June 2011

Rhodonite & Western Australian Black Jade Bead – $110-BeadRhod13

This is a match of Rhodonite with black streaks and inclusions capped on the ends with Western Australian Black Nephrite Jade. This grade A Rhodonite is sourced from the Happy Camp mine in Northern California. This is a great combination that compliment each other perfectly. Bead Specifications: Weight: 8.1 grams/40 carats Length: 0.825” Width: 0.55”

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Chalcedony

Chalcedony is not scientifically its own mineral species, but rather a form of Quartz in microcrystalline form. However, the name is an old name, and almost all mineral reference guides and collectors distinguish Chalcedony separately from Quartz. In the gem trade, the name Chalcedony usually describes only white or blue Chalcedony, to distinguish it from

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Rich Kelly

Happy Camp Jade http://happycampjade.com/Home_Page.html MY NAME IS RICH KELLY, I RETIRED FROM A FAST PACED JOB BACK EAST, AND MOVED TO HAPPY CAMP, CALIFORNIA. HAPPY CAMP IS IN EXTREME NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VERY CLOSE TO THE OREGON BORDER. THIS IS A VERY REMOTE AND WILD AREA, BEAUTIFUL IN MANY WAYS, FEW PEOPLE, LOTS OF WILD ANIMALS,

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Peter Schilling

http://www.takingformjade.com/ Statement I am excited and humbled to present you with my current offering of carved jade pendants and sculptures. I see this as my best work yet. Taking Form Jade Studio is taking form and growing, and the carvings I offer now are both the culmination of years of effort and the beginning of

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