Mottled Black Jadeite Toki Pendant
Mottled Black Jadeite Toki Pendant
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Ancient Form. Rare Stone.
The Toki — a double-adze pendant rooted in Māori tradition — takes on new meaning when carved from one of the rarest jadeite varieties on earth. This pendant is hand-cut from a single slice of Guatemalan Mottled Black Jadeite, a stone whose delicate transitions between grey and deep black reveal the slow, patient work of geological time.
The Stone
- Guatemalan Mottled Black Jadeite — Sourced from the Motagua River Valley, the same region where ancient Maya artisans once carved jade with stone tools. The mottled black variety is a rare natural phenomenon in jadeite — each piece unique in its pattern, translucency, and depth.
- Appearance: Delicate transitions between grey and dark black; natural translucency that catches and holds light
- Origin: Motagua River Valley, Guatemala — direct-mine provenance, hand-gathered with care and respect for the land
The Construction
- Pendant Size: 117mm × 29mm × 10mm
- Material: Solid Guatemalan Mottled Black Jadeite
- Accents: Māori-style wrap
- Cord: 2mm cotton adjustable braided necklace
- Finish: Hand-cut and polished — no CNC, no automation. Every curve shaped by hand.
Wear It. Know It.
Whether worn daily or reserved for meaningful moments, this pendant holds a quiet power and refined elegance. Each one is made by hand — and no two are ever exactly the same. When you wear JADEscape, you wear a piece of the earth — traceable, transparent, and truly yours.
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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.