3.64 Ct. Green Cabochon Jade from Burma (Myanmar)

Millions of years ago this green jade began its journey deep within a convergent plate margin where oceanic material was subducted beneath continental crust, producing high pressure, low temperature metamorphism that favors the formation of jade minerals. Under sustained tectonic compression and metasomatic fluid flux, sodium and aluminum were mobilized and reprecipitated as tightly intergrown silicate frameworks, yielding the dense, cryptocrystalline aggregate that characterizes jade. Prolonged recrystallization under differential stress produced the interlocking fibrous and granular texture that confers exceptional toughness, while trace amounts of iron and chromium imparted the vivid green hue now visible at the surface. Over millions of years progressive uplift and erosion exhumed pockets of jade from shear zones and serpentinite hosts, where later alluvial transport smoothed and concentrated nodules suitable for lapidary extraction. The geological history of this material explains both its mechanical resilience and its stable color under normal wear, traits that make Burmese jade highly prized among connoisseurs and specialists.

The specimen offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a precisely finished 3.64 carat round cabochon, measuring 10.01 x 10.08 x 4.21 mm, with an opaque body and vivid color intensity. The cutting style is classical cabochon, executed to a high technical standard, featuring a controlled domed crown and a well proportioned girdle area that optimizes color saturation and surface reflection without sacrificing material thickness. The cutter employed progressive preforming, sequential sanding grits, and a final polish with a fine oxide compound to achieve an excellent polish and smooth optical transition across the dome. No enhancement has been applied, so the color, texture, and any natural inclusions are original to the stone, a quality often preferred by collectors who value natural state material. From a setting and design perspective the dimensions and domed profile lend themselves to secure bezel seating and allow the vivid green face up appearance to dominate. For specialists assessing provenance and lapidary quality, this Burmese green jade exemplifies natural formation processes and disciplined craftsmanship, and it is offered with the assurance of The Natural Gemstone Company.