subject: Jade Used In Unique Handcrafted Jewellery [print this page] Jade is one of the oldest semi-precious stones that have been used to create beautiful pieces of handmade jewellery and other ornamental pieces. It is a stone that brings to mind far off exotic countries and this stone was held as a most royal stone for centuries by the Chinese.
For centuries you have seen examples of handmade jewellery including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, bracelets, rings, bangles and pendants that have been crafted from this beautiful semi-precious stone. It is found in many traditional designs and antique and vintage jewellery designs but the young designers of today are waking up to the beauty of this stone and it can be found in many contemporary and modern designs and if you take a look at the latest fashion collections you will see many unique and original designs that contain this lovely semi-precious stone. If you do not own a piece of jewellery containing this stone then you are missing out.
You will not only find this natural stone set into rings and earrings but it can be found in the design of necklaces, bracelets, jewellery sets and pendants and it can be found in many shades of green and also in lemon and yellow and now you can get white Jade that has been dyed into bright and beautiful colours to create fun and funky pieces of handmade jewellery as well as the stunning traditional pieces. You will find this stone set into the precious metals of gold, silver and platinum and also beaded designs that are created from beads of this lovely stone that have been cut and through drilled. You will find these stones in both a smooth finish and also with a faceted cut so that they reflect the light.
When we think about a piece of Jade jewellery it is probably a bracelet that is brought to mind and the traditional form is a bangle that was cut and polished from a single piece of Jade and these have been worn for centuries by both the young and old and are traditionally made in a round design but today you will find these bangle in other more modern and contemporary shapes and these are found in both a smooth finish and also with a faceted cut. You can find beaded bracelet designs and unique and original designs that have cabochon stones set into silver and gold.
Earrings can be found crafted in this stone in many designs from long chandeliers with intricate designs to simple and stylish drops and these can be worn on their own or to compliment other pieces of handmade Jade Jewellery and this stone will look elegant and sophisticated at any formal event and also can be worn just as easily with casual outfits.
One of the most popular pieces of Jade Jewellery today is the Jade pendant and these can be seen carved into many different designs but the most common is the traditional Chinese dragon and this design can be seen on many ornamental pieces of Jade. They also come plain and smooth polished in shapes like teardrops, discs and romantic hearts.
It does not matter what is your favourite piece of handmade jewellery is earrings, bracelets, jewellery sets, rings, necklaces or pendants you will find a design that you like that has been crafted from Jade
