Guatemalan Jadeite Pear Earring Pair

Guatemalan Jadeite Pear 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

it is the only known location that this aquatic blue version is found

This is stone #1 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

creating a look reminiscent of abstract watercolor or fine porcelain with organic veining

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

Number 8 Turquoise pairs

Mined only during winter due to environmental constraints

and skutterudite

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Argonite crystals were surrounded in silica that agatized and forever preserved the crystal formations in this unique material from Ankara

Formed in ancient volcanic hot spring areas

waxy-to-porcelain luster that highlights its natural depth and subtle gradients

This absolute stunner screams top-tier quality