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Sharon McPherson

~~Stone Facts~~
Jade: Imperial Treasure

The Chinese and Japanese have treasured jade for more than 7,000 years. It is considered to be the “good luck stone.” Jade comes in two forms, nephrite and jadeite, both gemstones with similar properties. Both produce hues that range from milky translucent to deep emerald green imperial jade. Since jade is an extremely durable, hard stone, it has often been used to create beautiful carved pieces of art. The most prized jade comes from Burma and is called jadeite or imperial jade. Some of the jade designs in Down to Earth Jewelry include new jade, which is a translucent green serpentine. This serpentine “new jade” has been favored in Europe for over 400 years. There is a story of Rasputin, a monk serving the Russian Tsar Romanov, who was granted anything he wanted as a reward for saving the life of the Tsar’s son. He asked for an entire dinner service made of serpentine stone.

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LB-3001 Lapis, Ostrich Shell, & Wood Necklace See details Our price: $ 82.00 ME-176N Zebra Stone Necklace See details Our price: $ 95.00 ME-181N Titonic Jasper & Dumortierite Bead Necklace See details Our price: $ 39.00 ME-421 Picture Jasper & Ryolite Necklace See details Our price: $ 36.00 COR-028S Red Coral Branch, Tigereye, and Silver Necklace and Earring Set See details Our price: $ 46.00 JD-14N Jade, Pearl, Citrine, and Amber Necklace See details Our price: $ 45.00 JD-14E Jade and Citrine Earrings See details Our price: $ 12.00 DC-2064E Horseshoe Nail, Turquoise, and Coral Earrings See details Our price: $ 18.00 COR-026B Coral Bead Bracelet See details Our price: $ 55.00 DC-2063B Sterling Silver on Leather Bracelet See details Our price: $ 66.00 LE-719 Amethyst, Coral, Jade, & Jasper ID Lanyard or Eyeglass Leads See details Our price: $ 42.00 COP-08 Copper, Zebra Jasper, & Ostrich Shell Necklace See details Our price: $ 42.00