{"product_id":"jd1906","title":"A Pre-Columbian Jadeite Bead Pendant, ca. 500 - 1000 CE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eof barrel-shaped form, the bead is hand-shaped and buffed to a softly gently polished surface.   Strung as a necklace on an 18\" sterling silver snake chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConsidered the ultimate \"Dream Stone,\" jade was revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and help interpret dreams.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMost valued for its metaphysical properties, it was cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and peaceful death, and was considered a powerful healing stone.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe vibrant green variations are a symbol of growth and vitality, which makes it a stone that stands for wealth and longevity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJadeite was also revered for its medicinal properties, especially for kidney stones and disorders of the kidneys or bladder.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt was known as the \"spleen-stone\" by the Aztecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003eBead width:  3\/4 in (2 cm)  and strung on an 18-inch tarnish-resistant silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntact and in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eCollection of Joel Lloyd, NYC., acquired 1940s - 1950s, then by descent to his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552103804972,"sku":"JD1906","price":568.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/JD1906_3.jpg?v=1659506273","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/fr-ca\/products\/jd1906","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}