Jade 8mm Round Green Xinjiang - 15-16 Inch

The ancient Silk Road trade route linking China and the Middle East passed through Xinjiang, a legacy that can be seen in the traditional open-air bazaars. This Nephrite Green Jade has been mined in this region and trades for centuries. Dakota Stones has these select rounds available for a limited time.

Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish.