This exceptional necklace is made from totally natural Siberian nephrite jade beads, each meticulously polished to reveal a rare and highly desirable cat’s eye (chatoyancy) effect. Under shifting light, the beads display a luminous, silky band of reflection that glides across their surface, creating a mesmerizing play of light and depth. Cat’s eye green nephrite jade is a rare and fascinating variety of nephrite that displays a shimmering optical effect known as chatoyancy (or the “cat’s eye” effect). This effect occurs when parallel fibrous inclusions or structural fibers inside the jade reflect light in a sharp, moving line across the surface, resembling the slit pupil of a cat’s eye.
This unique poetic forest lake green tones of Siberian nephrite are accentuated by its remarkable translucency and fine texture, qualities that set this material apart as one of the most prized sources of nephrite in the world. The phenomenon of chatoyancy, or cat’s eye effect, is seldom seen in nephrite of this caliber, making this necklace an especially rare and collectible example.
Here are some key points collectors and enthusiasts usually appreciate about it:
Rarity: While nephrite jade itself is common in green shades, pieces that display a true cat’s eye effect are exceptionally rare. This makes them highly sought after among jade collectors.
Optical Beauty: The cat’s eye line moves when the bead or cabochon is rotated under light, giving it a dynamic, almost “living” quality. The sharper and more centered the line, the more valuable the piece.
Material Quality: For the effect to appear, the jade must have dense fibrous or needle-like structures aligned in a certain way. High translucency with a silky, fine texture enhances the beauty of the phenomenon.
Cultural Value: In many cultures, cat’s eye stones are believed to bring protection, clarity, and good fortune, while jade itself is associated with purity, longevity, and harmony. The combination makes cat’s eye nephrite both a spiritual and aesthetic treasure.
Uses: Cat’s eye nephrite jade is most often cut into beads, cabochons, or small sculptures where the effect can be highlighted under directional light. Collectors especially value strands of evenly matched cat’s eye beads, as they are extremely difficult to assemble.
The size of the beads is medium ( 8mm) combining the length of 18 inches, the necklace is comfortable for daily use and also good for matching with dresses. The buckle of the necklace is a small donut shape bead made from the Hetian nephrite jade. Donut shape jade indicate safe and sound and also believed to have protective function. The buckle could be wear on the side to have a different style. Hand braiding loops buckle up is durable and comfortable. The whole necklace is full of natural energy and good meanings.
This exceptional necklace is made from totally natural Siberian nephrite jade beads, each meticulously polished to reveal a rare and highly desirable cat’s eye (chatoyancy) effect. Under shifting light, the beads display a luminous, silky band of reflection that glides across their surface, creating a mesmerizing play of light and depth. Cat’s eye green nephrite jade is a rare and fascinating variety of nephrite that displays a shimmering optical effect known as chatoyancy (or the “cat’s eye” effect). This effect occurs when parallel fibrous inclusions or structural fibers inside the jade reflect light in a sharp, moving line across the surface, resembling the slit pupil of a cat’s eye.
This unique poetic forest lake green tones of Siberian nephrite are accentuated by its remarkable translucency and fine texture, qualities that set this material apart as one of the most prized sources of nephrite in the world. The phenomenon of chatoyancy, or cat’s eye effect, is seldom seen in nephrite of this caliber, making this necklace an especially rare and collectible example.
Here are some key points collectors and enthusiasts usually appreciate about it:
Rarity: While nephrite jade itself is common in green shades, pieces that display a true cat’s eye effect are exceptionally rare. This makes them highly sought after among jade collectors.
Optical Beauty: The cat’s eye line moves when the bead or cabochon is rotated under light, giving it a dynamic, almost “living” quality. The sharper and more centered the line, the more valuable the piece.
Material Quality: For the effect to appear, the jade must have dense fibrous or needle-like structures aligned in a certain way. High translucency with a silky, fine texture enhances the beauty of the phenomenon.
Cultural Value: In many cultures, cat’s eye stones are believed to bring protection, clarity, and good fortune, while jade itself is associated with purity, longevity, and harmony. The combination makes cat’s eye nephrite both a spiritual and aesthetic treasure.
Uses: Cat’s eye nephrite jade is most often cut into beads, cabochons, or small sculptures where the effect can be highlighted under directional light. Collectors especially value strands of evenly matched cat’s eye beads, as they are extremely difficult to assemble.
The size of the beads is medium ( 8mm) combining the length of 18 inches, the necklace is comfortable for daily use and also good for matching with dresses. The buckle of the necklace is a small donut shape bead made from the Hetian nephrite jade. Donut shape jade indicate safe and sound and also believed to have protective function. The buckle could be wear on the side to have a different style. Hand braiding loops buckle up is durable and comfortable. The whole necklace is full of natural energy and good meanings.
