Lilac & Sage Jade and Sterling Silver Chain Necklace | Door County Jewelry by Wendy Carpenter

Exclusive handmade gifts in Door County are soulful pieces perfect for every occasion. The authentic jadeite gemstones featured are hand-cut and polished from jadeite roughs or slabs in the Motagua River valley of Guatemala. The hand-cutting and polishing stonework is created through Wendy Carpenter's fair trade/skill-building mission project. Her "Creating Revenue through the Arts" project helps the artisans of Guatemala and the Mayan communities. The featured jadeite necklace, handmade by Wendy Carpenter, features (4) lilac beads and (11) sage jadeite beads. This contemporary necklace measures 17 "long and is linked with a sterling silver chain and clasp.   Article by "Fred C. Brendecke" about the unknown value of Guatemalan Jadeite:  Guatemala's hotbed of tectonic activity has resulted in the formation of many varieties of jadeite. Nephrite does not exist in Guatemala, so in its place, the tourist market's jade is mainly serpentine or glass. Importation costs limit the available mat