A beautifully hand carved BC jade bear, often holding a fish, sits atop glittering crystal quartz point or cluster. Assembled in Canada by our in-house artisan to highlight the natural shapes of each crystal.
Nephrite jade is one of two different mineral species called jade. The other, jadeite which is much rarer may contain a wider variety of hues. Nephrite jade is mainly composed of grays and greens and occasionally yellows, whites and browns. Nephrite also has a number of other synonyms and varieties including: BC jade, Canadian jade, Lushan jade, beilstein, kidney stone, lapis nephriticus, nephrit and spinach jade.
Jade is a stone with a long history. Ancient Chinese symbolized it with courage, wisdom, justice and mercy. The soothing green colour of jade makes it a wonderful healing stone, which increases fertility and longevity. It is an emotional balancer that gives the feeling of peace, steadiness and nurturing.
Quartz, the master stone once thought to be solidified light. Activates pineal and pituitary glands. Excellent for meditation and accessing higher self and guides.
Bears are known for everything from being cuddly and playful to stoic and strong. In the spirit kingdom the bear is emblematic of grounding forces and strength. All in all, the bear is a magnificent creature to be respected.
Due to the nature of the materials, each piece is truly unique. Photos are for representation only.
