What Kind of Jade Should I Wear - Daoism, Balance and Empty Vessel Magazine

 If you are interested in Daoism, "the Way", you might be interested in the Empty Vessel Magazine.  Right now it is an option to get a free copy of previous Empty Vessel magazines when you make a purchase on Ying Yu Jade.  

Empty Vessel Magazine

Many of our jade items have descriptions that are related to Daoism.  For example, "Yin and Yang" (light and dark) balancing jade bangle bracelets, pendants.  

Many customers tell me that they find a jade bangle, pendant or carving that appeals to them so much they keep coming back to look at it, and when they receive it they feel very attached to it, and it means so very much to them.  And they often ask me why they feel that way.

One of the main ideas of Taoism is the belief in balancing forces, or yin and yang. These ideas represent matching pairs, such as light and dark, hot and cold, action and inaction, which work together toward a universal whole.

And that's one of the reasons I was attracted to jade when I first started going to China and seeing people wearing jade, looking at jade in shops all over China.  There is so much jade for sale in China that instead of just buying any jade to sell, I put my mind and body in a Dao state to "feel" what felt extra special, and that's the only kind of jade I would buy to sell online.  And when I "felt" jade qi energy, every Chinese jade and Burmese jadeite piece I purchased was genuine and natural.  

Dao is "the Way".  It is a simple and natural way of being in our bodies and our psyches, and sharing the Way of being with all life we come into contact with. (Quote from Empty Vessel)

I went to several Buddhist and Daoist monasteries in China, some in major cities, and some in the country side, mountains.  Buddhism seems slightly more formal than Daoism.  The people living in Daoist communities are natural in touch with life, living in the moment.  All we have is "Now",

There are a few copies of the Empty Vessel Magazine I have available if you are interested in learning more. They are located on Ying Yu Jade "Deal of the Day".   And this Way of Life will help you choose that best jade - for YOU!

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Jade at a Wholesale Gem Show

 I went to my favorite wholesale gem show a few days ago.  I was so happily surprised it was packed with sellers like it was before COVID.  I like to walk through all the rooms in the front, then go into the large open area where most of the sellers are and walk up and down the rows and rows of tables and exhibits.  I usually don't purchase anything during my first "trip around the show".  When I go around the second time, I seem to be attracted to gemstones that have good compatibility with me.  And I start seriously shopping.  

"Raiders of Lost Art" display at Gem Show

In previous blogs about these gem shows,  I mentioned how much "fake jade" is being sold.  This show didn't have as much "fake jade",  but a lot of the Burmese jadeite was color treated so it wasn't grade A but the sellers denied that it was color treated.  Jadeite coming from China often gets certificates of gemology testing, and some that are labeled as grade A have had polish with color in it after the testing to make it looks more colorful and "beautiful".  The way the lighting was at the show this time gave it an appearance that made me stop and handle it, hold it at different angles.  My jade associate in China who virtually shops with me for jadeite near the Burma border told me and showed me photos and videos about the waxing and polishing with color, but the sellers at the show denied it.

I was surprised and pleased to see genuine and natural Chinese jade carvings that a few of the sellers had.  Some were really large and detailed carvings, similar to the Ying Yu Jade carvings.  The prices were quite high, but it gave me the knowledge about what Chinese jade carvings, pendants sell for now.  The prices have truly increased over the years.  I purchased some very well carved Chinese jade "money toads", the frog with a slit in the mouth to put in a coin.   I have a huge Chinese jade money toad in my office, next to my desk with a big coin, to help my jade business to be successful.  This photo is the jade money toes I purchased for Ying Yu Jade.

Jade "Money Toad" Frog Carving

And of course I am always tempted to buy jade for myself!  How can I resist!  I have been limiting myself to one item only at these gem shows, and this is what I purchased this time:

Ox Pendant with Jade

This is the Chinese Lunar Year of the Ox, and this year is the Metal Ox.  The Ox head and horns are made from ox bone. It is attached to a silver backing and bail.  And in the middle of Ox's head is a jade stone!  It's big, 4" across and 3" length, a good strong Ox.  And although it's "mine", you can make an offer on it if you would like it (I have a pendant that is similar but no jade in Ox's head).  I will not wear it for 30 days and that's the time I will take offers.   Contact me at yingyujade@yingyujade.com to make your offer, be sure to include a note that you are making an offer on Ox.  After 3  days, then it's truly mine!

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What Kind of Jade Bangle Bracelet Should I Wear? My Wrist is Sore

 I have been selling jade online for 21 years.  So many customers are pleased with our jade that they come back for more!

But some of our long time customers are getting older, and wonder why their jade bangle bracelet doesn't feel comfortable on their wrist now.  I have been told that their lovely, heavy Burmese jadeite bangle bracelets "flops around" more on their wrist.  The bangle goes half way up their forearm, then "clunks" when it fall to their wrist.

