Blue Guatemalan Jade, Black Guatemalan Jade Discs & Hetian Jade Stretch Bracelet

One Source, Three Expressions

Guatemala's jade deposits are among the most geologically complex in the world — capable of producing stone in colors that range from deep imperial green to blue, black, lavender, and beyond. This bracelet draws from two of those expressions: blue Guatemalan jadeite round beads and black Guatemalan jadeite discs, both from the same ancient mountain source, each cut into a different form. Between them, Hetian jade from China's Xinjiang province adds a third voice — pale, smooth, and carrying 7,000 years of Chinese jade tradition. A bracelet that spans two continents and three jade identities.

The Stones

Guatemalan Jadeite — Blue Round Beads
Blue jadeite from Guatemala is among the rarest color expressions of the Western Hemisphere's only significant jade source. The blue-grey to blue-green hues — sometimes called "Olmec Blue" — come from specific mineral inclusions within the jadeite matrix. Dense, vitreous, and deeply colored, with the characteristic glassy luster of fine jadeite. Shaped here into classic round beads, they provide the bracelet's primary color note. Natural and untreated.

Guatemalan Jadeite — Black Discs
Black jadeite from the same Guatemalan deposits is among the rarest and most visually commanding expressions of Mesoamerican jade. Its near-opaque depth comes from graphite or iron inclusions within the jadeite matrix. Cut into disc form — wider and flatter than a round bead — these pieces introduce a bold, graphic element into the composition, catching light across a broader face and creating a different visual rhythm from the round beads around them. Natural and untreated.

Hetian Jade (Nephrite)
Hetian jade from Xinjiang, China has been treasured for over 7,000 years — prized for its smooth, almost soapy texture, its quiet luster, and its deep cultural significance. Its pale, creamy tone provides a luminous counterpoint to the two dark Guatemalan jades, allowing each color to read clearly against it. Natural and untreated.

Construction

• Strung on 0.7mm premium stretch cord for a comfortable, slip-on fit
• Blue Guatemalan jadeite round beads and black Guatemalan jadeite discs with Hetian jade — two bead forms, three jade origins
• Mixed bead profile — round and disc forms create visual rhythm and dimension on the wrist
• No clasp required — designed for effortless daily wear
• Handcrafted; one-of-a-kind piece

Wearing It

The interplay of round beads and flat discs gives this bracelet a layered, dynamic quality on the wrist — it moves differently and catches light differently than a standard round-bead bracelet. The blue and black of the Guatemalan jades create a cool, sophisticated palette that the pale Hetian jade opens up with light. It pairs naturally with silver and white metals, and sits beautifully alongside other jade pieces from any tradition. For the collector, it is a rare opportunity to wear two color expressions of Guatemalan jadeite side by side.

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