Guatemalan Jadeite OvalGuatemalan 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

and traces of silver

Originally discovered on the property of the world famous Richardson Ranch in Mahleur County

making it a meaningful addition to any collection

Meticulously crafted from genuine turquoise particles bonded into a durable composite

swirling nebulae

this was formed in nodules

These stones are polished on the back so you can see the patterning on both sides

and there are 31 beads

These stones can be kiln fired in place up to 1400ø

is a rare gemstone prized for its vibrant blue-green hues and distinctive golden-brown matrix

as it is all lumped together

Chiapas is younger than famed Baltic yet it's significantly harder and less prone to scratches