[Origin]: Itoigawa Kotaki (domestic, Niigata Prefecture) / All of our workshop's products are made from natural Itoigawa jade.
[Size]: Jadeite beads: 8mm x 14 beads, Crystal beads: 14 beads (13cm size)
About the piece: This bracelet is crafted from natural Itoigawa jade. Its pale greenish white color and the mysterious sparkle of crystal create a translucent appearance. Its lustrous finish creates a fantastical glow when light hits it. Its cool, smooth texture and polished finish are so exquisite that it reflects the scenery. *As proof of its authenticity, the piece will be shipped with a "Quality Guarantee" and a convenient "special paulownia wood box." Please note: Although Itoigawa jade is a hard stone, it may break if subjected to strong impacts. Please exercise caution when wearing it daily. About our workshop: Since ancient times, jade has symbolized wealth and power, reserved for only the chosen. Jade magatama and other jade beads have been excavated from Jomon period ruins in Japan, and the legend of Princess Nunakawa, associated with Itoigawa jade, is even recorded in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest historical record. Many gemstones are used simply as ornaments, but jade is not just that; it is said to have been used for a variety of purposes, including in rituals to offer prayers. Overseas, jade has been used as a material for ornaments and furnishings due to its beauty, but it is also used as a stone with magical powers to heal the body and as a spiritual stone for magic.
It is also an interesting stone, as it is used for similar purposes in far-flung places, such as in the fields of jewelry and jewelry making. What kind of power did ancient people feel from jade? Japan is said to have the world's oldest jade culture, dating back to the Jomon period 7,000 years ago. We feel it is our mission to spread the word about the splendor of Itoigawa jade, which has been treasured since ancient times, and to convey to the world Japan's jade culture, which is on a par with the Mayan and Incan civilizations, and we work every day in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. We hope that the works of our workshop will be of use to you.
