Well All, I've always been a merchant and trader, so watching this area stay empty for all this time was just too much for me. I'd like to introduce you to a rare type of jade. Bubbly California jades are my favorite. Here is a fantastic example of California Botryoidal Jade. The size is a bit larger than a golf ball. The color is beautiful with varying shades of green and underlying lighter and darker tones. The polish was completed to 50,000 grit using diamond impregnated paste. The hand carved base matches perfectly. I personally helicoptered this piece out of the Trinity Alps. (Short helicopter jade video at http://www.CaliforniaNephrite.com) It was polished here in my Mendocino California shop. Our fine California Botryoidal jade deposit has been featured in Arts of Asia magazine Jan./Feb. 1999.