Jade was known to the Chinese for around 5,000 years. Chinese believed that jade is a precious stone which brings good luck, fortune and enhances healthy life. Chinese fortune tellers believe that by wearing a piece of jade around your neck can do away with any illness. The metaphysical properties of jade include calmness, serenity and wisdom. It is believed that Jade denotes purity, clarity, resonance and benignity. The Chinese jade was introduced in the western countries by Portuguese in the 16th century. High quality jade is found in Burma (Myanmar). But these are carved in China. Hence the name Chinese Jade. The shades of jade include various shades of green, combination of white and grey, lavender and yellow. During the historic times jade was worn by many because they believed that this gemstone helped in making quick decisions.