Guatemalan Jadeite & Myanmar Yellow Jade Stretch Bracelet
Guatemalan Jadeite & Myanmar Yellow Jade Stretch Bracelet
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The Two Worlds of Jade
Jade is not one stone — it is two. Jadeite and nephrite share a name and a reverence, but they are distinct minerals with distinct origins, distinct colors, and distinct histories. This bracelet brings them together: natural Guatemalan jadeite, the only significant jadeite source in the Western Hemisphere, and natural yellow jade from Myanmar, the world's premier source of jadeite in its rarest color expressions. A bracelet that spans continents and mineralogy in equal measure.
The Stones
Guatemalan Jadeite
Guatemala is the only place in the Americas — and one of the few places on earth — where jadeite forms in significant quantities. Prized by the ancient Maya as more precious than gold, Guatemalan jadeite ranges from deep imperial green to mottled blue-green, lavender, and black. These beads carry that legacy: dense, vitreous, and deeply colored, with the characteristic glassy luster that distinguishes jadeite from all other green stones. Natural and untreated.
Myanmar Yellow Jade (Jadeite)
Myanmar — formerly Burma — is the world's dominant source of fine jadeite, and yellow jadeite is among its most distinctive and sought-after color expressions. The warm golden-yellow color comes from iron oxide staining within the jadeite matrix, developed naturally over geological time. Each bead carries a depth of color that ranges from pale honey to rich amber-gold, with the same vitreous luster characteristic of fine jadeite. Natural and untreated.
Construction
- Strung on 0.7mm premium stretch cord for a comfortable, slip-on fit
- Guatemalan jadeite and Myanmar yellow jade beads in a balanced composition — green and gold, two continents, one mineral
- No clasp required — designed for effortless daily wear
- Handcrafted in small batches; exact bead arrangement varies per piece
Wearing It
The contrast between the deep green of the Guatemalan jadeite and the warm golden-yellow of the Myanmar jade is immediate and striking — complementary colors that bring out the best in each other. This bracelet wears beautifully with gold hardware and warm-toned metals, and pairs naturally with other jadeite pieces. For the jade collector, it is a conversation piece as much as a bracelet — two of the world's most significant jadeite sources, worn together.
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
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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.