Beautiful 17.22ct Jade cabochon

This excellent Jade cabochon features a lovely mossy green hue that's covered by a glistening liquid luster. It measures a sizeable 18mm x 13.9mm x 6.1mm and has a completely opaque body. Whether you plan to set it or collect it, don't miss this piece. Held in high regard by the ancient Maya and Olmec cultures, jade was used in a ceremonial fashion and was considered the fastest way to the afterlife. After the Spanish conquest of South America, the secrets of the jade mines were lost until the mid 1980's!