Post by suewerry on Feb 4, 2012 3:29:02 GMT -5
During Neolithic times, the key known sources of nephrite jade in China for utilitarian and ceremonial jade items were the now depleted deposits in the Ningshao area in the Yangtze River Delta and in an area of the Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia. Jade Necklaces Dushan Jade was being mined as early as 6000 BC. In the Yin Ruins of the Shang Dynasty in Anyang, Dushan Jade ornaments were unearthed in the tomb of the Shang kings. Jade Bangle Jade was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits. Jade was considered the "imperial gem". Jade Rings This ring really looks very expensive--and it isn"t! I was looking for a pale green jade ring to go with a bracelet and earrings that my daughter bought me and this one is perfect. Jade Jewelry