Demand for jade still going strong after all these years

Jade bangles in all shades of green sold at Tiara Gems in Isetan, Gardens Midvalley.

THE Chinese have long been fascinated by jade and they often relate the semi-precious stone to a beautiful woman, prosperity and success and attribute it to healing and wisdom.

For them, jade is a precious stone of great beauty. They say when you wear a piece of jade, you are wearing a beautiful stone that is personal to your body. And legend has it that if a woman wears jade, she would marry a rich and powerful husband.