Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Pendant

18x22 mm oval Nephrite Jade cabochon set in Sterling Silver.

This stone is very well known, especially in Egypt and China. It gets its name from the Greek “nephros” or kidney and ancient people believed it to treat kidney diseases. There are many deposits around the world. This stone is from Russia and has been cut carefully to enhance the cat’s eye effect.

Metaphysical Properties 
Astrologers say that nephrite is connected with religion and rebuilding of the whole life. Nephrite talismans are said to protect life and cure physical diseases