Blue Jadeite Flare Bead Necklace

This elegant necklace has a pre-Columbian blue jadeite bead in an interesting flare shape, flanked by my gold disk accents and rose gold nugget beads and signature serpent hook closure. The chain is in fine silver, handwoven to be substantial but very supple.

The high-polish flare bead was considered a shape of power, and carries an energy of strength. I patterned the gold disks surrounding it based on some of my collection of ancient whorl beads, and the bright gold makes a dramatic contrast with the deep blue-green stone.