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Jade Pakistani Birthstone Fashion 2014 And Wedding Jewellery. 

By Aamir Mannan.

Nephrite jade was historically used in pre-1800 China. The Neolithic era in particular saw the use of jade for utilitarian and ceremonial purposes. Back then, jade stone was sourced from deposits in the areas of Inner Mongolia, the Liaoning province and the Ningshao area of the Yangtze River Delta. These deposits are now depleted. The importance of jade stone in Chinese history was very evident, as jade had been discovered in the tombs of many Shang kings. Jade stone was also used generously to decorate indoor areas and burial suites. In general, the Chinese considered jade stone to be the "imperial gem".