Guatemalan Jadeite Bracelet

Guatemalan Jadeite BraceletGuatemalan 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

The distinctive webbing and occasional two-toned effects give each cabochon a bold

ensuring a unique addition to your jewelry or collector's showcase

Each cabochon is expertly cut and polished into a smooth

sourced from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan

frequently accented by intricate dark spiderweb matrix veining or bold brown-black patterns that create striking natural contrast

it was first discovered in the 1920's but has been closed since 1976

golden tan matrix

100% CZ calibrated accent stones

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

from one of the oldest working mines in the world

this gemstone comes in a variety of ivory

Only a few hundred pounds came out