2.75 Ct. Green Jade from Burma (Myanmar)

This specimen is a 2.75 carat, opaque green jade, hand carved into a tasteful various shape leaf, with calibrated dimensions of 15.16 x 10.77 x 2.87 mm, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The cutting style is carving rather than faceting, which allows the lapidary to exploit the material's natural foliation and toughness to create relief and contour rather than planar facets. The overall color intensity is medium, with an even distribution of green tones and localized darker veining that result from natural mineral inclusions inherent to Burmese jade. The carving displays controlled thickness throughout, the minimum thickness at 2.87 mm providing sufficient material for secure setting and structural integrity, while the maximum plane offers room for high relief details. The polish is graded excellent, achieved through progressive diamond abrasives and fine pumice or tin oxide final laps, yielding a high lustre on convex surfaces and crisp, well defined edges along the leaf serrations. There are no enhancements or treatments recorded, and the origin is Burma Myanmar, a provenance that aligns this piece with historically prized sources of high quality jade material.

From a technical lapidary and jewelry design perspective, this jade behaves predictably for a carved piece intended for decorative mounting. The absence of facets shifts the discussion from refractive optics to surface texture and relief, therefore evaluation criteria emphasize evenness of polish, depth and clarity of carving, and intactness of the stone through its critical planes. The medium color intensity and opaque body require attention to how light interacts with the surface, so designers will typically favor settings that either provide a reflective back plane to enhance apparent saturation, or an open back to preserve the silhouette and shadowing of the carving. The 15.16 mm length and the 10.77 mm width make it ideal for a pendant or a brooch focal, and the 2.87 mm thickness supports conventional micro drilling for a discreet bail, or a thin bezel wall for a flush mount. Because this is natural Burmese jade with no enhancement, it retains the raw material properties lapidaries respect for carving, including exceptional toughness which reduces risk of cleavage during setting, but due care should be taken when applying pressure with setting tools to avoid chipping at the fine serrated margins. For mounting, custom bezel work that follows the leaf contour will protect delicate edges, while a shadow box or tray setting will exhibit the three dimensional relief most effectively.

Beyond the physical and craft oriented attributes, this carved jade carries the traditional metaphysical associations that have accompanied jade for millennia, described here in clear and measured terms for the informed buyer. Historically and culturally, Burmese jade has been associated with qualities of protection, balance, and longevity, and in contemporary crystal lore this material is commonly believed to support emotional equilibrium and to encourage steady growth in personal affairs and creative projects. The medium green tone and leaf motif further reinforce symbolism of renewal and vitality, positioning the piece as a talisman for new beginnings and sustained development. Practitioners and collectors often place such a carved jade close to the heart, in a pendant position, to align with interpretations that link green jade to the heart chakra and to interpersonal harmony, or they may carry it as a touchstone to promote calm and centered decision making. These metaphysical descriptions are offered as traditional and cultural associations rather than empirical claims, and for clients who appreciate provenance based value, the Burmese origin and the absence of enhancement enhance both the collectible and symbolic worth of the object. For bespoke mounting, technical consultation on drill placement, or certified documentation, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company, and our team will provide detailed measurements, setting recommendations, and options for conservation friendly maintenance to ensure the longevity and aesthetic integrity of this finely carved jade.