Hidaka Jade Bracelet 8mm

Hidaka Jade Bead Bracelet from Hokkaido

This bracelet is made from Hokkaido Hidaka Jade. This stone is a kind of Chromite Diopside that has developed a pale green colour thanks to the 1% of chrome it has inside.

Hidaka Jade is neither a jadeite nor a nephrite, it has a fibrous structure that is characteristic of jade, it is recognised that its colour and transparency are comparable to jade.

Dr. Takeo Bamba (Geological Survey of Japan ) published an essay on a gemological journal when it recognised that this stone is known as the worlds "third jade" next to nephrite and jade.

It is important to note that the amount of this stone left untouched is dwindling so the Japanese Government has now decided to limit the mining of these stones to preserve the natural resource. 

• Hokkaido, Japan
• 8mm beads
• approx 7cm diameter

These stones are certified by the Japan Stones Association

Each bracelet comes with a JSA certificate and paulownia box.

All pieces in this range are considered to be "MEISEKI". These are stones produced in various parts of Japan and they have been registered as exquisite based on the guidelines prescribed by the JAS (Japan Stones Association).

Please Note: As these items are 100% natural the pattern & colour may vary slightly from the image. Due to the nature of the stone, there are some deformations, dents, individual differences of some size, etc.