Real Jade-Medium - Green Russian Jade. ""Russian Jade"" is a medium-green variety, also known as Russian opaque serpentine, found near Lake Baikal in Russia. These are gorgeous, 8mm- calibrated beads that vary from opaque green to teal, sometimes with white streaks. These are hand strung in the US, with white mollusk shell markers and guru bead. Russian Jade is the closest in tone and quality to the prized Burmese Jadeite. Folklored to be a stone of prosperity and luck. In ancient Egypt and even now in Japan & China, Jade is considered the most precious of all stones. It is credited with five qualities: clarity, courage, justice, wisdom and modesty. It is one stone that evokes tranquility. So much so, even holding a Jade in your hand may cause you to experience a feeling of serenity or wisdom. Consequently, it also helps in smooth transition to another world and aids in peaceful death. It assists in taking control of dreams, and making sense of them. Use Jade to reduce tension in your life. Protects one from enemies and during long journeys. All malas with tassels have a 30 day guarantee to protect from breakage. Complimentary Silk Mala Bag included!|n|