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Peruvian black jade (also called Lemurian jade) is mined within the area of the capital Lima. It is a soft, porous stone. Peruvian black jade often comes with tiny pyrite sparkles or fine pyrite lines included, which is a good way to differentiate Black Jade from other black stones. The Peruvian black jade must be related to marine sediments, as there are frequently crab fossils found in the black jade.
Is Peruvian Black Jade rare?
Peruvian Black Jade can only be found in a “semi-abandoned” quarry, located in the southeastern city limit of the capital. Only two families of artisans quarry there and extract material for tiles and stone steps.
The quarry is approximately 100 by 100 meters in size. Even though all the rock there looks the same at first sight, there are only three small spots of approximately 10 by 10 meters in size where the black jade is dark black and stable. In more than 90 percent of the quarry, the material is soft, unstable, and dark greyish. Only the material of the three small spots can be used for stone carving. Jewelry-grade and Premium jewelry-grade material, which contains Pyrite flecks and lines, makes up maybe 5 % of the material that is useful for stone carving. Therefore, jewelry-grade material is, in fact, an extremely rare material.
Color variations of Peruvian Black Jade
Unsuitable material: Dark greyish material, sometimes with yellowish impurities, as well as dark black but unstable material.
Decor-grade material: Uniformly black material. No Pyrite lines are present. Rarely are a few tiny pyrite flecks present.
Standard jewelry grade material (=A-Grade): Uniformly black material. Tiny pyrite flecks are present in low concentration.
Top-quality jewelry-grade material (=AA-Grade): Uniformly black material. Small pyrite flecks are present in high concentrations.
Premium jewelry grade (AAA-Grade): Pyrite flecks and pyrite lines are present.
Gemrock has developed the first objective Gemstone Quality Standard for Peruvian Black Jade, which helps you identify top-quality material and avoid overpriced, low-grade material. Read Here
Gemrock Black Jade products are ethical crystals
Ethical Black Jade refers to stones that are sourced in a way that respects workers, communities, and the environment.
Here is what we do to guarantee that our Black Jade is ethical:
No illegal mining: There is only one Black Jade quarry in Peru (and globally). Black Jade is mined 100 % ethically and environmentally friendly by Gemrock staff by hand in an open quarry. No explosives are required. The only tools required are a hammer and a water spray to check quality. The material is then paid by the kilo to the local artisan families who quarry here.
No artisan shadow-business gemstone cutting: Crystal providers often promote their products as being sourced from local artisans, indicating that this would benefit local communities. Sadly, the contrary is true: In Peru, 100% of artisan lapidary workshops are shadow businesses. They get paid unreasonably low prices in cash. Artisan lapidary cutters do not work with legal labor contracts, have no health insurance, no retirement funds, no vacations, no maximum weekly labor hours, or any other labor benefits. Therefore, our Angelite gemstones are exclusively produced in-house. We are hiring our gem cutters under legal labor contracts, paying all legally required labor benefits, complying with safety laws, and providing our workers with quality gemstone cutting training and career options. We pay fair salaries that are higher than minimum salaries and get scaled upwards according to the level of training a cutter reaches. Our cutters get paid bonuses to meet quality targets and participate in the profits of the company.
We protect the environment: In Gemrock, we reduced water use in the lapidary process by over 90% by implementing water recycling measures. We recycle our garbage wherever possible. We have calculated the remaining carbon footprint of the products and engage in tree planting projects to neutralize our carbon footprint.
You cannot find the cabochon you are looking for, or you are looking for personalized professional cutting service?
Communicate directly with our cutting factory in Peru. We can help you with:
· Bulk lapidary cutting service
· Calibrated cabochon cutting
· Custom lapidary work and designer cabs from your material or our material
Please note: the following statements do NOT reflect our company’s beliefs. There is no scientific proof for any of the information provided. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to your own discretion. We are simply sharing information found on the internet in response to frequently asked questions from our clients.
Metaphysical & Emotional Benefits of Black Jade
Black Jade is believed to offer benefits such as promoting grounding, protection against negative energies, emotional stability, and confidence. It is used to absorb and transform negative emotions, release trauma, and facilitate personal growth by promoting self-awareness and honest reflection. Black jade may also stimulate creativity, improve focus, and support physical systems like the kidneys and reproductive system.
Protection and Grounding: Black jade is a powerful stone for spiritual protection and acts as a guardian against negative energies and storms of life. It helps keep you grounded and connected to the earth.
Emotional Stability: It helps to soothe a disturbed mind, release irritability and negative thoughts, and provides a sense of calm and emotional stability.
Transformation and Healing: The stone absorbs and transforms negative emotions like fear, anger, and doubt, helping to release suppressed or traumatic memories.
Confidence and Self-Esteem: Black jade boosts self-confidence, self-assuredness, and the courage to examine one's own negativity and behavior patterns.
Spiritual and Mental Growth: It can stimulate creativity, enhance mental clarity and focus, and provide the inner strength and wisdom needed for personal and spiritual growth.
What is black jade in feng shui?
In China, Black Jade is used in Feng shui to represent North and as a symbol for elegance and security. One variety of Black Jade that is popular in modern healing crystals is known as Lemurian Jade or Incan Jade.