Celestial Jadeite Toki Pendant — Rare Two-Tone Guatemalan Jade, Māori-Style Wrap
Celestial Jadeite Toki Pendant — Rare Two-Tone Guatemalan Jade, Māori-Style Wrap
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Some stones carry the sky within them. This is one of them.
This Toki-inspired pendant is hand-cut from a single slice of Guatemalan Celestial jadeite — a rare and breathtaking variety that reveals a natural duality within the stone itself: cool, watery greens shifting into dark imperial veining, a phenomenon that occurs only in the finest jadeite from the Motagua River Valley. The stone's thin profile and natural translucence allow the colors to glow when backlit — alive with light, shifting with every angle.
The Toki form carries deep cultural resonance. Originally fashioned as a working adze by Māori artisans, it has come to symbolize strength, determination, and the ability to shape one's path. Here, that form is rendered in one of the world's most storied jade traditions — Guatemalan jadeite from the same valley where ancient Maya artisans once carved their most sacred objects.
Shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop using traditional lapidary methods. No CNC. No automation. Every contour, bevel, and surface worked slowly by hand. Finished with a Māori-style wrap and an adjustable 2mm cotton braided necklace.
Piece Details
- Pendant Size: 116mm × 29mm × 10mm
- Material: Solid Guatemalan Celestial Jadeite Jade
- Accents: Māori-style wrap
- Cord: 2mm cotton adjustable braided necklace
- Finish: Hand-cut and polished
Each piece is one of a kind. Color distribution, translucency, and stone character will vary — this is the nature of handcrafted work and the mark of its authenticity.
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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.