Nephrite jade is a type of jade that is believed to have healing properties and spiritual meaning. It is often associated with the heart chakra and is said to have many symbolic meanings:
Harmony, luck, and balance: Nephrite symbolizes harmony, luck, and balance. It is also believed to bring friendship and attract good luck.
Purity and serenity: Nephrite is most often considered a symbol of purity and serenity.
Dream stone: Nephrite jade is known as the dream stone, and assists in dream recall, analysis, and dream connection to ancient wisdom.
Protection: Nephrite jade carved as deities signify protection and good fortune. It balances yin yang, male female, and personal partner energies, stabilizing and protecting.
Emotional balance: Nephrite is said to promote emotional balance, attract love, and encourage forgiveness.
Physical and emotional well-being: Nephrite jade is believed to promote those qualities in its wearers, offering physical and emotional well-being, especially during unpleasant or difficult situations.
Nephrite jade is very tough, the toughest known natural mineral, three times tougher than ceramics and even tougher than steel. In neolithic times, it was used for knife blades, axe heads and later for ornamental carvings.