Rare HUGE Natural Yellow Jade Ancient Handcarved Pendant from Laos 170 cts

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Rare HUGE Natural Yellow Jade Ancient Handcarved Pendant from Laos 170 cts
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BUDDHIST YELLOW JADE PENDANT FROM LAOS !!
Rare HANDCARVED NATURAL TRIBAL HUGE TALISMAN !!!
SIZE :  59 mm   Weight: 170 cts
Direclty Handmade from Laos NATURAL COLOR & DESIGN, 100 % NATURAL GEMSTONES
Yellow Jade  : Jade is an ornamental rock. The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are composed of different silicate minerals: Nephrite consists of a microcrystalline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite (calcium-magnesium)-ferroactinolite (calcium-magnesium-iron). The middle member of this series with an intermediate composition is called actinolite (the silky fibrous mineral form is one form of asbestos). The higher the iron content, the greener the colour. Jadeite is a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The gem form of the mineral is a microcrystalline interlocking crystal matrix. The English word jade is derived (via French l'ejade and Latin ilia "flanks, kidney area") from the Spanish term piedra de ijada (first recorded in 1565) or "loin stone", from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. Nephriteis derived from lapis nephriticus, the Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada. Among the earliest known jade artifacts excavated from prehistoric sites are simple ornaments with bead, button, and tubular shapes.[3] Additionally, jade was used foradze heads, knives, and other weapons, which can be delicately shaped. As metal-working technologies became available, the beauty of jade made it valuable for ornaments and decorative objects.  Nephrite and jadeite were used from prehistoric periods for hardstone carving. Jadeite has about the same hardness as quartz. Nephrite is slightly softer, but is tougher (more resistant to breakage) than jadeite. It was not until the 19th century that a French mineralogist, Alexis Damour (1808-1902), determined that "jade" was in fact two different minerals. Archaeologists have discovered two forms of jade that can be found across Taiwan through the Philippines, East Malaysia, central and southern Vietnam, and even extending to eastern Cambodia and peninsular Thailand. These two forms are called linling-o penannular earring with three pointed circumferential projections and the double animal-headed ear pendant. The forms are very similar in size and range from about 30-35mm in diameter. Furthermore, radiocarbon dates have dated these forms in Southeast Asia from around 500 BC to 500 AD. The electron probe microanalysis shows that the raw material of these two types of artifacts was nephrite jade from Taiwan called Fengtian nephrite. Evidence recovered from multiple sites from Taiwan, the Philippines, and the mainland southeast Asia suggests that Taiwan was the main source of the exchange of this kind jade. During the Iron Age of Southeast Asia, there may have been skilled craftsmen traveling from Taiwan to southeast Asia along the coastline of the South China Sea, making jade ornaments for local inhabitants. Jade was a rare and valued material in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The only source from which the various indigenous cultures, such as the Olmec and Maya, could obtain jade was located in the Motagua River valley in Guatemala. Jade was largely an elite good, and was usually carved in various ways, whether serving as a medium upon which hieroglyphs were inscribed, or shaped into symbolic figurines. Generally, the material was highly symbolic, and it was often employed in the performance of ideological practices and rituals. Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years. For primitive peoples in the British Isles, its toughness, and ability to polish and sharpen made it a favored stone for axe heads, knives and weapons. Indigenous tribes of Mexico, Central and South America, and New Zealand carved it into deity masks and ritual artifacts, even cast it into wells as an offering to the water spirits for fresh and plentiful water. Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China throughout recorded history, and was valued for its beauty and powers of healing and protection. An endless variety of gems, vessels, incense burners, beads, burial items and statues have been wondrously carved from Jade, as well as musical instruments and pendants inscribed with poetry. Jade is most valued for its metaphysical properties. It is the ultimate "Dream Stone," revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve. It is cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and a peaceful death, and is considered a powerful healing stone. An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are.  *************************** -Les Pierres sont des idées, elles passent devant nos yeux comme les  nuages sur le monde. Des reflets multicolores, des silences, des oiseaux... Après quelques années de tour du monde, j'ai décidé de faire partager les petites merveilles glanées ça et là sur les différents continents de mon voyage.            Ces Bijoux ne sont pas de la FANTAISIE, Ils sont le résultat d'années de Recherches et d'Assemblages.                                            Depuis l'antiquité, chaque peuple a élaboré sa propre compréhension des choses, sa propre relation avec son environnement... Les Perles et les Minéraux ont servi tour à tour de MONNAIE en AFRIQUE, de PROTECTION dans le SAHARA, de PARURE GUERRIERE en AMAZONIE, de CARTE D'IDENTITE en AMERIQUE DU NORD, de CARTE BLEUE sur la Route de la SOIE, de SPIRITUALITE dans l'HIMMALAYA...etc                                                                J'essaie donc Humblement de rendre hommage à tous ces peuples et à toutes ces traditions, en m'inspirant de leurs divers Artisanats , pour concocter les Colliers ici présentés. En y ajoutant en outre, les propriétés lithotérapeutiques de certains minéraux: Guérison du Coeur avec le Quartz Rose, Vitalité avec le Grenat, Joie de Vivre avec la Cornaline, Courage avec l'Aigue Marine, Spiritualité avec l'Améthyste, Pacification avec le Lapis-Lazuli,  Protection avec la Turquoise et la malachite...etc...                                                                                                                                                Chacun de ces colliers est une Pièce Unique conçue exclusivement pour vous à partir de Perles Anciennes et de Minéraux Puissants Pour vous transmettre leur Beauté, leur Histoire et leur Energie... Chacun est une petite oeuvre d'art, un poème, une peinture à porter autour de votre cou!                                                                                                                                " IL Y A DES PIERRES DANS LESQUELLES TOUTE LA GLOIRE DE                      LA NATURE EST COMME CONCENTREE, DE SORTE QU'UNE SEULE PIERRE SUFFIT A CERTAINS HOMMES POUR QU'ILS POSSEDENT                                                LA CONTEMPLATION  SUPREME ET ABSOLUE DE LA NATURE."  Pline l'Ancien -------------------- One of the most intriguing aspects to these beads is how they have survived a hundred or more years of wear and the travel through at least three continents. Another mystery is who wore them before us who will have them next.......after us. We will chip to world wide, prioritar or economic as you want, contact us, we combine all additional items for free. Pour la France et l'europe tarif prioritaire et économiques. Contact-me for all questions, it will be a pleasure to answer!!
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