Canadian Jade Sterling Silver Pendant
Stunning, natural Canadian Jade ethically mined from British Columbia set in a 925 sterling silver Celtic Pendant. Pendant measures approximately 40x12x5mm including the bail and comes with a complimentary 18" Sterling Silver link necklace.
Pendant will arrive presented in a quality Two Skies box, perfect for gifting or safe keeping.
Jade was first identified in Canada by Chinese settlers in 1886 in British Columbia, but was considered worthless at the time, as they were actually searching for gold! The mining business Loex James Ltd., started by two Californians, began the first commercial mining of Canadian Jade in 1972.
Jade is one of the oldest and most important gemstones, with a history dating over 7,000 years (it was historically used to make tools, weapons and ornaments). The term 'jade' was derived from 'Piedra de Ijada', a Spanish phrase meaning 'stone for the pain in the side’, because Spanish explorers saw natives of Central America holding pieces of jade to their sides, believing that it could cure illness.
Dark apple green in colour, with some translucency in the light, Canadian jade jewellery can be used as a talisman or worn as an amulet, which protects from destructive forces by acting as a shield.
