Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Freeform Pendant — Translucent Mayan Jade, Medium
Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Freeform Pendant — Translucent Mayan Jade, Medium
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The freeform is not a compromise — it is a choice. A choice to let the stone lead.
This pendant is hand-cut from a single piece of Guatemalan jadeite, shaped into an organic silhouette that honors the stone's natural character rather than imposing a rigid geometry upon it. The result is a piece with soft, flowing edges and a presence that feels entirely alive. The rare blue hues hidden within the green — a natural optical phenomenon unique to the finest jadeite from the Motagua River Valley — reveal themselves fully when the stone is held to the light, glowing with a translucency that feels almost liquid.
Shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop using traditional lapidary methods. The jade is sourced from the same Motagua River Valley where ancient Maya artisans once carved their most sacred objects — gathered without heavy machinery, with care for the land and respect for the stone's long history. No CNC. No automation. Every surface worked by hand.
Piece Details
- Pendant Size: 48mm × 22mm × 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 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.