On The Fly

Don ’ t be alarmed, yes, it ’ s me, I ’ m the ravishing beauty on your wrist, and my name is Jade. I know just what you ’ re thinking - how can this possibly be - this bracelet is talking to me? People don ’ t realize it but we try to talk to your species all the time. It ’ s just that most of you are too academic to listen. If I reveal my inner secrets to you will you share them with your world? I am what your species calls a mineral; one of over 3,000 known minerals, and a gem among gemstones. Most call me Jade. However, gemologists classify my family into two species, nephrite and jadeite. I realize that my cousin, nephrite,  has slightly different characteristics. But what does that matter? We ’ ve been around much longer than you. Grab a seat and let me tell you my story. My interest in your species began in ancient Burma (Myanmar), where the majority of my species is from. I am utterly fascinated with how your people respond to my beauty, mystique, inherent value, ...