4.43 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Burma (Myanmar)

From the first flicker of green deep within the earth to the final curve of a polished cabochon, this bluish green jade carries a story that reaches back to the forests and rivers of Burma, Myanmar, where pockets of nephrite and jadeite form over millennia in the patient movement of geological forces, and where generations of artisans and miners have read the subtle language of stone to find pieces that speak. The journey of this 4.43 carat gem began in those remote valleys and riverbeds, in the hands of people who know how light travels through dense mineral fabric, and who select rough material for its potential to reflect a life of use and meaning. At each stage the stone accumulated human attention, from the careful extraction that respects the patterns in the matrix, to the rough cutting that revealed the round shape, and finally to the shaping and polishing that allowed its bluish green heart to emerge. When you hold this cabochon in your palm you are touching not only a mineral of considerable age, but also the layered expertise of cutters who coaxed out a smooth dome, honoring both the material and the cultural history of jade in Burma, Myanmar.

In the lapidary studio the piece became what it is now, a beautifully proportioned round cabochon weighing 4.43 carat, with measurements 12.10 by 10.09 by 4.13 mm, an opaque body that reads as a serene bluish green, and a finish that reflects an excellent polish. The decision to leave the surface as a clean dome was deliberate, to emphasize the stone’s whisper of translucency at the edges, and to make the most of its medium color intensity. Its clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means that the stone retains a pleasing, natural texture and visual depth without distracting blemishes, and its untreated status is an honest testament to nature’s own work, enhancement free. The cabochon cut keeps the surface soft to the touch and allows the color to sit boldly and evenly across the top, a feature that makes it versatile for many settings. In hand and on the finger the gem reads larger than its carat weight suggests, a characteristic that comes from its generous diameter and the way light pools beneath the dome. The excellent polish gives it a glasslike sheen that catches headlines of light and invites the eye to linger.

This stone’s bluish green tone is more than a color, it is an assertion, a quiet kind of command that speaks to personal power and distinction. Wearing this jade becomes a ritual of presence, a way to carry a reserved confidence into rooms and gatherings, the kind of confidence that does not need to shout to be noticed. The medium intensity of the color allows it to play well with jewelry designs that favor individuality over flash, and its slightly included clarity adds character rather than detracting from its authority. For those looking to compose a pairing or to design a set, consider the luminous contrast of White Opal, a stone with a pale, often milky body that can carry flashes of play of color and a soft inner glow. White Opal pairs beautifully with bluish green jade because the opal’s gentle luminosity highlights the depth of the jade, and the contrast between opal and jade creates a visual conversation between serenity and strength. Together they form a balanced expression of refinement and presence, a combination that suits someone who wishes to project both calm and unmistakable distinction.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this piece as more than a commodity, we present it as a companion for the wearer who values history, craft, and the language of color. The cabochon shape invites settings that welcome the stone into daily life, a low bezel ring that protects the dome and lets the color dominate, a pendant that hangs close to the heart and reads as a talisman of self possession, or custom settings that combine the jade with accents of White Opal for a paired narrative. Care is simple and sensible, wipe the surface with a soft cloth after wear, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme heat, and if deeper cleaning is needed consult a professional jeweler familiar with jade and opal. If you would like assistance visualizing this stone in a bespoke setting, our team can discuss design ideas that honor the stone’s dimensions and personality, and help you create an object that feels like it has always belonged to you. This bluish green round cabochon is an invitation to carry a quiet, bold color as a symbol of personal power and distinction, a piece shaped by nature and refined by human hands, a small but potent legacy from Burma, Myanmar to you through The Natural Gemstone Company.