Black Guatemalan Jade & Campitos Turquoise Necklace in Gold Vermeil
Black Guatemalan Jade & Campitos Turquoise Necklace in Gold Vermeil
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Two stones with deep roots in the Americas — black Guatemalan jadeite and Campitos turquoise from Sonora, Mexico — alternate in hand-strung chips and rounds along this beaded necklace, warmed throughout by gold vermeil spacer beads and finished with a gold vermeil clasp.
The black jade is genuine Guatemalan jadeite: dense, near-opaque, and carrying the same mineral identity as the green and blue jades revered by the ancient Maya. Campitos turquoise, mined in the Cananea district of Sonora, is among the most collectible turquoise in North America — known for its vivid sky-blue color, fine matrix, and limited production.
- Stones: Black Guatemalan jadeite & Campitos turquoise
- Cut: Alternating chips and rounds, hand-strung
- Findings: Gold vermeil spacer beads & clasp
- Jade origin: Guatemala
- Turquoise origin: Campitos mine, Sonora, Mexico
- Finish: Natural, uncoated stone surfaces
A pairing that honors two distinct mineral traditions — worn together as one.
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What is Type A jade?
TypeA jade is natural, untreated stone — no bleaching, no polymer filling, no dye.It's the collector standard and the only grade we carry at JADEscape.Provenance documentation is available on request.
What is the difference between jadeite and nephrite?
Both are true jade, but different minerals.Jadeite is rarer, harder, and found in vivid colors including ImperialGreen.Nephrite is tougher with a silky texture, ranging from creamy white to deep forest green.We carry both.
What is Imperial Green jade?
ImperialGreen is the most prized color grade in jadeite — a vivid, evenly saturated green produced by trace chromium in the stone's crystal structure.TrueImperialGreen is highly translucent,with a depth of color that seems to glow from within.AtJADEscape, when we carry ImperialGreen material, it is always TypeA — natural and untreated.
How do I care for my jade piece?
Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap.Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged sun exposure.Store separately to prevent scratching.With proper care,Type A jade lasts generations.
Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
At JADEscape, we source directly from the mines and the carvers themselves — our provenance comes from the relationship, not a certificate.The jade certification industry is largely unregulated and most commonly used by resellers.We can tell you exactly where a piece came from, who carved it, and what makes it genuine — because we were there.