3.53 Ct. Green Cabochon Jade from Burma (Myanmar)

This gem is a 3.53 carat, round shape, green jade of opaque body, presented as a classic cabochon cut, with dimensions of 9.87 x 9.95 x 4.38 mm. The surface displays an excellent polish that enhances the stone surface sheen and emphasizes the gem tanking. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, presenting minor natural characteristics that do not detract from overall visual appeal. Color registers as intense, exhibiting a rich, well saturated green that is uniform across the cabochon dome, indicating a desirable chromatic consistency. Enhancement status is none, the stone is untreated, and the origin is Burma Myanmar, a source historically associated with fine jade specimens. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this description based on direct assessment, and the presentation is intended to be precise and factual for professional evaluation and consideration.

Visually, the cabochon form of this stone allows the intense green tone to display as a smooth, continuous field of color without the interruption of facets, lending the piece a classical aesthetic that suits ring and pendant settings. The nearly circular dimensions of 9.87 x 9.95 mm translate to a substantial face up presence for a 3.53 carat stone, with the 4.38 mm height providing the dome profile typical of traditional jade cabochons. The excellent polish produces crisp reflections on the surface, and the minimal inclusions that are visible at unaided eye level are small and well distributed, preserving the evenness of color and the structural integrity of the stone. These visual properties make the piece attractive for designs that emphasize uninterrupted color and surface glow, while the cabochon cut also protects internal properties by reducing exposed facet edges.

Durability considerations are addressed by reference to the Mohs hardness scale, and to material toughness which is not measured by hardness alone. The jade in this item, identified by origin and appearance as jadeite class material, typically falls between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. For comparison, diamond rates 10, corundum including sapphire and ruby rates 9, topaz rates 8, and quartz rates 7. The Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7 indicates that the stone resists ordinary surface abrasion encountered in daily wear better than many softer materials, while remaining below the hardness of corundum and much softer than diamond. More importantly for jade, the material exhibits exceptional toughness due to its interlocking fibrous crystal structure, which provides resistance to breakage and chipping beyond what hardness alone would predict. This combination of surface hardness and inherent toughness makes the stone suitable for frequent wear in rings and other jewelry, when reasonable care is exercised. Standard care recommendations include avoiding sharp blows, limiting exposure to harsh chemicals such as household cleaners, and avoiding prolonged exposure to extreme heat, while ultrasonic cleaning should be used with caution or avoided if any surface fissures are suspected despite the very slightly included grade. The absence of enhancements simplifies care considerations because there are no treatments that might be altered by cleaning or thermal exposure.

Provenance and handling details are provided to support responsible selection and appraisal. Origin from Burma Myanmar places this specimen within a traditional source area for high quality jadeite, and the untreated enhancement status indicates natural color and structure. The Natural Gemstone Company supplies objective specifications and observational notes to facilitate independent assessment, mounting decisions, and certification if desired. For customers seeking verification, laboratory grading by an accredited gemological facility can provide confirmatory analysis of material type, confirmation of origin, and documentation of no enhancement. Given the dimensions, weight, and visual attributes, this stone is well suited to classic, restrained jewelry settings that showcase uniform color and a polished dome, while the material properties support everyday wear with normal precautions. The description above is intended to provide clear, precise information to support informed selection and to assist design and appraisal choices.