Pretty Nephrite Jade and Gold Plated Pendant.

Great Leaf Shape :).

All natural Jade which was mined at Cowell, South Australia.

No dyes or heat treatments.

Free chain included.

Gold Plated Bail - XRF tested as gold plated based metal.

Pendant measures 28mm in length with bail.

Jade Leaf measures 17 x 15 x 3 mm. 

Weight : 8.5cts

All measurements are approximate. (6.35mm = 1/4 inch)

(ref 2770)

About South Australian Jade :)

The jade deposits at Cowell on the Eyre Peninsular in South Australia are regarded as being the largest and oldest known deposits of nephrite jade in the world and there are over 100 known outcrops in the Cowell district, all found within an area no larger than 10 square kilometres. These deposits are known as the Cowell Jade Province