New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands R1397 providing a robust and lasting

providing a robust and lasting alternative to traditional beading cord

and short prismatic crystals

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

Calcite is the one of the most common minerals

brown or orange organic gem

New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands R1397 providing a robust and lastingJade 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.