Blue Jadeite Mayan Hatchet Pendant with Snake Vertebrae and Jade Beads
Blue Jadeite Mayan Hatchet Pendant with Snake Vertebrae and Jade Beads
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Ancient form, rare stone.
This Mayan hatchet pendant is hand-cut from a single piece of Blue Guatemalan Jadeite, a rare variety prized for its deep blend of blue and green. Naturally translucent, the color glows when backlit and shifts in different light.
The necklace is fully beaded with 8.5mm Guatemalan Jadeite, lava rock, and ethically sourced real snake vertebrae accent beads. Each vertebrae is sourced from an American reptile farm from animals that passed from natural causes, professionally sterilized and cleaned. A bold, grounded accent that honors the material.
Each hatchet is shaped and polished by hand in our Ohio workshop using traditional methods. No CNC, no automation. Just time, focus and intention in every edge and curve.
The jadeite is sourced from the Motagua River Valley in Guatemala, the same region where ancient Maya artisans carved jade with stone tools. Hand-gathered with care and respect for the land, no heavy machinery or industrial extraction.
DETAILS
• Pendant Size: 35.1mm x 23.8mm x 8.7mm
• Material: Solid Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Jade
• Accent Beads: 8.5mm Guatemalan Jadeite, Lava Rock, Ethically Sourced Snake Vertebrae
• Clasp: .925 Sterling Silver lobster clasp
• Finish: Hand-cut and hand-polished
• Origin: Motagua River Valley, Guatemala
Made by hand. No two are ever exactly the same.
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Know Your Stone
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.