12.19 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Jade Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

There is a quiet authority to jade that speaks of centuries, of emperors, and of the hands that have shaped it into symbols of luck, protection, and refined taste. These matched Burmese jades from The Natural Gemstone Company are a study in that timelessness, each stone carrying the calm intensity of a green that has been prized across cultures and eras. The pair weigh 5.96 carats and 6.23 carats respectively, oval in shape and cut as cabochons to reveal the internal life of the material rather than to scatter light. Their dimensions are 13.99 x 9.97 x 4.61 mm and 13.96 x 9.93 x 4.79 mm, measurements that show how carefully they were selected for balance and harmony. Evaluated at eye level they are graded as very slightly included, a clarity that lends authenticity and texture rather than detracting from the overall presence, and their medium intense color intensity is complemented by an excellent polish that allows a smooth, soothing surface to reflect soft highlights. There has been no enhancement to alter their natural beauty, and their provenance is Burma, Myanmar, a region long celebrated for producing jades of character and depth.

The real story of these stones is the craftsmanship that went into matching them as a pair, a process that demands patience, expertise, and a deep respect for the material. Matching is not merely finding two stones of similar weight or size, it is the careful coupling of tone, translucency, and internal pattern so that together they read as a single, unified expression. Our lapidaries began with rough pieces whose potential was read by experience, then they shaped and refined each cabochon to mirror the other with millimeter precision. The result is near perfect symmetry in profile and face, the slight difference in weight simply a reminder of their natural origin rather than a flaw. The cabochon cut itself is traditional, a classic form that has been used for centuries to showcase jade, chosen because it emphasizes the stone’s depth of color and subtle internal structures. The excellent polish was achieved through a sequence of hand finishing steps, each pass attentive to removing abrasions while preserving the soft, almost oily sheen that is so characteristic of fine jade. This level of attention is what elevates two beautiful stones into a matched pair suitable for heirloom settings, where the balance between stones must endure both time and wear.

Wearing or setting a matched pair like this is to enter a conversation with history, while also carrying an object crafted with modern standards of precision and care. These jades are ideal for a pair of earrings, for a matched ring and pendant combination, or for bespoke designs where symmetry and story matter. They will respond to light with a steady, composed glow, and their very slightly included clarity gives them an organic character that photographs well and reveals itself most richly in hand. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the natural, unenhanced origin of these stones, and we encourage clients to imagine them as more than a purchase, rather as a thoughtful acquisition that links classical design and enduring material. Care is simple, a gentle warm water wash and a soft cloth will maintain their polish, and because they are untreated their tone and feel will remain true through the generations. For those who value tradition, legacy, and the quiet authority of genuine Burmese jade, this matched pair offers both provenance and the human craftsmanship necessary to present two stones as one coherent, timeless statement.