A little lesson on Jade via @metmuseum “ Carving jade is a miracle. The toughest material on earth, nephrite jade is stronger than steel. Ranging in color from the palest white to its trademark shade of brilliant green, its abilities to carry sound vibrations and retain bodily warmth imbue it with an ethereal subtlety, like touching the hand of a loved one. This intimate quality has allowed people to develop deeply spiritual connections with jade objects as far back as the Neolithic era. Its sanctity is felt in the regions and cultures that have found it in abundant supply: Mesoamerica, China, the Pacific Northwest, and Oceania.“. Link in stories to read more and hear more.