Guan Yin, Semi-Translucent, (Grade A) Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade Carving of the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) Pendant with Gem Lab Certificate, 100% Genuine Natural (Grade A) This large size is quite rare and perfect for a man or lady's pendant. 

Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite-Jadeite Jade (Grade A) Carving of the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) Pendant. 

This is a Carving of Guan Yin the Goddess of Mercy was Carved recently and shows a very nice Emerald green color when placed under strong transmitted light. Under normal overhead lighting, the Pendant appears a uniform dark shiny black.

There are no visible cracks and this black Jadeite is considered one of the rarest colors of jadeite with very few existing pieces for sale in the current world market! This is one of only a few pieces from my own private collection that I am willing to part with, as I will be unable to get this material again in the future. 

This type of jadeite occurs naturally in only small amounts throughout the host material which makes it one of the most elusive and rare gemstones on the planet.

Please email us for more information on this very rare and valuable item.

Background :

Far rarer than both diamonds and rubies is that of Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite-Jadeite Jade. Only a fraction of the jadeite found in Myanmar is black of which only about 5% is of a fine enough texture that it could be made into jewelry (cabochons). Of that 5% of jewelry quality black jadeite found in Myanmar, only about 1% is translucent in nature and will turn a brilliant imperial green when put under a transmitted light source.

Considered extremely rare in the current world market, Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite-Jadeite Jade is a unique stone to possess. It is said that this type of Jadeite takes at least 3 times longer to form (300 million years) than jadeite of other colors making the presence of this stone very limited, only found randomly in small amounts.

Meaning & User :

Black Jadeite is an etheric bodyguard and a stone of protection. Its strong elemental energy shields not only the physical body, but guards against negative forces or entities, energy vampires and people projecting anger and aggression. 

It defends against morphogenic fields of negative energy, such as the fear and violence projected through the media, and is particularly helpful in times of war or world crisis.

For many people Imperial Translucent Black Omphasite Jadeite Jade symbolizes the power of protection. 

Regardless of the market value of Jadeite the true value comes from within the person who wears it.

"Gold is valuable but Jade is priceless" --Ancient Chinese Proverb--