Large 12mm Yellow Chinese Jade Bead String banded agate Gaspeite is light green to

Gaspeite is light green to apple green and is relatively rare

In ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts

Price is per 15-inch string of these beautiful pearls

Price is per 16-inch string of these beautiful faceted beads - ready for stringing

Moonstone from India has a cloud-like play of light on beige

Large 12mm Yellow Chinese Jade Bead String banded agate Gaspeite is light green toPrice is per 16 inch string of these beautiful beads ready for stringing. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. It is believed to radiate divine unconditional love and balance the emotions. Held