By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
This 7 1/2" beaded stretch bracelet will fit small to medium hands and wrists and is composed of 21 highly translucent 5.35mm light greenish-blue barrel-shaped jadeite beads from Guatemala, alternating with 21 4.5mm vintage cultured Akoya pearls. A translucent white Burmese jadeite jade hand-carved monk dangles from a removable gold-filled charm that is further embellished with a lovely Chinese freshwater pearl. The result is a gorgeous, translucent, ethereal bracelet.
Luxurious and so unique, this could become your signature bracelet if you have a small to medium-sized wrist. So easy to wear, alone or with a bunch of other bracelets.
About Jadeite from Guatemala:
The vast majority of jadeite comes from one location: Burma (Myanmar). Jadeite forms under highly specific geological conditions that exist in only seven or eight locations on the planet and Guatemala has these conditions. The ancient Mayan civilization knew jade well and used it for jewelry, masks and more. But like the ancient cities themselves, the jungles consumed the jade mines...
Category
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
