Friday, September 4, 2009

J is for.....

JADE!
And we all know that Jade is GREEN  BLUE  WHITE?
Jade has been around for a very long time.  Artifacts from prehistoric sites include beads and buttons and also axe heads and knives.  In fact, the colours range from blue, through pink and mauve to green, and beyond...
Here, EverSoDear combines Yellow Jade with teapots for a fun pair of earrings.

 
This feature donut combines so perfectly with the Swarovski crystals in this necklace.  Made by katzkreations.  

 
  

 
More Swarovski crystals with this China Jade.  The necklace is made by MagdaleneJewels  
Follow all the links above to read more about the items featured.  If you would like more information on 'Jade' you can start here.


11 comments:

Zuda Gay Pease said...

Beautiful jade feature!! I love jade no matter the color!! Thank you Myfanwy!!

Nuvofelt said...

Don't the Bbesters do beautiful things with it too, Zuda.

Judy Nolan said...

I never knew that jade could be white! You've selected wonderful examples of jade jewelry, Myfanwy.

Anonymous said...

Love all of the pieces. Jade is one of my favorites too.

On a Whimsey said...

A lovely post showing examples of the most beautiful jade pieces.... what talent from the BBEST team!

bookwraps by suz.com said...

ahhh...the BBest of the Best on etsy...beautiful!

blazingneedles said...

I never knew jade came in colors other than green! Thanks for the info.

Diane ~ said...

I loved seeing all the wonderful creations with jade!... all different & all beautiful!! Great post & thank you for showing my teapot earrings!! :)

jstinson said...

Thank you so much for including my bracelet with your feature of Bbest Jade items. Members of Bbest are as enduring and varied as Jade itself! I am honored to be in your collection! Mvto and Wa-do! Joni

Pamela Baker said...

Sassy - what a nice blog, going back to prehistoric times, we still have so many different uses if the various shades of Jade.
Thank you for including my "China Jade" Necklace with all the other beauties from these talented Bbest artisans!

joon said...

What a fun post, M. I'm late to the party, but what a treat. Lovely choices. And may I add, I love your British and English jewellery jewelry tags. You creative, international gal, you.

:)