Earrings Natural Blue-Green Jade Cylindrical Auspicious Knot 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Craft Dangle

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Earrings with Natural Cylindrical Jade and Auspicious Knot (Ear clip conversion available by request for non-pierced ears) Metal Material: 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone: Natural Type A Jadeite (Jade) in blue-green hues. Features natural cotton-like inclusions (visible in the fourth translucent photo). Origin: Guatemala. Qty: 2 pieces. Single piece dimensions: 27mm length x approx. 3mm diameter. Earring Drop Length (measured from the top of the auspicious knot silver piece): Approx. 38mm The Auspicious Knot, also known as the Continuous Knot, is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols in Buddhism. Its form is a single rope tied upon itself, creating an unbroken, continuous pattern. The symbolic meaning extends to wishes for happiness and good fortune to be passed down through generations, unendingly. <Gemstone Insight> Jadeite Jadeite, also referred to as "Kingfisher Stone," "Green Jade," or "Burmese Jade," is typically known for its vibrant green color. The term "Fei" (翡) usually denotes red hues, while "Cui" (翠) refers to green. Jadeite is a specific variety within the broader category of jade (which includes: Jadeite, Nephrite, Water String Jade, Soapstone, Dushan Jade, Yellow Dragon Jade, Malay Jade, etc.). Among these types of jade, jadeite holds the highest overall price and value, earning it the esteemed title of "King of Jade" in Eastern cultures. Over 90% of the world's jadeite originates from Myanmar, with only a fraction reaching the quality suitable for fine jewelry. Evaluating jadeite is a complex process, typically requiring simultaneous assessment of color, texture, translucency, craftsmanship, and weight, making it difficult to summarize concisely. Generally, vibrant green color, fine texture, high translucency, and exquisite carving are considered superior qualities. In recent years, jadeite deposits have also been discovered in Guatemala. Guatemalan jadeite shares the same primary mineral composition as traditional Burmese jadeite but exhibits subtle differences in trace elements. Both are currently recognized as natural jadeite.