{"product_id":"lila-guatemalan-jade-beads-5mm-diameter-authentic-jade-mayan-jewelry-making-supplies","title":"Lila Guatemalan Jade Beads 5mm diameter | Authentic Jade | Mayan Jewelry Making Supplies","description":"\u003cp\u003eLila beads made from authentic Guatemalan jade, with soft violet tones and a bright, unpolished finish. Choose the set that best suits your Mayan-inspired jewelry project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead diameter: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets of 5, 10, 15 or 20 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your preferred set before adding it to your cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: authentic Guatemalan jade, Lila variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: bright, unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lila (Lavender) Jade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition and mineralogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade belongs to the silicate mineral family and occurs as jadeite or nephrite. Lavender coloration can be associated with trace amounts of manganese or other elements incorporated during crystallization under high geological pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance and luster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender jade ranges from pale lilac to deeper lavender-purple tones. In natural light, it may appear subtly translucent or cloudy, with a silky texture that can take on a bright luster when polished. These 5mm beads are offered with the bright, unpolished finish described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural and historical significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although green jade was the most highly prized in ancient Mesoamerica, lavender and purple tones were also appreciated and worked by various Mesoamerican cultures into fine beads, earrings, and ritual ornaments associated with high-ranking figures or sacred offerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse in jewelry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to its hardness and toughness, jade is well suited to carving beads, cabochons, and other jewelry components. Its soft, distinctive color creates a delicate, elegant contrast when paired with other natural stones, metals, or beads in contrasting shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our artisan, who specializes in Guatemalan jade, carves these pieces especially for your order. Please allow approximately 10 additional days for carving, on top of the estimated shipping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould you like a custom Guatemalan jade necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer a variety of jade beads to help you create your own combination, including Lila or Lavender, Jaguar, Manzano, Princess, and Black jade. Contact us to discuss your preferred colors and design, and let’s create your necklace together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the ancient Maya, lilac jade (also known as lavender jade) was an extremely rare and revered variety of jadeite, deeply associated with spiritual, subtle, and divine aspects of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMayan Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirituality and Divine Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e While green jade represented corn, fertility, and life on Earth, lilac and lavender tones were tied to the sacred realm, inner peace, and communion with ancestors and deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus and Royalty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it was so rare in the Motagua River Valley region (Guatemala), lilac jade was reserved almost exclusively for the Maya nobility and rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransition and Eternity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade beads were often placed in royal burial offerings to guide and protect the soul on its journey through Xibalba (the underworld) into the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits and Energy Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn gemstone healing and crystal traditions associated with jadeite:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeace and Serenity:\u003c\/strong\u003e It promotes mental calm, helps ease anxiety, and soothes an overactive mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Awakening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linked to the crown and third-eye chakras, it is believed to enhance intuition, deep meditation, and inner wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Healing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It gently assists in releasing past emotional burdens and stress, fostering a sense of renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e It helps clear negative energy from your environment while encouraging compassion and harmony in relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OllinMexica","offers":[{"title":"X5","offer_id":54057845522726,"sku":"guatemalan-jade-large-tube-1","price":429.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"X10","offer_id":54057845555494,"sku":"guatemalan-jade-large-tube-2","price":858.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"X15","offer_id":54057845588262,"sku":"guatemalan-jade-large-tube-3","price":1287.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"X20","offer_id":54057845621030,"sku":"guatemalan-jade-large-tube-4","price":1748.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0166\/9670\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8c15a3dd-dccb-49cf-850c-e11dffb55112.jpg?v=1791604743","url":"https:\/\/ollinmexica-stones-jewelry-sculpture.com\/de\/products\/lila-guatemalan-jade-beads-5mm-diameter-authentic-jade-mayan-jewelry-making-supplies","provider":"OllinMexica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}