{"product_id":"xiuyan-jade-bracelet-natural-chinese-serpentine-beads","title":"Xiuyan Jade Bracelet — Natural Chinese Serpentine Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eXiuyan jade is one of the stones most often mislabelled online. It comes from Xiuyan County in Liaoning Province and it is serpentine, not nephrite jade; the name is a local trade name rather than a mineral class. That matters because serpentine is much softer, at roughly 2.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, and it is usually waxed after polishing to bring up the green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Xiuyan jade (serpentine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single loop, elastic, no clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Xiuyan jade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiuyan jade comes from Xiuyan County in Liaoning Province and is serpentine, not nephrite — the name is a local trade name rather than a mineral classification. Serpentine is softer than either jadeite or nephrite, measuring roughly 2.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, and it is usually waxed or lightly oiled after polishing to bring up the green. Colour ranges from pale celadon to a deeper olive with darker flecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single loop, elastic bracelet on elastic with no clasp, and fits approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist. Because the core is elastic it rolls on over the hand, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed. If you need a specific length, message us before ordering and we will tell you what is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine is one of the softer stones used in jewellery, so it marks if it knocks against metal or harder beads. Do not soak it and do not use an ultrasonic cleaner; a soft damp cloth and a dry polish are enough. Keep perfume and hairspray off the surface, since solvents strip the polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Xiuyan jade real jade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is real stone, but it is serpentine rather than nephrite or jadeite. In the Chinese trade the name Xiuyan jade refers to serpentine from Xiuyan County in Liaoning, and it is softer than either of the true jades. We would rather say that plainly than let the name imply something it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the colour look deeper than when it arrives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine is normally waxed or lightly oiled after polishing, which deepens the green. The wax wears back over a few months and the surface returns to its natural tone. Re-polishing with a soft dry cloth restores some of the depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a soft stone like this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from water, perfume and hairspray, and do not use an ultrasonic cleaner. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry it immediately. Because it is soft, store it in a pouch rather than loose in a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/journal\/sterling-silver-crystal-bracelet-guide\"\u003eSterling silver bracelet guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480345014567,"sku":"VIN-CB-013","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-013-01.jpg?v=1793289489","url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/fr\/products\/xiuyan-jade-bracelet-natural-chinese-serpentine-beads","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}