Dark Guatemalan Jade & White Myanmar Jade Large Bead Stretch Bracelet

Dark and Light, East and West

The simplest contrasts are often the most powerful. This bracelet pairs large, very dark Guatemalan jadeite beads — so deeply colored they read as near-black in most light — with a single white Myanmar jade bead that sits against them like a point of light in shadow. No warmth, no fire. Just the full range of jade's color spectrum, compressed onto a single strand: the darkest green the Maya mountains offer, and the purest white from the jade fields of Burma.

The Stones

Guatemalan Jadeite — Very Dark Green, Large Beads
Guatemalan jadeite in its darkest expressions approaches black — the color so saturated and deep that it absorbs light rather than reflecting it. In shadow, these large beads read as near-black; in direct light, a rich, dark green emerges from within. The vitreous luster characteristic of fine jadeite remains present, giving the surface a depth that matte black stone cannot replicate. Prized by the ancient Maya and rare in this depth of color. Natural and untreated.

Myanmar Jade — White (Jadeite, Accent)
White jadeite from Myanmar is among the most classically prized expressions of Burmese jade — pure, luminous, and deeply associated with the finest traditions of Chinese jade appreciation. As a single accent bead against the near-black Guatemalan jade, it reads with quiet intensity: cool, clean, and impossible to overlook. The contrast between the two stones is as stark as jade gets — the same mineral family, at opposite ends of its color range. Natural and untreated.

Construction

• Strung on 0.7mm premium stretch cord for a comfortable, slip-on fit
• Large beads — substantial size for a bold, grounded presence on the wrist
• Very dark Guatemalan jadeite with a single white Myanmar jade accent — two jadeite traditions, maximum contrast
• No clasp required — designed for effortless daily wear
• Handcrafted; one-of-a-kind piece

Wearing It

The near-black and white palette is one of the most enduring in design — and in jade, it carries the added weight of two of the world's most significant jadeite sources. The dark jade wears with authority; the white accent draws the eye with precision. It pairs naturally with silver, white gold, and platinum, and sits beautifully alongside other jade pieces from either tradition. For those who prefer their jewelry to make a statement through restraint rather than color.

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