Jade Fish Hook Pendant

Mid-light green colour

• Highly translucent

• Dots of dark iron inclusions typical of this region

• Carved and rounded on front, flat on reverse

• Matt polished finish

• 30mm X 25mm X 5mm

• Complete with adjustable woven cord

• Natural, untreated, semi-precious stone

Background

• From worlds largest current source of light green Jade, as seen in TV series 'Jade Fever'

• Buddha within Stupa at Bendigo in Victoria Australia carved from highest quality 'polar jade' from this region

• Jade has been prized in civilizations throughout Asia, South America and the Pacific since the beginning of history

• Historically people have found value in Jade for tools, as a healing stone and as a connection to the gods

• Due to its strength Jade was first exploited for tools five millennia ago

• The fishhook is a traditional carved design from the earliest seafaring nations. 

• Design is representative of traveling overseas, providing for ones family. 

• Chinese traditionally value Jade as a symbol of wealth, purity and spirituality

• South American and Pacific civilisations have a tribal connection to Jade

• Great gift for birthday, Christmas, Anniversary or as a gift for someone special with an affinity for the sea. 

• Often gifted to someone close when travelling overseas for first time.