Going through my buckets of unsorted stones, I came across this layered green and black nephrite jade stone, that's almost shaped like a broken heart. Most of the stones I collect are from the beach and already waterworn, so it doesn't take too long in the tumbler to get a semi decent shine. Most people think a broken heart is a bad thing, but I am really infatuated with this one. The layering is what intrigues me the most about the stone. Even though it's not as valuable as jadeite, I still feel this one is a prize to any collection.

On a similar note, I have other pieces of jade, has anyone on the forum tried carving it before? If so, any tips or recommendations?

Thanks,
Beach Comber

Yeah I have a huge amount of stones with layers and lines that are absolutely beautiful. That might be my next post. Here is one stone that has a perfect quartz line separating the sparkling specularite.