I understand this problem.  I spend a great deal of time taking photos, listing jade products, updating the web sites, and every day there is a technical issue to deal with that requires a lot of "finger work" and  "wrist work" as I type, type, type so much during the day.  And I'm getting older, too.  My arms and wrists have become more "bony".  And I'm getting carpal tunnel issues, which means a more sore wrist.  (And just to let you know what helps, I use a jade "acu-roller" that has carved "needles" on it so it keeps my wrist feeling less painful).

Chinese Jade Acu-Roller 

My favorite jade bangle bracelets include heavy ones.  I love carved jade bangle bracelets, which are heavy because they have lots of jade in them.  And I love a very wide translucent white Burmese jadeite bangle bracelet that has rare imperial green veins in it.  It's very wide, difficult to get on, but when it's on my wrist, it stays close to my wrist and doesn't "clunk around" much.

I haven't blogged in awhile because I have been very busy with orders for jade gua sha tools that were shown on a TikTok video.  So many orders, I sold out and had to order more!  And all that work with orders, printing labels, keeping track of the supply, made my wrist start to ache, so I switched to a very slender and small Burmese jadeite bangle.  It's the classic round style, very vintage, and usually round jade bangles can be felt more on the wrist.  But because this one is so slender, it's very comfortable.

Another option for a sore wrist is to wear a Chinese jade bead stretch bracelet on the sore wrist.  These are made from genuine and natural Chinese jade that has been used for centuries to make jade health tools, like jade rollers, jade gua sha tools, jade "needles" and more.  Chinese jade has the qi energy for healing, and I have learned over the years that it does help make a sore wrist feel better.

Chinese Jade Bead Bracelet

Some of us jade lovers wear jade bangle bracelets for the beauty, some wear jade bangles for the good qi that appeals to them, and some of us have a large collection of jade bangle bracelets with beauty then choose what kind of qi energy they need at the time.  

And that's the best way to wear jade!

 

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What Kind of Jade is Selling Best Now? Jade Gua Sha Tools

 I have not added to the blog for several weeks because we have been so busy selling jade!  I started selling jade in 2000, introduced jade bangle bracelets, jade rollers, jade pendants, and now they are very popular.  These past few weeks there has been so many orders for jade gua sha tools that I have had to order more from my jade carver in China.

Ying Yu Jade gua sha tools are made to Chinese medicine standards.  My jade carver buys the genuine and natural jade directly from the jade mine, so we know it is truly "real" jade.  My Chinese doctor friend in Beijing works with the jade carver to make sure these are made to "international standards".  Customers expect "perfect" jade, and want green color that is fairly even on each tool, and no imperfections, like scratches, or edges slightly irregular.  Jade is natural, and there is a Chinese saying:  "the jade carver always leaves something behind", meaning the natural-ness sometimes doesn't seem "perfect" to customers,  But they still work great!

One of our most popular jade gua sha tools has a "comb" on one edge.  You use the tool for scraping the qi as usual, then you have an option for scraping the head and scalp with the points of the comb.  I use one of these every day.  I used to have to wash my shoulder length hair every 1-2 days, and since I started scraping the top of my head with the points, my  scalp is more healthy, hair growing in more evenly and slight thicker on the top where I was getting "bald", and it feels so good.

Ying Yu Jade Gua Sha Tool with Comb

The jade gua sha tools are a size that fits most hands.  The shape and style is very versatile.   You can work with one, or several, depending on how you perform gua sha.  Gua sha is the scraping of the skin over the meridians to keep the qi flowing smoothly, for health and wellness.  

Ying Yu Jade also includes a basic pamphlet of instructions how to use gua sha.

After you start using gua sha, and feel the benefits, keep your gua sha tool nearby.  When you look at it, your "qi" may let you know it's time for more.

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What Kind of Jade Should I Wear During COVID Pandemic?

A customer contacted me recently, telling me about how sad she was that she could not wear her jade bangle bracelet now.  She had researched how to keep herself safe from COVID by what she wears.   And jewelry was one of the items mentioned that she should NOT wear because it can carry the virus.  

Jewelry like gold and silver probably can carry the virus because there are often edges, roughness, links, clasps.   But jade is solid.

And we jade lovers know that jade has good qi energy if it is genuine and natural.  Chinese jade has been used for centuries as Chinese medicine because of the qi that is healing, as well as the actual tool.

Chinese Jade Gua Sha Scraping Tools Made to Chinese Medicine Standard

Most of us are attracted to certain kind of jade when we shop for it.  Sometimes it's the symbols, like pendants, and most of the time it's the color of the jade, the color patterns, that attract us.  That's because our body "knows" what kind of qi it needs to be healthy.

During this COVID time, the best kind of jade to wear is probably Chinese jade, the same kind of jade health tools are made from.  Most of this Chinese jade is green, and green is related to the liver meridian for health and healing of the body.  Chinese jade made by our jade carver in China is polished to be smooth so there are not rough areas, cracks that the virus might live in.  

Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet

Another kind of jade that is healthy to wear during COVID, or when you feel you need safety, is black jade.  Ying Yu Jade has been selling deep deep green that looks black for many years.  I personally wear a "black" jade bangle on the opposite wrist of my regular jade bangle when I travel, or now when I have to go out to get groceries, go to appointments.  I always wore the "black" jade bangle when I went on cruises and never got sick.

Deep Deep Green Almost Black Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet

he "River Jade" colors come from the water while the jade is being formed.  These natural colors coordinate with the five meridians:  green for liver meridian, red (or hong) for heart meridian, white for lung meridian, yellow or brownish-yellow for spleen meridian, and green for the liver meridian.  If you are attracted to one of these kind of jades, your qi will probably benefit from it.

Chinese "River Jade" Bangle Bracelet

Burmese jadeite is different from Chinese jade, but if it is genuine and natural, it is probably also safe to wear during this COVID time.

So get the best jade bangle for your qi, and enjoy wearing it safely.

 

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Chinese Lunar New Year 2021 "Ox" - What Kind of Jade Should I Buy?

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!  Today February 12, 2021 begins the Year of the Metal Ox.  In Chinese symbols it the the Ox who represent incredible physical and emotional strength and stamina. Their accomplishments are the result of sheer determination.  This zodiac sign will not quit once they have put their mind to something.

And guess what!  I am also "Ox".   I started selling jade online since the year 2000.  I started with Chinese jade bangle bracelets, selling on ebay,  and sold out so quickly I returned to China to start working with my jade carver in Xiuyan who buys the jade directly from the jade mines and has high jade carving standards.  We introduced jade gua sha tools, rollers, made to Chinese medicine standards while also working with a Chinese doctor.  Every year I would save up every cent I could and went to China for jade shopping in the summer.  I wasn't just a "tourist", I made friends, and traveled all over China, exploring and learning more about jade each time I went.  

When you shop online at Ying Yu Jade, you will see a large selection of very unique jade: bangle bracelets, pendants, jade health tools, carvings, teapot sets and more.  Customers have been asking me "what is a good jade to buy to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year".  Any jade that appeals to you is probably a good choice.  A classic choice for New Year is the auspicious jade Money Toad.

Chinese Jade "Money Toads"

These traditional three legged "money toads" bring good luck and fortune.  Great feng shui for the office and lucky for your home.  The toads are beautifully carved and polished, and you can see the natural rough raw jade on the bottom.  These are genuine and natural, one of a kind.  They are special gifts for New Year as we;; as for business, weddings, birthdays.

I have a very large jade money toad with a "baby"  next to it and a big jade coin in its mouth.  It is in my office, facing my desk where I do most of the work.  And it has been very auspicious for me, as I have been selling jade for 20 years.  Although I have been doing well financially selling jade, I really want my customers to be happy with the jade they purchase from Ying Yu Jade.  

I love looking at, touching, my jade money toad.  Chinese jade carvings are truly awesome and look even nicer as time goes by.

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2021 Chinese Lunar New Year of Metal Ox - What Kind of Jade Should I Wear?

Chinese Lunar New Year begins February 12.   This is the "Year of the Ox".  In Chinese symbols it is The Ox who represents incredible physical, mental and emotional strength and stamina! Their accomplishments are the result of sheer determination. This zodiac sign simply will not quit once they’ve put their mind to something. 

Ying Yu Jade Ox Pendant

This year the element of the Ox is Metal.  In Chinese Taoist thought, Metal attributes are considered to be firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength, and determination. The metal person is controlling, ambitious, forceful, and set in their ways as metal is very strong. They are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone.

Chinese Lunar New Year is an auspicious time to buy and wear jade.  How do you know what kind of jade you should wear?  One of the traditional jade bangle bracelets is "Fu Lu Shou": Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity.  It is rare to find these in natural color, usually green, white and "hong" red/orange.  I have a C grade color treated fu lu shou jadeite bangle that I wear for special occasions.

"Fu Lu Shou" Burmese Jadeite Bangle on JadeBangleBracelets

There have been many customers purchasing our jade online the past few weeks.  They not only buy a new jade for themselves, but also for friends.  And I have special boxes, pouches for when they tell me they are gifts, to make them beautifully presented.  One of our customers who shopped this weekend and purchased five jade bangle bracelets told me she relaxed, had a comforting snack and beverage, then shopped Ying Yu Jade.  She said she intuitively knew the colors, style of the bangles she bought for her friends and family when she looked at the photos, not the prices, and smiled when she found "just the right one" for another person.  And she also bought a new one for herself.  The Ying Yu Jade "Deal of the Day" and Jade Heaven "Heavenly Jade Sale"  have discount coupon codes, and also the option of "Make an Offer" during this traditional Chinese holiday.

The customer also told me she practices qigong and when she shops for jade she "feels" all her meridians so she can know what color will not only be beautiful for her, but have good qi energy.  The Ox this year is the Metal element, related to the lungs.  The color is white.  

Jade is not only beautiful, but since it has qi energy, it's like wearing medicine, something healthy.

And that's why I still love jade so much and continue selling online. 

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