Black Jade, Charoite and Sterling Earrings - c 40 tcw Natural Mineral Gemstones

Black Jade, Charoite and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings - circa 40 tcw 5 Star Natural Mineral Gemstones. High Quality Charoite, Black Jade & Sterling Silver Bead Earrings - 8mm Carbon Black A Jade and 12mm Charoite Natural Gemstones Cut in Idar Oberstein, Germany with 2mm Sterling Silver Beads & Findings on Shepherds Hook Ear Wires - circa 36 tcw 5 Star Natural Vintage 1980s High Polish Beads with Modern Design - circa 1.75" L with Ear Wires - Handmade OAK by Studio CLD Black Jade is a Silicate Mineral. Charoite is a Rare Silicate Mineral discovered in 1978 found exclusively in Siberia and named for the Chara River. These beads were cut and purchased BEFORE the fall of the UDSSR(I still have the Invoices). Because these were mined in the early years the Violet/Purple tone is very different than contemporary material. Carl purchased these in 1989 when he went to the source of the finest cutters!