Jade is a durable material that has been used for over 5,000 years to make tools, sculptures, jewelry, gemstones, and other objects. It is a cultural term used for two distinct minerals, nephrite, and jadeite, which are generally pale green or white and are used mainly as gemstones or in carving. Jadeite is the most highly valued and rich green jadeite is known as "imperial jade". However, durable jadeite can be found in many colors and is well-suited for both jewelry and carving. In Japan, jade was used for jade bracelets and was a symbol of wealth and power.