Jade 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole 8-Inch Staff Picks created when silica hardens within

created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones

first known as saualpite

the colors are naturally occurring

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

Formed deep underground during the cooling of magma

Jade 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole 8-Inch Staff Picks created when silica hardens withinJade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium from western Canada. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish.