Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Diamond Pendant — Translucent Mayan Jade
Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Diamond Pendant — Translucent Mayan Jade
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Blue is the rarest color in Guatemalan jadeite. And this stone has it.
Cut into a precise diamond silhouette from a single piece of Guatemalan jadeite, this pendant reveals the delicate blue hues that hide within the green — a rare optical phenomenon unique to jadeite from the Motagua River Valley. The color is not a treatment or enhancement; it is a natural expression of the stone's mineral composition, visible only in the finest material. Held to the light, the stone glows with a translucency that feels almost liquid.
Shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop, this pendant is the product of traditional lapidary methods — no CNC, no automation. The jade is sourced from the same Motagua River Valley where ancient Maya artisans once carved their most sacred objects. It is gathered without heavy machinery, with care for the land and respect for the stone's long history.
Every edge, every bevel, every surface is worked by hand until the stone's full character emerges.
Piece Details
- Pendant Size: 55mm × 24mm × 8mm
- Material: Solid Guatemalan "Blue" Jadeite Jade
- Cord: Adjustable braided waxed cord
- Finish: Hand-cut and polished to a high shine
Each piece is one of a kind. Hue, 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.