Check the listing for details. Vintage Natural Jade Green Beaded Pillow. Condition: Used. Listed at 69.00 USD. Jade pillows, originating in ancient China, were initially crafted for royalty and believed to possess mystical properties, including the ability to cool the head and promote healing. These pillows, often made of nephrite jade and carved with dragon motifs, were also thought to balance energy flow (chi) and provide serenity.