Jade and Serpentine Gemstone Beads: For centuries, the word jade applied to green gemstones brought to Europe from China and Central America. It wasn't until 1863 that society realized the term "jade" was being applied to two different minerals. These two gemstones, nephrite and jadeite, are relatively hard to distinguish from each other, and both are still called jade. Varieties of serpentine have also been confused with jade throughout history, and some serpentine is still called jade. In fact, the Chinese word for jade is applied to a variety of minerals that can be carved, including serpentine, agate and quartz!
Our jade beads include true jades, serpentine beads, and beads called "jade" descriptively (because they look like jade). Choose from African jade, antiqued jade, new jade, candy jade, yellow jade and more! Jade semiprecious beads and pendants are said to increase longevity, and are a symbol of love and virtue.
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African Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 4mm (strand)
$3.80African Jade Beads: The name African jade is used to describe an opaque grossular garnet that comes from South African mines, and resembles jade.Also known as buddstone, garnet jade, and Transvaal jade, these semiprecious beads often contain a mix of... -
25mm Gemstone Donut, Olive Jade (Each)
$1.56Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade beads and pendants are occasionally called peridot stone due to their color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade.Historically,... -
BC Jade 2x4mm Gemstone Heishi Beads (strand)
$7.65BC jade beads are a beautiful, mossy, medium-green color. The "B.C." stands for British Columbia, which is where real BC jade (a true nephrite jade) is mined. Stock that we know to be actual British Columbian nephrite jade, we have labeled with a "C"... -
Jade Gemstone Donut, 25mm - Green (Each)
$1.68Our green jade pendants are carved from a type of serpentine. Semiprecious serpentine gemstones are translucent, waxy silicates of magnesium which often come in shades of green and have historically been confused with types of jade. Serpentine, however,... -
African Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 6mm (strand)
$4.80African Jade Beads: The name African jade is used to describe an opaque grossular garnet that comes from South African mines, and resembles jade.Also known as buddstone, garnet jade, Transvaal jade and South African Jade, these semiprecious beads often... -
African Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 8mm (strand)
$6.40The name African jade is used to describe an opaque grossular garnet that comes from South African mines, and resembles jade. Also known as buddstone, garnet jade, and Transvaal jade, these semiprecious beads often contain a mix of light green, pink and... -
Madagascar Flower "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 8mm (strand)
$6.00Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Madagascar Flower "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 6mm (strand)
$4.80Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
New Jade Gemstone Donut, 15mm (Each)
$1.13Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Olive Jade Gemstone Beads, 8mm Faceted Round (strand)
$3.75Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade is occasionally called peridot stone due to its color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade. These semiprecious beads and donuts... -
Dendritic "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 6mm (strand)
$3.60Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Madagascar Flower "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 10mm (strand)
$5.25Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
New Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 4mm (strand)
$4.69Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Olive Jade Gemstone Beads, 6mm Faceted Round (strand)
$5.63Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade beads are occasionally called peridot stone due to their color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade. These semiprecious beads are... -
Olive Jade Gemstone Beads, 6mm Round with Large Hole (strand)
$2.25Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade beads are occasionally called peridot stone due to their color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade. These semiprecious beads are... -
B.C. Style Jade Gemstone Beads, Round, 6mm (strand)
$3.60Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Dendritic "Jade" Donut, 40mm (Each)
$2.40True dendritic jade is olive green to blue-green nephrite with dark dendrites (branching, treelike structures). Like many of the jade beads on the market, we believe our Dendritic jade to be a form of serpentine. (The Chinese word for jade is applied to... -
Dendritic "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 10mm (strand)
$4.13Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Dendritic "Jade" Round Gemstone Beads, 8mm (strand)
$4.80Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Olive Jade 2x4mm Gemstone Heishi Beads (strand)
$7.65Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade beads and pendants are occasionally called peridot stone due to their color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade. See the... -
Rainbow New Jade Beads, 10x14mm Puffed Rectangle (strand)
$6.50Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Yellow "Jade" Gemstone Beads, 9mm Square Rondelle with Large Hole (strand)
$4.50Rich, golden-hued yellow jade beads are also known as butterscotch agate beads, but in fact they are made from a type of serpentine. Semiprecious serpentine gemstones are translucent, waxy silicates of magnesium which often come in shades of green and...