Small Jadeite Collared Bead Necklace

A simple but elegantly understated necklace with a central collared bead of pre-Columbian jadeite, accented by my 12k beads and signature serpent hook closure, on a handwoven fine silver chain. The colour play of greens on this matte-finish bead, along with its unique shape, make this piece interesting visually on its own, or for layering with another necklace.

Beads of this shape were reserved for important, wealthy individuals in ancient society, and would have been worn for ceremonial occasions.