Nephrite Jade 3mm Irregular Saucer Bead - 13-14 Inch Egg shamans and warriors

shamans and warriors

grip and straighten bent wire

This effect is known as “labradorescence

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

Nephrite Jade 3mm Irregular Saucer Bead - 13-14 Inch Egg shamans and warriorsNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.