White Hetian seed jade is the classic colour of the nephrite family - smooth, slightly waxy and calm rather than glassy. Barrel-shaped beads widen the profile of the strand, giving it a fuller line than round beads of the same size.

Seed jade is cut from river-worn pebbles, and the quiet, warm white of this strand is a look many collectors start with. It suits both men and women and reads as understated in an office or formal setting.

At 45.7 g the weight is balanced: present enough to feel substantial, light enough for daily comfort.

With beads around 11.2 mm the strand sits with a balanced, everyday profile.

This listing records the weight (45.7 g), colour (White jade) and measurements (11.2 mm long x 10.5 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.

Nephrite has a slightly waxy, dense structure that warms quickly against the skin, while jadeite feels cooler at first. It is a well-known difference between the two families.

Seed jade is cut from water-worn river pebbles rather than mountain rock. This origin matters to many buyers, which is why we state it when the supplier identifies it.