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

From the river cuttings and weathered slopes of Burma, Myanmar, these two oval greenish blue jades began as compact boulders chosen for their subtle translucence and even tone, then carried to skilled hands where the story of each stone was carefully revealed. At The Natural Gemstone Company we selected these pieces for their calm, light color intensity, and the sense of depth that appears when light skims their surfaces. The pair weigh 4.54 carats and 3.98 carats respectively, with dimensions of 12.09 x 10.16 x 3.93 mm and 12.21 x 10.26 x 3.65 mm, and they have been cut into classic oval cabochons to honor the material, not to force it into needless brilliance. Evaluated at eye level these jades are eye clean, they show no enhancements, and their excellent polish gives a soft, satiny glow that invites touch. The cabochon cut preserves the stone body and internal texture, and the gentle domes echo old world traditions of Burmese lapidaries who prized form and surface above flash, a narrative you can feel when the pair sit together in a setting that celebrates symmetry and quiet color.

When compared to similar, non matching gemstones the virtues of this matched pair become clearer, a single aquamarine or a non matching jadeite piece may offer greater transparency or deeper saturation, but those differences can work against unity in matched jewelry. Nephrite, for example, often carries a denser, more fibrous texture and a creamier tone, while chalcedony or chrysoprase may present more uniform color but lack the subtle internal depth that gives jade its living appearance. Aquamarine, being a beryl, tends to be more brilliant under light and more prone to visible inclusions, which makes it a wonderful solitaire but less suited to a harmonious pair where matching is essential. These Burmese jades, with their cabochon cut, balanced weights, and eye clean clarity, are designed for paired settings such as earrings or a matched pendant and ring combination, they reduce the compromise designers must make when working with non matching stones, and they carry the provenance and authenticity collectors value. If you seek a quiet but unmistakable presence in your jewelry, this pair represents a natural harmony from mine to master, ready to be set and worn with the story of their origin intact.