Jade is believed to be a symbol of love and virtue as it is considered the concentrated essence of love. Some use it to promote longetivity, protection, and divine love. Thought to protect the kidneys, liver, spleen, heart, larynx, thymus, and thyroid.
Jade has been treasured by the Chinese for thousands of years. It has been used in ancestral carvings, tools and jewelry. Traditionally, jade has been considered stone of status. The Chinese believed in jade's ability to preserve the body after death. They also viewed jade as a stone of virtue and love.