Black Guatemalan Jade Discs, Hetian Jade Rondelles & Gobi Desert Agate Stretch Bracelet

Shape as Language

Most bracelets are built from round beads. This one is not. Black Guatemalan jadeite discs — flat, wide, and commanding — alternate with Hetian jade rondelles, their flattened profile creating a layered, almost architectural rhythm on the wrist. A single Gobi Desert agate from Mongolia punctuates the strand with translucency and warmth. The result is a bracelet where the cut of the stone is as deliberate as the stone itself.

The Stones

Guatemalan Jadeite — Black Discs
Black jadeite from Guatemala is among the rarest expressions of Mesoamerican jade — near-opaque, deeply lustrous, and carrying the vitreous glassy finish characteristic of fine jadeite. Cut here into disc form, these beads are wider and flatter than a standard round bead, giving them a bold, graphic presence on the wrist. The disc cut maximizes the stone's surface area and luster, catching light across a broader face. Prized by the ancient Maya and genuinely rare in the contemporary market. Natural and untreated.

Hetian Jade — Rondelles (Nephrite)
Hetian jade from Xinjiang, China has been treasured for over 7,000 years for its smooth texture, quiet luster, and deep cultural significance. The rondelle cut — a flattened disc shape, narrower than a full disc — creates a rhythmic visual counterpoint to the black jade discs: same flat profile, different scale and color. The pale, creamy tone of the Hetian jade reads as luminous against the black jadeite, and the rondelle form adds movement and dimension to the strand. Natural and untreated.

Gobi Desert Agate — Accent
A single Gobi Desert agate from the stone fields of Mongolia completes the composition. Round and translucent where the jade pieces are flat and opaque, it introduces a different geometry and a different quality of light — a warm, naturally patterned bead that serves as the bracelet's accent note and visual rest point. Entirely untreated.

Construction

• Strung on 0.7mm premium stretch cord for a comfortable, slip-on fit
• Black Guatemalan jadeite discs alternating with Hetian jade rondelles, with a single Gobi Desert agate accent
• Flat bead profile — a layered, architectural look distinct from standard round-bead bracelets
• No clasp required — designed for effortless daily wear
• Handcrafted; one-of-a-kind piece

Wearing It

The flat disc and rondelle format gives this bracelet a stacked, layered quality on the wrist — it sits differently than a round-bead bracelet and catches light across a broader surface. The black-and-pale contrast of the two jades is sophisticated and versatile, pairing naturally with both silver and gold. The Gobi agate accent adds warmth and a note of natural irregularity that keeps the composition from feeling too geometric. For those who want their jewelry to be noticed for its form as much as its material.

Care

• Remove before swimming, bathing, or heavy exercise to preserve the stretch cord
• Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Store flat or loosely coiled — avoid hanging, which can stress the cord over time
• Natural stones may have minor surface variations; these are not flaws — they are proof of origin