Guatemalan Jadeite Teardrop Earring Pair

Guatemalan Jadeite Teardrop Earring PairGuatemalan 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

Embrace the rarity and own a symbol of nature’s grace today

this copper mineral drenched gemstone is only found in a handful of deposits around the world

These stones have a refractive index almost as high as a sapphire which makes for a beautiful play of light that bounces inside of the gemstones

This cabochon set is a must-have for jewelry makers looking to infuse their work with vivid color

The very trees who's sap created this honey colored gem are related to the same ones that created the famous Dominican ambers

The rarest and most valuable of the chalcedony family

This polished cabochon showcases Skaggs Jasper’s signature rich teal to deep blue-green hues

Efforts are currently being made to discover more

eye motifs

this brecciated jasper showcases a stunning array of colors

Found exclusively in the Mohawk-Ahmeek mining district

this cabochon offers excellent clarity and depth