Guatemalan Jadeite Marquise

Guatemalan Jadeite MarquiseGuatemalan Jadeite, a rare and finely grained 'Fei Cui' jade that rivals Burmese jade in color and translucency. "Jade" is a term that referred to two different mineral classifications; jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite being the more common type found around the globe, jadeite is quite rare, much more fine grained and takes a high lustrous polish. The Guatemalan jadeite deposits were lost in history for approximately 500 years and were only discovered

with its distinctive patterns and colors evoking the rugged beauty of the earth

The most unusual feature of the variscite is its association with gold

vivid green palette that blasts from intense

often accented with subtle swirls of blue

Mining tools and artifacts found there date back over 3000 years

Each cabochon features a serene sky-blue to aqua backdrop

They are currently strung to be worn as a bracelet that is adjustable from 7 in to 8 and 1/2 in

you can see this inner glow when you wear it

natural artistry that no two pieces are exactly alike

Wear it as a badge of the extraordinary: a snowflake from the forge of time

accented by delicate mocha-brown to espresso veining and intricate spiderweb matrix patterns

Brecciated Lilac Mookaite