Everything To Know About Jade, From Benefits To Properties (Plus How To Use It)

From jade face rollers to jade bracelets and rings, you've undoubtedly seen this striking green crystal before—but why is this stone so universally popular? Here, we're diving into the history of jade, its properties, how to use it, and more, according to experts.

And of course, jade has become a popular crystal all around the world today but is still most sought after and revered in China, according to Leavy, where it has traditionally been associated with health, longevity, prosperity, and power.

"Jade connects us with our intuition, our higher self, our inner wisdom, and so it can really bring important meaning and messages to our dreams, which is important to know," Leavy adds.

Green is associated with the heart chakra, so green jade is an excellent choice for encouraging love and compassion (for yourself and others). As Leavy explains, the balanced energy of this stone helps align your mind, body, and spirit, which helps with bringing in luck but also new friendships and relationships.

According to Leavy, jade can stimulate creativity, as well as assist with manifesting wealth and prosperity. "I think that has a lot to do with that luck connection. It's deeply connected with like, luck, abundance, financial prosperity," she explains, adding that in China, jade bangles are still worn for protection.

The more common form of jade you'll find on the market is nephrite. As Leavy notes, nephrite has a more fibrous structure compared to the jadeite, which gives it a more silky appearance, as opposed to granular. The color range for nephrite is also more limited than jadeite, with most nephrite coming in your classic green, dark green, and even so dark it looks black.

Leavy notes there is a highly valuable variety of green jade called "Imperial jade," which is semi-translucent and gets its color from manganese. "This is a really high-grade type of jadeite, and it can be quite expensive," she adds.

You may also come across Inca jade, which Leavy notes is nephrite with inclusions of pyrite, giving it a green and black marbled appearance.

"It still calls in that good fortune and works to enhance creativity, and it's also a good stone for stimulating success in business and to help bring some peace and calm during really chaotic times," Leavy tells mindbodygreen.

Jadeite can also come in softer hues of light pink and purple, and these varieties are excellent for the heart chakra, as well as dream work and astral travel.

If you're lucky, you might find white or light yellow jade—but most often, you'll have to go looking for it. That's because white or yellow jade, also known as "mutton fat jade," is as rare as it is valuable.

So, if there are no inclusions or trace minerals in the jadeite, it will be clear. And clear varieties of crystals (think quartz, selenite, etc.) are excellent for clearing the mind.

Speaking of iron inclusions, jadeite can have almost a rusty color if enough iron gets in there. As Leavy explains, you might also find orange, brown, or tan pieces of jade in this case. These varieties are excellent for grounding and connecting with nature.

Here's a heart chakra visualization complete with a mudra to try yourself:

"You put your jade in the jar or on a candle if you want to bring abundance and luck into your life," she says, adding that she recommends using a green candle to up those money vibes.

"It's like a stone of connection with the other world, and because of this, it also has this association with rejuvenation—so people will sleep with jade to rejuvenate them overnight," Leavy explains.

But as Leavy notes, these various jade massage tools make sense, given this stone's connection back to ancient times with healing and rejuvenation—so feel free to roll away.

Jade can be incredibly grounding and balancing, especially if you're working with a darker variety, such as black jade. "These are really great for protection or cleansing and clearing your energy fields," Leavy notes.

Missing Mother Nature? Grab your jade and get outside! According to Leavy, jade is an excellent stone for connecting with nature, plants, and herbalism.

Jade can work well for enhancing a manifesting practice by way of connecting you to your intuition and keeping you balanced and grounded. "It's a good stone of personal growth, providing you space for inner reflection and understanding yourself and how you show up in the world," Leavy explains.

As Quinn tells mindbodygreen, "If you have an altar and you want to work on releasing fears, abundance, or bringing more serenity and peace into your life, you can put it on your altar with the intention of infusing that into your life," she explains.

Things like jade bangles and rings are also super common, especially in Chinese culture, and having jade on your hands can be a helpful reminder to keep your heart open and stay grounded whenever it catches your eye.

There's also a strong drive for older pieces, which can be very tricky to date, so if you are looking for an antique, you need to know what you're looking for. Be on the lookout for fakes, and ask sellers about their ethical sourcing practices as well.

And be sure to keep your jade stored in a soft bag when you're not using it, to prevent any scratching or tarnishing.

Who wouldn't want to manifest a little more good luck in their life? Next time you want to up your chances of a financial windfall—or simply tap into your heart center—jade is definitely a stone to reach for.