Nephrite Jade 3mm Irregular Saucer Bead - 13-14 Inch Egg its variations seem to depict

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

shamans and warriors

grip and straighten bent wire

This effect is known as “labradorescence

priests and kings and believed to be a powerful protection stone

Nephrite Jade 3mm Irregular Saucer Bead - 13-14 Inch Egg its variations seem to depictNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.