This meaning refers to either jadeite or nephrite, both valued for carving, jewelry, and decoration.
The pendant was carved from jade.
The museum displayed ancient jade objects.
As an adjective, jade describes objects having the characteristic green color of the stone.
She wore a jade dress.
The lake had jade water near the shore.
This meaning refers to making a person tired, indifferent, or less enthusiastic because of excessive experience or repetition.
Years of conflict had jaded the journalist.
Constant repetition jaded the audience.
