Galaxy Jadeite Earrings — Rare Black Jadeite with Pyrite Inclusions
Galaxy Jadeite Earrings — Rare Black Jadeite with Pyrite Inclusions
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Some stones hold the night sky within them. This is one of them.
Cut from a single slice of Guatemalan jadeite, our Galaxy colorway is among the rarest expressions of this ancient stone — jet black jadeite threaded with golden pyrite inclusions that catch the light like suspended stars. The effect is not manufactured or enhanced; it is geology at its most poetic. Each flash of pyrite is a natural inclusion formed over millennia in the volcanic corridors of Guatemala's Motagua River Valley — the same region where ancient Maya artisans sourced the jade they considered more precious than gold.
These earrings are shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop using traditional lapidary methods. No heavy machinery. No shortcuts. Each contour, bevel, and surface is worked slowly and deliberately, giving the piece its soft, organic silhouette. The result is a freeform pendant that is unmistakably handmade — and entirely unrepeatable.
Finished with .925 sterling silver latch hooks, these earrings move with quiet confidence — refined enough for formal occasions, distinctive enough to wear every day.
Stone Details
- Stone Size: 65mm × 29mm × 1.8mm
- Total Length: 82mm (top of hook to bottom of stone)
- Material: Solid Guatemalan "Galaxy" Jadeite Jade
- Hardware: .925 Sterling Silver latch hooks
- Finish: Hand-cut and hand-polished freeform
- SKU: ER1
Each piece is one of a kind. Stone character, pyrite placement, and silhouette 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.