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I thought these were really great little stones!

These are pieces of certified Burma Jadeite Jade carved into the shapes of leaves. Carved from the same solid piece of jade is a loose square bead that freely rotates in the bale. I didn't carve these myself as I do not have the equipment to cut/carve/polish my own gemstones. I only made them into the pendants you see here.

It is semi-translucent Grade A Jadeite (no treatments other than waxing), and is pale green in color. It is the Rice variety, which refers to the semi-translucent glutinous rice-like inner texture.

They are adorned by hand with Argentium Sterling silver bales and accents.

I just thought this was a fun photo, with them all lined up. I may move this to scraps later, as the photo quality isn't the best. These are prettier in person. I actually like them so much I kept one and wear it myself, which is the first time I have done so with my own jewelry!

Since so many ask-- I get most of my gemstones at rock and gem shows. For the most part I like to pick them out in person!


[[ Since many ask-- yes, I do sell these on my personal site: [link] ]]

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:iconrebehm:
Lovely! The way the wire bends looks very natural, like vines. :)
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~JoyHeartRoyalGuard Nov 12, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Have you ever been to the big sur jade fest?
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~Nambroth Nov 12, 2012  Professional General Artist
No.. wish I could go!
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~JoyHeartRoyalGuard Nov 12, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
OMG it so much fun I'm a vender so I go every year
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:iconcattreats:
Do you still make these?
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~Nambroth Mar 19, 2011  Professional General Artist
The jewelry or the leaves in particular?
Sadly I haven't been able to get any more jade leaves in a while so temporarily I am not making them (until I can get more if possible).
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:iconcattreats:
Oh, I was referring to the entire bracelette itself. That's okay though, but if you are ever able to start making them again, I would be very interested. If you ever do, let me know. :) And thanks!
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:iconwolfofdesire:
nice!
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:iconlizziewriter:
Lovely work, delicious to hear discussion of jadeite and nephrite, and what do you think of the Argentium? I have only heard a little about it and haven't seen any (as far as I know).
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~Nambroth Jan 25, 2010  Professional General Artist
I really like the Argentium silver. It's all I use, now. :)
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