Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Heart Pendant — Rare Translucent Mayan Jade
Guatemalan Blue Jadeite Heart Pendant — Rare Translucent Mayan Jade
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Blue is the rarest color in Guatemalan jadeite. And this stone has it — shaped into a heart.
This pendant is hand-cut from a single piece of Guatemalan Blue Jadeite, a stone that carries a delicate, almost hidden blue within the green — a rare optical phenomenon unique to the finest 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 exceptional material. Held to the light, the stone glows with a translucency that feels almost liquid, warm to the touch and alive with depth.
Shaped into a heart form 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 curve of the heart worked slowly by hand until the stone's full character is revealed.
Piece Details
- Pendant Size: 40mm × 38mm × 12mm
- 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.