“Ocean Ripple” is carved from a Blue Jadeite from Guatemala with a satin finish and hand-carved two matching accent beads. Additionally, matching “slider” beads slide along the brown nylon cord to adjust it’s length.

Note from the Artist: Since I was 12 years old, I’ve been hooked on the beauty and complexity of ocean - explored mostly through swimming, diving, and above all - surfing. A beautiful jade to work, this piece was inspired by the flow of an ocean ripple and the concept of being a microcosm of the big picture that is the entire ocean surface.

This jade is a Guatemalan blue jadeite. It is said by pre-Columbian jade experts that jadeite was carved and appreciated long before the voyage and arrival of Columbus in 1492. Guatemalan jadeite has only been rediscovered in 1974 after the collapse of the pre-Columbian cultures. Now Guatemala is making a name for itself as one of the world’s most beautiful and fine-grained jadeites; this beautiful blue included.

Jadeite vs. Nephrite: Jadeite is much more rare thus more valuable than nephrite sometimes. Jadeite is primarily found in only two locations: Burma and Guatemala. There are a few exceptions with random locations with. low quality jadeite. Burma has been the leader for the world’s best jadeite. Guatemala has a rich jade culture through the Aztec, Olmec, and Mayan traditions.

Pendant approximately L 1 1/2” x W 7/8“ x D 3/8“

Handcarved in 2020.