10.64 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Bluish Green Cabochon Jade Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

This matched pair consists of two Burmese jades, presenting as oval cabochons with weights of 5.58 carats and 5.06 carats respectively, and planar dimensions of 13.92 by 10.01 by 4.17 millimeters, and 13.91 by 10.09 by 3.76 millimeters. Both stones display a bluish green hue with medium color intensity and an overall opaque body. The cut is a classical oval cabochon, worked to a smooth, symmetrical dome with even outlines and excellent polish. There has been no enhancement, no dyeing, and no polymer impregnation, and the origin is reported as Burma, Myanmar. These physical particulars make the pair well suited to paired applications where matched weight, length, and color direction are important, such as earrings, cufflinks, or a coordinated pendant set.

From a lapidary perspective the cabochon proportions have been optimized to balance surface area and dome height in order to maximize perceived color saturation while preserving structural integrity. The heavier stone at 5.58 carats retains a slightly greater dome height at 4.17 millimeters, which enhances the visual depth of the bluish green tone, while the 5.06 carat companion at 3.76 millimeters presents a lower profile for a more modest silhouette. The cutter achieved very good symmetry across the long and short axes, maintaining nearly identical ovals with a precision better than one hundredth of a millimeter in length and width. The polish is of a very high standard, producing a smooth, even waxy luster that is characteristic of fine jade material, and the surface finish shows clean specular highlights with minimal polishing lines, indicating controlled lap speed and graduated abrasive progression during the final stages of finishing.

Optical and material characteristics are consistent with dense, fine grained jade, exhibiting interlocking microcrystalline structure that produces the opaque to slightly subtranslucent appearance when viewed at normal incident light. The bluish green hue is evenly distributed with gentle tonal variation rather than abrupt banding, and the medium intensity grading reflects a balance between saturation and neutrality, allowing the blue component to temper the green without becoming overly vivid. Internal texture shows a tight, granular fabric with minor natural inclusions that do not detract from the uniformity of tone. Because these pieces are opaque, light absorption and surface reflection dominate the visual impression, so the cabochon dome and superb polish are the principal contributors to perceived color and presence. The matching is excellent for a natural pair, with close parity in color hue, intensity, and overall hand, making them practical for matched jewelry fabrication.

For setting and practical use, the dimensions and dome profiles recommend bezel settings with a seat that follows the underside curvature, and a bezel wall depth sufficient to accommodate the 4.17 millimeter and 3.76 millimeter heights without inducing stress on the girdle area. Prong settings can be used when supplemented by a custom seat or adhesive engineering to secure the cabochon foot, but standard practice is a closed back bezel to protect the stone and to support the opaque optical character. Care instructions are straightforward due to the untreated nature of the material, using warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush for routine cleaning, avoiding concentrated acids, abrasives, and sudden thermal shock. The Natural Gemstone Company provides full disclosure on origin and enhancements, and we can supply additional high resolution imaging, mounting recommendations, and independent laboratory documentation upon request. For clients seeking a matched pair with authentic Burmese provenance, stable natural color, and lapidary craftsmanship that emphasizes symmetry and polish, this pair represents a technically refined option.