River Jade Earrings
Sterling silver wire wraps around the top of the river jade and attaches to the shepherd's hook in these distinctive earrings. The earrings are 1½ inches long and ⅞ inches wide. The length from the hook is about 1⅛ inches. Jade and Sterling silver. Made in USA by Stathia Annis.
Sterling silver wire wraps around the top of the river jade and attaches to the shepherd's hook in these distinctive earrings. The earrings are 1½ inches long and ⅞ inches wide. The length from the hook is about 1⅛ inches. Jade and Sterling silver. Made in USA by Stathia Annis.
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More Info
Alaska has large deposits of jade, including Jade Mountain in the Seward Peninsula, a mountain of solid jade. The Inuit have carved and traded jade, valued for its luminescent colors and smooth surfaces, for centuries. Most Alaskan jade is found in the form of smooth boulders or stones in riverbeds. Jade is Alaska's state stone.
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Care
Avoid exposure to water or extreme heat.
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I Am Arts
I Am Arts is a family owned and operated business which originated in Skagway, Alaska and is now based in Portland, Oregon. Stathia Annis, the owner and artist/designer has been hand crafting macramé bracelets and jewelry featuring semi-precious stones including jade (Alaska's state stone) and mammoth ivory (Alaska's state fossil). Each durable piece is hand made with care in Oregon.