GAIA · Pure 10
GAIA · Pure 10 — Nephrite Jade Bead Necklace
Natural nephrite jade · Untreated · Made in China
Cut from natural stone, no two pieces are alike: colour and grain vary from piece to piece, and your piece will differ slightly from the photographs.
In stock — ships in 2–3 business days.
Complimentary US shipping on orders of $200 or more
A single 10 mm bead of nephrite jade on a delicate 925 silver chain — one shape, five stones: milky suet white, deep spinach green, warm caramel, sunlit golden green, smoky lilac. Each colour is its own stone with its own character: the white carries a soft milky glow, the green stands dark and full with natural specks, the caramel warms like burnt sugar against the silver, the golden green holds the warmth of early-autumn grass, and the smoky lilac keeps its violet under a fine grey. Pick the colour and the chain length — 40, 45 or 50 cm.
Specifications
- Material
- Natural nephrite jade
- Colour
- Suet White
- Origin
- Made in China
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Dimensions
- Chain 40 / 45 / 50 cm
- Bead diameter
- 10 mm
- Weight
- approx. 3.5–4.5 g · 15 ct
- Metal
- 925 sterling silver chain
- Serial
- Assigned on dispatch
Our quality commitment
- Natural nephrite jade as the principal stone — never dyed, never bleached
- No resin impregnation or chemical treatment of the nephrite
- Nephrite left in its natural color and texture
- The nephrite's treatment stated on every piece; a serial number on every piece
Care & wearing
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Store apart from harder stones (diamond, sapphire, quartz) that can scratch the polish, and away from perfume and hairspray. Knotted strands are restrung every few years of daily wear.
Shipping & 7-day returns
Complimentary US shipping on orders of $200 or more. All pieces are in stock and ship in 2–3 business days. All parcels ship insured.
Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery on unworn pieces with the security tag intact. Bespoke (Atelier), one-of-a-kind and engraved pieces are final sale.
Size & fit
40 cm sits close at the neck, 45 cm rests at the collarbone, 50 cm falls just below it. A pendant draws the eye to wherever the chain ends.
FAQ
Nephrite or jadeite? Both are jade, and both are exceptionally tough. Nephrite is the tougher of the two, with a softer, quieter luster; jadeite is harder and glassier. Natural nephrite jade is the principal stone in every JIE JIANG piece; where a piece also carries jadeite, its product page says so. The species is written on the tag, and for high-value pieces a GIA identification report is available on request.
Does it change with wear? Physically, a little: nephrite is very tough but not scratch-proof, so years of daily wear can leave fine surface marks. It does not fade or change colour.
Water and sweat? Fine for hand-washing and rain. Take it off for pools, hot tubs and sport: chlorine and sweat wear on silk thread and metal findings rather than on the stone. Dry it before storing.