{"product_id":"blue-guatemalan-jade-banded-carnelian-large-bead-stretch-bracelet","title":"Blue Guatemalan Jade \u0026 Banded Carnelian Large Bead Stretch Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone That Stops You\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bracelet has a centre of gravity. In this one, it is a single \u003cstrong\u003ebanded red and orange carnelian bead\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally layered with concentric rings of deep red and warm orange, each band a geological record of the stone's formation. Around it, \u003cstrong\u003elarge blue Guatemalan jadeite beads\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecarnelian beads\u003c\/strong\u003e build the composition outward: cool and warm, ancient Maya jade and one of humanity's oldest gemstones, united by the banded carnelian at the center that makes the whole bracelet make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanded Carnelian — Centre Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanded carnelian — also known as sardonyx carnelian — is among the most visually striking expressions of the chalcedony family. The natural banding here, in deep red and warm orange, forms as silica-rich fluids deposit in alternating layers over geological time, each band slightly different in iron concentration and therefore slightly different in color. The result is a bead that reads as a miniature landscape: layered, warm, and entirely natural. Carnelian has been worn since ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Rome — one of the first gemstones ever used in jewelry. Natural and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuatemalan Jadeite — Blue, Large Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue jadeite from Guatemala — sometimes called \"Olmec Blue\" — is among the rarest color expressions of the Western Hemisphere's only significant jade source. Dense, vitreous, and deeply colored, with the characteristic glassy luster of fine jadeite. At large bead size, the blue-green tone reads with full intensity, providing a cool, grounding counterpoint to the carnelian's warmth. Natural and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarnelian — Round Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe carnelian round beads that flank the centre stone carry the same warm orange-red family as the banded focal piece, creating a cohesive warm palette that frames the blue jade and draws the eye back to the banded centre. Translucent and glowing in direct light. Natural and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung on \u003cstrong\u003e0.7mm premium stretch cord\u003c\/strong\u003e for a comfortable, slip-on fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge beads\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial size for a bold, statement presence on the wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Guatemalan jadeite and carnelian beads with a \u003cstrong\u003ebanded red-and-orange carnelian centre stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo clasp required — designed for effortless daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted; one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWearing It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe banded carnelian centre stone is the element that makes this bracelet a collector's piece rather than simply a beautiful one. The natural banding is unrepeatable — no two banded carnelian beads are identical — and its placement at the centre of the composition gives the bracelet a deliberate, jewel-like quality. The blue jade and carnelian palette is warm-dominant with a cool anchor, pairing naturally with gold hardware and earthy tones. Wear it alone to let the centre stone speak, or stack it with other warm-toned pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before swimming, bathing, or heavy exercise to preserve the stretch cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean with a soft, dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore flat or loosely coiled — avoid hanging, which can stress the cord over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stones may have minor surface variations; these are not flaws — they are proof of origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JADEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47255902421129,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6549\/2617\/files\/IMG_0242_5048e0b6-b9de-4495-872c-514f315d41eb.jpg?v=1783906249","url":"https:\/\/jadescape.shop\/products\/blue-guatemalan-jade-banded-carnelian-large-bead-stretch-bracelet","provider":"JADEscape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}