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Gems
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Jade
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Intense green and lavender are two of the most popular.
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The English "jade" comes from the Spanish "piera de ijada" or "lion stone", so called because it was believed to cure kidney ailments. Jade is actually two chemically different gemstones. Nephrite is the dark green stone prized by the ancient Chinese. Jadeite, used for fine jewelry, comes in a range of naturally occurring colors and is considered to have more value..
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