Collector's Lonely Stone – Qinghua (4.2g)

$5,599.00

At Hermit Jade, we call the rarest form of Xinjiang Hetian nephrite jade the "Lonely Stone." These are naturally formed single-seed nephrite pebbles (独籽) found in the Yurongkash River (玉龙喀什河) in Hotan, Xinjiang. Formed naturally over billions of years and polished by flowing river water, every Lonely Stone is a one-of-a-kind gift of nature that can never be recreated. Only a very limited number possess the beautiful natural colors, ultra-fine texture, rich oily luster, and flawless quality sought by serious collectors. While many Lonely Stones are eventually crafted into jewelry, they are equally treasured in their original natural form. Collectors often build collections of different sizes, shapes, colors, and skin patterns, appreciating each stone as a unique masterpiece created entirely by nature. At Hermit Jade, we believe every Lonely Stone has one person it is meant to accompany—we call it our Soul Mate. Qinghua (青花) is a distinctive variety of Hetian nephrite characterized by naturally occurring black and white color patterns within the jade. When these colors occur in a naturally rounded river-worn pebble, it is known as Qinghua Single-seed Nephrite Jade (青花籽料)—a natural Hetian jade pebble whose black-and-white pattern was formed by nature and no two pieces share the same pattern, and particularly striking compositions are highly prized by collectors.

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Product Description

This Qinghua Lonely Stone is an especially beautiful example, presenting itself almost like a naturally created Chinese ink-wash painting. Deep, almost charcoal-black nephrite occupies both the upper and lower portions of the pebble, while an exceptionally pure white section flows through the center, creating a dramatic black–white composition with remarkable clarity and visual balance. The contrast is unusually strong: the black is intensely dark and rich, while the white is exceptionally clean and bright.

Beyond its striking color pattern, the stone has a beautifully refined natural structure. Its fine, compact jade texture gives the surface a smooth, substantial feel, complemented by the rich oily luster characteristic of fine Hetian nephrite. The naturally rounded form is particularly pleasing in the hand, with no need for carving or artificial decoration—the beauty lies entirely in what nature created. At just 4.2 grams, this piece is especially well suited as a high-end addition to your lonely stone bead bracelet or collector's strand. A small Qinghua seed pebble with such strong black-and-white contrast, fine texture, rich luster, and naturally harmonious form can become one of the most distinctive members of a serious lonely stone collection.

Specifications

Material: Single-seed nephrite jade

Origin: Xinjiang Hetian/Hotan, China

Type: Qinghua (青花籽料)

Color: Natural Black & White

Weight: Approx. 4.2 g

Recommended Use: Collector's bracelet / bead strand / personal collection

Quality: Collector-grade

Product Details

Collector's Lonely Stone – Qinghua (4.2g) Specifications

Product nameCollector's Lonely Stone – Qinghua (4.2g)

CategoryLonely Stone

AvailabilityIn stock

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Natural Jade Authenticity and Certification

Hermit Jade presents this piece as natural jade. A complimentary certificate from a nationally recognized appraisal agency is supplied with each collector piece.

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After payment is confirmed, the item is inspected, carefully packed and normally dispatched within three working days. Valuable pieces are sent with insurance.

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If you need to return the item, contact customer service within three days of delivery. The piece must remain in its original condition and packaging.