# Gemstone Small Buddha - Jade > Gemstone Small Buddha - Jade is a jade carved gemstone figure. Priced at £10.00, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. Jade has been treasured in China for over 7,000 years as a symbol of virtue and good fortune. It suits someone celebrating a new venture or a milestone birthday. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-small-buddha-jade399 | | Product type | Gemstone Figures | | This option | Jade | | Material | Jade: a name shared by two minerals, nephrite and jadeite (Indian jade is usually green aventurine-quartz) | | Colour | Green, from pale to deep | | Hardness | 6–7 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural stone; 'Indian jade' is usually a green aventurine-quartz rather than nephrite or jadeite. | | Where it is usually found | India (as sold here), China and Myanmar | | What's included | One carved gemstone figure | | SKU | gemf-61 | | Price | £10.00 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Gemstone Figures (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-figures) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Gemstone Small Buddha - Jade is a hand-finished jade piece, shaped to show off the stone's colour and pattern. Also in this range (3 in total): Que Sera Stone, Amethyst. Jade is a name shared by two minerals, nephrite and jadeite (Indian jade is usually green aventurine-quartz), typically green, from pale to deep. It measures 6–7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural stone; 'Indian jade' is usually a green aventurine-quartz rather than nephrite or jadeite. Confucius compared the qualities of jade to the virtues of a gentleman. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Hearts are traditional love tokens; trees symbolise growth and connection; planets and spheres evoke the cosmos. Jade has been treasured in China for over 7,000 years as a symbol of virtue and good fortune. In modern crystal tradition jade is linked with the heart chakra and with Taurus, Libra and Pisces. We share these as cultural traditions and personal beliefs only, never as health claims. ## How to use - Hold it during a few minutes of quiet reflection. - Rest it on a desk, bedside table or altar where you'll see it. - It pairs traditionally with rose quartz or clear quartz. - Grid idea: crystal grids arrange stones in a pattern such as a circle or the Flower of Life around a central piece and a written intention. - Moon idea: many collectors set their stones out on the night of the full moon and bring them back in the next morning. - Gifting idea: wrap it in a small cloth pouch with a handwritten note about the stone's traditional meaning. ## Care - Wipe with a fine, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; steer clear of soaps, salt and long soaks. - Dust regularly and keep away from hard surfaces that could chip it. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Other versions - [Gemstone Small Buddha - Amethyst](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-small-buddha-amethyst387): £10.00 - [Gemstone Small Buddha - Que Sera Stone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-small-buddha-que-sera-stone400): £10.00 ## Questions and answers (17) ### What is the Gemstone Small Buddha - Jade used for? Stand it on a desk, bedside table or altar where you'll see it. Jade has been treasured in China for over 7,000 years as a symbol of virtue and good fortune. ### Is the jade in the Jade carved gemstone figure real? Natural stone; 'Indian jade' is usually a green aventurine-quartz rather than nephrite or jadeite. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my jade carved gemstone figure? Traditional cleansing methods include leaving it in moonlight overnight, passing it through incense or sage smoke, or resting it on a selenite plate. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Jade carved gemstone figure a good gift? Yes, especially for someone celebrating a new venture or a milestone birthday. At £10.00 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How long does delivery take? UK delivery is £3.95, free on orders over £40, and usually arrives in 2–5 working days. ### What is your returns policy? You have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll explain how to send it back; refunds are made within 14 days of receiving it. ### What's the difference between Jade and Que Sera Stone? Both are Gemstone Small Buddha pieces. Jade is jade (green, from pale to deep); Que Sera Stone is que sera (dark with multicoloured specks). They cost the same. ### Which Gemstone Small Buddha options are there? 3 options: Que Sera Stone, Amethyst, as well as this one. ### What is Jade associated with? Jade has been treasured in China for over 7,000 years as a symbol of virtue and good fortune. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Jade linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the heart chakra. ### Which zodiac signs go with Jade? Taurus, Libra and Pisces, according to popular crystal tradition. ### How hard is Jade? 6–7 on the Mohs scale. That's durable for everyday handling, though it can still chip if dropped. ### Where does Jade come from? Jade is usually found in India (as sold here), China and Myanmar. ### What goes well with Jade? It is often paired with rose quartz or clear quartz. ### Is the Jade carved gemstone figure in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### Is checkout secure? Yes. Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Can I order from outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/gemstone-small-buddha-jade399