Itoigawa Jade A Gray-White, Young Grass, Green Magatama (Comma-Shaped Bead) with Certificate and Cowhide Leather Necklace. The magatama is strung on a leather cord so it can be worn immediately. The price tag has been left on so you can see the price. ※ Itoigawa Jade Magatama: ¥15,000 + Cowhide Leather Cord Attachment Fee: ¥500 = Total: ¥15,500 ※ Due to the natural leather cord, there is a unique leather smell. It is not widely known that Itoigawa jade, a source of jade that Japan is proud of, is "the oldest jade in the world," formed approximately 520 million years ago. Also, it is not widely known that Japanese jade boasts a history of over 7,000 years since the Jomon period. Did you know that the world's oldest Itoigawa jade from Japan was loved by ancient Japanese people since the Jomon period? The Mineralogical Society of Japan selected jade as the national stone of Japan at its general meeting held in Kanazawa City on September 24, 2016. Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, selected it as the city's stone in 2008, and the Geological Society of Japan selected it as the stone of Niigata Prefecture in May 2016. Why not wear the finest Itoigawa jade and feel the energy of the myriad gods? The product comes with a leaflet and a certificate of origin. It can prove that it is Itoigawa jade. 【Product Details】 Origin: Itoigawa (Japan) Size: Approximately 20 x 30 x 10mm Hole Size: Approximately 3mm 【About Itoigawa Jade】 Itoigawa jade is the longest-lived gemstone in Japan and is still actively being collected without depletion. Its use began around 7,000 years ago in the early Jomon period. This is the first use of jade in the world and is also one of the oldest examples of gemstone use in the world. Itoigawa jade, which was used from ancient times, suddenly fell out of use in the Nara period, and then, for 1,200 years until the early Showa period, its existence was completely forgotten, making it one of the great mysteries in Japanese ancient history. 【Jade】 It is said to have the meaning of an amulet and the effect of avoiding disasters and accidents. It is considered a stone that shuts out evil spirits and protects the wearer. 【Magatama (Comma-Shaped Bead)】 Since ancient times, magatama have been worn as stones to ward off evil and bring good luck. ※ The price tag is attached with this amount from the beginning, and since this includes shipping, no discounts are available. #Jade #Itoigawa #ItoigawaJade #WithCertificate #Magatama #NinogataMagatama