Qinghua seed jade carries black-and-white patterns like ink on paper. Because the pattern comes from the original stone, no two strands look the same, and the contrast softens or sharpens with the angle of light.

As a barrel-bead bracelet the pattern has enough surface to read clearly while the warm nephrite base keeps the piece wearable every day. If you like expressive, one-of-a-kind textures rather than plain white, this is the strand to compare first.

At 46.8 g the weight is balanced: present enough to feel substantial, light enough for daily comfort.

With beads around 13 mm the strand sits with a balanced, everyday profile.

This listing records the weight (46.8 g), colour (Qinghua black-and-white) and measurements (12 mm long x 13 mm wide) as supplied with the piece.

Hetian jade is nephrite from Xinjiang, China - smooth, waxy and warm in the hand. We describe colour with everyday terms such as white jade and qinghua (black-and-white) and state when the supplier identifies the piece as seed jade.

Read the Hetian guide: seed jade, skin and what to check.

Terms such as "A-grade" or "seed jade" are market descriptions supplied with the stone, not laboratory certificates. Ask us for close-up photographs and any available documentation before payment.

Where an independent examination is practical, we will discuss arranging it with you.

For bead bracelets, fit starts with your wrist: measure its circumference in centimetres and ask us whether this strand will sit loosely or snugly.

In the hand, nephrite feels smooth and waxy and warms quickly - the soft touch Hetian jade is known for.

Delivery country, method, timing and any customs duties are confirmed with you before dispatch. Return eligibility and any custom-order exclusions are agreed per order - please ask us before payment.

Ask us directly.

Qinghua patterns form naturally in nephrite. We record what the supplier states and recommend requesting documentation for any piece where treatment history matters to you.

Yes - contrast softens in dim light and sharpens in direct light. Look at the photographs in both settings before deciding.