Princesa Jadeite Earrings — Translucent Blue-Green Guatemalan Jade & .925 Sterling Silver
Princesa Jadeite Earrings — Translucent Blue-Green Guatemalan Jade & .925 Sterling Silver
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Light passes through these earrings the way it passes through shallow water — softly, completely.
Cut from a single slice of Guatemalan Princesa jadeite, these earrings showcase the stone's most defining quality: an extraordinary translucency that allows light to wash through the piece entirely. The Princesa colorway displays cool blue-green hues with darker natural streaks — a rare and delicate expression of jadeite found only in the finest material from the Motagua River Valley. The stone's tight crystal structure allows it to be cut thin without sacrificing strength, resulting in an earring that is both lightweight and luminous.
Shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop using traditional lapidary methods. The jade is respectfully gathered from the Motagua River Valley — the same region where ancient Maya artisans once carved their most sacred objects. No heavy machinery, no modern extraction. Just careful hand-collection, patience, and intention.
Finished with .925 sterling silver latch hooks for a secure, refined wear.
Piece Details
- Stone Size: 39mm × 14mm × 1.9mm
- Total Length: 56mm (top of hook to bottom of stone)
- Material: Solid Guatemalan "Princesa" Jadeite Jade
- Hardware: .925 Sterling Silver latch hooks
- Finish: Hand-cut and hand-polished freeform
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.