Guatemalan Jadeite Oval 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

Meticulously crafted from genuine turquoise particles bonded into a durable composite

The matrix adds depth

This is one of the 5 Fine Jaspers (Morrisonite

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from the turquoise mines in Hubei has some truly spectacular patterns and colors I've not seen before

this is a citron magnesite deriving it's cool color from nickeloan minerals saturating the area

it exhibits a soft

lime-green to minty hues

and all of the mines and claims had been closed since the 1950s

making it ideal for unique jewelry designs like necklaces

this gemstone is as old and as coveted as turquoise all along the ancient Silk Road trade route

this piece highlights the stone’s natural luster and opaque depth