15.00 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Green Jade Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

This matched pair of natural jades from Burma is specified with precision for the craft minded jeweler. Each bead weighs 7.50 carats, and their round profiles measure 10.19 x 10.03 x 9.82 mm and 10.12 x 10.04 x 9.81 mm respectively, confirming close tolerance in size and symmetry. The pieces are fashioned as drilled cut rounds, prepared for direct stringing or for conversion to stud mounts and other hairline settings. The material is opaque in character and displays a light color intensity within the green spectrum. Surface finishing is described as excellent polish, and no enhancement has been applied to either bead, preserving the inherent mineral textures and mechanical stability associated with natural Burmese jade. The Natural Gemstone Company supplies these two beads as a matched set suitable for paired applications where dimensional parity and consistent tone are essential.

Optical and textural attributes of the pair merit technical consideration during design and setting. The light intensity green presents with variegated tones, exhibiting areas of slightly deeper green interspersed with paler matrix regions that form an attractive mottled pattern. Because the pieces are opaque, transmission effects are limited and surface reflection dominates perceived color, so polish quality and surface curvature are principal determinants of visual appeal. The microstructure typical of high quality Burmese jade often consists of an interlocking, fine grained aggregate, which contributes to a compact fracture pattern and predictable wear characteristics. For designers who evaluate color grade on a numerical scale, these beads occupy a light category where hue purity and evenness are balanced against natural patterning, making them excellent candidates for designs that exploit surface texture rather than relying on translucency or internal light play.

The drilled cut and finishing processes used to produce these rounds are critical for practical integration into bespoke work. The holes are centered and appropriately sized for conventional cording, thin metal pegs, and micro tube settings, and the drilling operation has been executed with controlled feed rates and diamond tooling to minimize induced stress and microfracture. Precision turning and lapping created the spherical geometry, followed by sequential abrasive polishing steps using graded diamond pastes to eliminate tool marks and to achieve the excellent polish reported. Because no enhancements have been applied, standard lapidary adhesives, epoxies, and bezel seating techniques can be used without concern for leachable oils or unstable treatments. When designing metalwork around these beads, allowances should be made for thermal and mechanical stability, and conventional soft metal alloys are preferred in contact areas to prevent abrasion during setting. The absence of treatment also simplifies internal quality control, as the surface and subsurface characteristics are consistent with natural Burmese material, facilitating predictable machining and long term performance.

From a design perspective these beads occupy an ideal size niche for a wide range of bespoke applications. At roughly 10.1 mm in diameter and 7.50 carats apiece, they are substantial enough to serve as primary focal points in stud earrings, cufflinks, small pendant drops, and statement ring terminals, while remaining comfortable for daily wear. The drilled hole allows for straightforward conversion to post style earrings by mounting onto precision pegs and securing with micro settings, or for suspending as paired beads in linear pendant work where matched geometry ensures even visual balance. For ring applications the beads can be seated into hemispherical bezels with custom milling to cradle the spherical form, or retained by low profile prongs when a more open silhouette is desired. Their mass and density also make them suitable for weighted necklace centers where a pair can be positioned as mirror elements flanking a larger focal compound. When planning metal selections and joinery, consider warm toned alloys to enhance the green hues, and incorporate accent stones to provide chromatic contrast. These beads are offered as a paired set by The Natural Gemstone Company with provenance from Burma, and they are recommended for bespoke commissions where precise dimensions, consistent matching, and natural, untreated material are required.