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Jade Gallery Pieces
Jade Gallery Pieces
Made this for my Bro's 50th b-day. Yukon "Snow" Jade full tang blade, Brazilian Rosewood Scales, Abalone inlay
Yukon “Snow” Jade full tang 9″ “Skinners” blade with Brazilian Rosewood Scales, Abalone inlay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oceans Art Jade artisans create one of a kind pieces from fine jewelry/carvings to natural sculptures fit for any gallery or room focal point. Jade from all over the world is used in these creations however, much of our Jade is harvested from the ocean off of the California coast by divers and is believed to be the only source of ocean polished jade in the world.

 

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Spectacular Yukon “Snow” Jade tops this retro bracelet

 

Each piece of Jade is crafted from start to finish by the hands of a single artist as no production methodology or processes are incorporated into the creations.
Custom Ordered hand carved heart on Sterling Silver from an incredible piece of "Snow" Jade
Custom Ordered hand carved heart on Sterling Silver from an incredible piece of “Snow” Jade

 

 

Great care is taken to maintain the stone’s natural shape whenever possible which enhances the uniqueness of each piece.

 

 

 

 

Jade has been highly sought and revered for thousands of years by cultures all over the world and has been labeled ” the Stone of Heaven”.

 

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These “Jades” were a big hit at the recent Big Sur Jade Festival. Hand crafted Brazilian Rosewood Frames, Abalone inlay and Wyoming Olive Jade Lenses. A great example of the imagination, creativity and quality material that go into each and every creation from Oceans Art Jade.

 

The Chinese have carved Nephrite Jade for over 5,000 years and Jadeite (imported from Burma) for the relatively short length of time of 200 years. Nephrite and Jadeite are chemically different materials but both are highly translucent and are indeed Jade according to the original Chinese meaning of the word “Yu”.

 

Oceans Art Jade artist accepting the ancient Chinese carver's challenge of striving for excellence in every piece.
Oceans Art Jade artist accepting the ancient Chinese carver’s challenge of striving for excellence in every piece.

 

Today the world wide Jade market is a multi-billion dollar business and many of today’s gems find themselves artificially altered by dye, radiation or other means to enhance the color thereby falsely increasing the value of the stone.

 

 

You can be assured that every stone offered at Oceans Art Jade has been harvested or hand-selected by myself (Drew Arnold) and is as mother earth made it with no man made enhancements.

 

Drew Arnold Dives for Jade
Drew Arnold at the end of a dive shows his Jade. Pure, “Gem quality” and fit for the finest jewelry.

 

                              “From the Ocean Floor to the Gallery Floor” 

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Oceans Art Jade retail outlet in the Village of Arroyo Grande, CA.

 Enjoy the information, pictures and stories as you browse through our website and please visit our online store as we hope you find the art or jewelry piece that speaks to you.