New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands 10mm with Matrix Calcite is the principal constituent

Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble

When wood becomes covered with earth

sometimes with a striking black or brown matrix therefore giving it a more traditional look with blue dominance

where it originated approximately 50 million years ago

New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands 10mm with Matrix Calcite is the principal constituentJade is the industry name for this beautiful green stone. Ours is actually a Serpentine, but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after. It is extremely tough and resistant to fracture and has been used to make choppers and blades since Neolithic times. It has been said that it brings strength and longevity to the wearer. It protects against failure and misfortune.