Jadeite Carving
Jade Jewellry
Gemstones and precious metals have been a favorite among human beings since time immemorial.Whether it is the small diamonds that adorn their places on a simple ring or huge necklaces with thousands of small and big pearls all laced together, each piece of jewelry has a following.These ornaments and jewelry are considered to be assets for the humans possessing them.The royal people of the previous years used to wear their own jewels on their body just like we all do even today.Since those times; the preciousness has just increased considerably.
There are many different kinds of jewels and gems of various colors and sizes and features available through the crust of the earth.The Jade is one of the most precious and important gemstones of all times.It has held a very special regard for itself over the years due to its beauty.The word Jade comes from a Spanish word ‘piedra de ijada’ which means to be ‘loin stone’.This is because this stone was majorly used to cure the ailments of loins and kidneys in the previous times and thus was regarded a precious piece of stone.This stone is mostly used in ornaments.
The name Jade has been given to two different metamorphic rocks known as the Nephrite and Jadeite.Both of them are premature metamorphic rocks that are found mostly in the green color.This is why in many countries it is also known as the ‘greenstone’.The other colors that the greenstone is found in include light blue, pink, white, creamy and sometimes even yellow.It being available in so many vibrant colors is thus one of the primary choices for being used in the making of expensive jewelry or sculptures of Gods and Goddesses.
The Jade is held in very high esteem in the Chinese culture and a number of dragon sculptures and art are carved out of the Jade stone.The Chinese have played a major role in cultivating and using the stone to its fullest and re-discovering more and more uses of it.The Jade is treated in many different ways before being used for sculpting, carving or in any other rock art like in jewelry.Burma, Guatemala and Canada are the primary and main sources of the Nephrite and Jadeite in the world.
These are some of the reasons why the Jade has been considered very important and prized in all these years.May the greenstone never cease to be!
Carved Burmese Jadeite Bangle Bracelets
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Fine Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art, Jade Carvings and Jadeite Jewellery. Hong Kong. Tuesday, 26th and Wednesday, 27th October, 1993. ... |
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Sotheby's Fine Jade Carvings and Jadeite Jewellery, Hong Kong, May 16th 1990 ... |
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Fine Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art, Furniture, Jade Carvings and Jadeite Jewellery Hong Kong Tuesday-Wednesday October 27-28, 1992 ... |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Carved Pendant $239.99 This pendant from Mason Kay features a green jadeite stone intricately carved in a coin and lotus leaf design. This jewelry includes a 14-karat yellow gold bail to fit your favorite cord or chain. |
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Mason Kay 14k Gold Green and White Marbled Jadeite Carved Pendant $599.99 A carved design rendered in green and white marbled jadeite characterizes this pendant from Mason Kay. This pendant includes a 14-karat yellow gold frame and bail to fit your favorite cord or chain. |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Natural Jadeite Carved Flower Bracelet $978.99 Five carved flower-shaped natural jadeite gemstones adorn this stunning bracelet, alternating with intricate knot designs. The bracelet is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold and secures with a hidden clasp. |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Green and White Marbled Jadeite Carved Pendant $379.99 A single natural green and white marbled jadeite stone carved in a detailed design characterizes this pendant from Mason Kay. This pendant includes a simple 14-karat yellow gold bail to fit your favorite cord or chain. |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Carved Buddha Pendant $99.99 A single natural green jadeite stone carved in a detailed Buddha design characterizes this pendant from Mason Kay. This pendant includes a 14-karat yellow gold mounting and simple bail to fit your favorite cord or chain. |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Carved Buddha Pendant $189.99 A single natural green jadeite stone carved in a detailed Buddha design characterizes this pendant from Mason Kay. This pendant includes a 14-karat yellow gold mounting and simple bail to fit your favorite cord or chain. |
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Mason Kay 14k Yellow Gold Red Jadeite Carved Butterfly Wing Earrings $649.99 Each of these earrings from Mason Kay features a carved red jadeite stone with a butterfly wing design. Each of these earrings is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold and fastens with an omega clasp. |