal 

Both Silver and Gold are said to be ideal for wearing the Green Jade Stone. However, if you are considering wearing it in any other metal, you will need to consult your astrologer before.

Finger Placement for Green Jade Ring

The ideal finger to wear the Green Jade stone is the little finger of the right hand.

Stone Weight

It is said that you should wear a stone weighing one ratti per 12kg of your body weight.

Best Day

Wednesday is believed to be the best day to start wearing a Jade ring.

Ideal Timing

The Ideal time to wear your Jade stone ring is from 5 am to 9 am.

Mantras for energization 

Budh Beej Mantra “Om Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah” ("ओम् ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः”). Recite this for 108 times.Who Should Wear Green Jade Stone

Normally, it is not considered wise to wear a gemstone without proper consultation with an astrologer. However, if you personally feel that you need the Green Jade benefits given in the above section, just buy it. Luckily, the Green Jade does not have negative side effects like some other gemstones. You can wear it for just a gentle spark of motivation and emotional clarity, and it will gently nudge you in the right direction.

Moreover, read below for some specific profiles that can improve their day-to-day and overall well-being by just wearing the Green Jade:

• People with a weak Mercury placement in their charts.
• Those who struggle with confidence issues and mental fog.
• People who struggle to communicate their feelings in a healthy manner.
• Those facing problems in their love life or even other relationships.
• If you are into creative fields or leadership roles.

Factors Affecting Green Jade Stone’s Price & Quality

Jade stone price in India typically depends on its quality and origin. There are many varieties of Green Jade stone. If you want to make sure that you are buying an authentic stone, read the section below. Knowing what factors affect the price and quality of a Jade stone will help you recognise if you are buying a real Jade stone or a replica.

Colour Quality and Uniformity

Colour is the first and foremost factor that anyone sees in a gemstone. You will recognise an original Jade stone just by looking at it, if you know what to look for. Most authentic Jade stones come in a pure, vibrant green colour. Its colour ranges from a soft apple-green shade to a deep emerald-like tone.

Secondly, a high-quality Jade piece will have even colour throughout with no blotches, streaks, or cloudy patches, since an uneven colour can lower both the beauty and value of the stone. Some authentic Jade stones do have gentle swirls or soft gradients. These are acceptable as long as they don’t look muddy or overly patchy.

Note: When held against a light source, a good quality Jade stone looks lively. If it looks dull, flat or uneven, it's probably a fake or treated stone.

Clarity and Surface Texture

Usually, authentic Green Jadeite is not as crystal clear as some other stones. It will always have minor inclusions inside. However, excessive cracks, cloudy interiors, or chalky patches can be a sign of a low-quality stone. A high-quality Green Jade feels smooth, silky, and slightly cold to the touch. If it feels anything like glass or plastic, that’s your sign to not buy it.

In crux, always look for a smooth surface with gentle translucence and a few visible flaws (inclusions).

Carat Weight and Size

The weight affects the price of Jade stone in a very minor way. You just need to know that a natural Jade stone of a large size will cost 4-5 times more than its half. For example, a 10-carat Jade stone will be 4-5 times more expensive than a 5-carat stone. This is because large stones are very hard to form and are even rarer to find. If you are considering buying a large piece of Jade stone, make sure that it complies with all the other factors given in this section.

Origin

Origin plays a very important role in determining the price and quality of Jadeite. The most trusted locations of a high-grade Jadeite stone are Myanmar (Burma) and China. Jadeite is also found in regions of Central Asia and Russia. But Nephrite Jade (Jade stone) from Myanmar and China is believed to be very precious. Knowing the origin of your stone will help you prevent overpaying for fakes, which usually happens a lot in the gemstone market.

Always ask for the origin or certification to know exactly what quality you are buying.

Treatment and Enhancements

Treatment and enhancements are one of the biggest factors playing a part in deciding the price and quality of a Green Jade. Always check:

The stone you are buying is untreated and only lightly waxed. These offer the best energy and benefits. If the stone in front of you looks too perfect and inclusion-free, it's either highly treated or a fake one. While a treated stone might enhance your overall look, it is believed to be weaker in terms of energy. An entirely fake stone is no better than a piece of dyed glass.

What to Check: Treated Jade often has a too bright, plastic-like colour. Some even have bubbles grown on their surface because of cheap treatment practices.

1. Cut and Shape

Cutting and polishing of a gemstone directly affect its beauty and how light travels through it. A smooth polish brings out a natural glow, enhances texture, and makes the stone appear more alive. Generally, a Jade stone can be cut into different shapes. Oval, cushion, and rounded shapes are mostly used in rings or pendants. Whereas, you can even find the stone cut in shapes of deities, leaves and beads in some spiritual markets.

You also need to know that a well-cut stone will have edges, symmetrical curves, and no chipping. A poor cut of stone steals all the beauty of the stone, even if it is of good quality.

Authenticity Certification

The Jade stone is one of the most commonly imitated gemstones in the market. Checking certification is the most crucial step while buying a Jadeite. Certificate includes all the necessary information like mineral type, weight, colour description, cut and even treatment status. Make sure that the certificate is from a trusted and government-approved gemological lab. This will not only protect you from scams but also ensure that you are going to enjoy the spiritual benefits of wearing Jade stone.

Original Green Jade Stone Price in India

The original Jade Stone price in India is somewhere around ₹300 per carat, assuming it is an authentic Jade stone. The price can vary slightly higher or lower, depending on the quality of the stone you are purchasing.