Guatemalan Jadeite MarquiseGuatemalan 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

Each piece remains entirely unique

Each piece is unique

a rare and finely grained 'Fei Cui' jade that rivals Burmese jade in color and translucency

This is stone #8 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

earthy greens ranging from lime and hunter to deep forest tones

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

resonating with artisans and wearers alike

It is very fine grained

The Hubei / Qingu turquoise cabochon showcases the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province

Native Silver is the ore that is crushed to extract silver you use in your jewelry

These cabochons displays a captivating range of rich

this variety stands out for its exceptional clarity of pattern and vivid contrast between the translucent-to-opaque body and the striking dendrites