These are gorgeous 8 mm. Light Green Jadeite Jade (Grade A) Beads, they are very semi-translucent green. These beads are threaded on a non-stretchable string. They were initially made as Buddhist prayer beads but can be used for many different things.

Natural Jadeite has long been known for its health benefits and just by wearing it around your neck you will feel your blood cool and your tensions ease. 

Semi-Translucent light green jadeite has been known for the protective and healing qualities associated with its use for thousands of years by Asian people. Wearing a jadeite necklace symbolizes ' a peaceful life' and has also been known to protect from evil spirits. It also helps to enhance longevity and is known to bring good luck.

Please Note: These beads do show some irregular shapes due to the fact that they were manufactured in the rural mining region of Kachin State, Myanmar.

Also known as Fei Cui by the Chinese, this special stone possesses very unique physical characteristics. For one, the density of Jadeite is far greater than that of most other stones and therefore it is extremely heavy for its size. It is also extremely cold to the touch and exhibits a radiant energy coming from within the stone.

Jadeite is known as stone of heaven that brings owner prosperity and good health. It also has protective and healing power which help preventing its owner from bad luck. 

Jadeite protects against deception and authoritative abuse for financial or sexual gain. Jadeite signifies peace through strength, and is also helpful in homes or occupations that encounter bullying or intimidation from violent children or teens.

Jadeite is excellent for healing feelings of guilt, and for extreme cases of defeatism. It also treats "pathological normality," an excessive desire to adapt oneself to a group, even if it is sect-like, exaggerated militarism, a follow-the-leader attitude, or the compulsive desire to give in to general opinion to belong no matter