Serpentine and Hsiu Jade, beads and carved beads

The green marbled look of serpentine makes it ideal as an ornamental material, and it has been carved into a wide array of decorative objects and beads throughout history. Sometimes called Hsiu jade in China, serpentine has a similar appearance to jade; although it is a different, unrelated series of minerals.
Carved,pierced honey color Hsiu Jade serpentine 16mm rounds with longevity symbol. 1pc b4-ser504
Carved,pierced honey color Hsiu Jade serpentine 16mm rounds with longevity symbol. 1pc b4-ser504

Leekan

$4.25

Hand carved fan shaped serpentine Hsiu Jade narrow papyrus leaf pendant bead with enamel bead cap. 2 pieces. 30mm length. B4-ser492a
Hand carved fan shaped serpentine Hsiu Jade narrow papyrus leaf pendant bead with enamel bead cap. 2 pieces. 30mm length. B4-ser492a

Acme

$3.75

Hand carved fan shaped serpentine Hsiu Jade narrow papyrus leaf pendant bead with enamel bead cap. 2 pieces. 30mm length. B4-ser492b
Hand carved fan shaped serpentine Hsiu Jade narrow papyrus leaf pendant bead with enamel bead cap. 2 pieces. 30mm length. B4-ser492b

Acme

$3.75

Carved pale pink Hsiu Jade (serpentine) longevity bead. 13-14mm. Pkg2. b4-ser511
Carved pale pink Hsiu Jade (serpentine) longevity bead. 13-14mm. Pkg2. b4-ser511

Lewis

$6.00

Pale Green Hsiu Jade Carved Beads (Bowenite Serpentine) 12mm. 4Pcs. b4-ser512
Pale Green Hsiu Jade Carved Beads (Bowenite Serpentine) 12mm. 4Pcs. b4-ser512

Lewis

$11.90

Vintage old stock deep carved and pierced serpentine pendant. 54 x 55mm. B4-ser445
Vintage old stock deep carved and pierced serpentine pendant. 54 x 55mm. B4-ser445

Shevel

$38.00

Vintage old stock deep carved and pierced (new jade) pendant. 50 x 33mm. B4-ser444
Vintage old stock deep carved and pierced (new jade) pendant. 50 x 33mm. B4-ser444

Shevel

$50.00