African Jade is actually translucent green garnet. This gemstone is mined in the reaches of Africa, and for this reason gets its name. African Jade is also called Transvaal Jade. It has an appearance that resembles Nephrite, but its real composition is green Garnet, mined in Africa. African Jade is a semiprecious gemstone. It is not a real jade, but actually an opaque grossular garnet that resembles jade. There are other colors of this garnet; It can be light green, white, or pink.The Rainforest Designer Bracelet was inspired by the lush greenery of the Cameroon Rainforest in Western Africa. Cameroon's forest is in an economically stable part of West Africa and is one of the largest.
Perfectly round, smooth Green African Jade Gemstones are loaded with 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver handcrafted beads from Bali. The gorgeous green lush Lampwork beads in this design are created by Artist Lynn Nurge, Etsian, from her Garden Lore collection. The finish to this Designer Bracelet is an illuminating 925 Sterling Silver toggle clasp from Bali, and a Sterling Silver dainty flower from the Karen Hill Tribes hangs sweetly off the side of the clasp. A highly polished 925 Sterling Silver disc is perfect for engraving, and especially for personalization and gift giving.
