5.93 Ct. Cabochon Jade from Burma (Myanmar)

From the earth where monsoon fed rivers cut through teak and limestone in north central Myanmar, this jade began its slow transformation. For generations the same hills that yielded this bluish green stone have been known to produce jade with a dense, even texture, and a tone so evocative of both mountain mist and deep forest pools. Miners working by hand and by traditional methods found this particular piece within a seam of mottled, compact rock, removing it with care to preserve its natural grain. Here in the story of its origin you begin to feel the long, patient forces of geology, and the human hands that recognize a gem when they see it. This is an opaque jade, weighing 5.93 carats, with an oval silhouette that already hints at its final beauty. The Natural Gemstone Company honors that lineage, tracing the gem back to Burma, and keeping the provenance clear so each owner knows the landscape and history behind their jewel.

The journey from rough to refined is where the craftsmanship breathes life into what nature made. Master cutters selected a cabochon profile for this stone to celebrate its lush, intense color, and to allow the eye to drink in uniformity rather than scattering the gaze with facets. The cutter shaped and smoothed the stone to precise dimensions, now measuring 14.02 by 10.21 by 4.61 millimeters, balancing dome height and surface area to reveal a gentle play of light across a deep bluish green field. At eye level the clarity reads very slightly included, a grade that reassures both the purist and the practical buyer, since these fine natural inclusions add character without interrupting the visual flow. There has been no enhancement, no dye, no stabilization, just the original material polished to an excellent finish so the surface gleams under any light. The intense color intensity is the star, uniform across the cabochon, and the cut choice makes the hue read rich and saturated on the finger or pendant. Picture this stone set in warm gold to deepen the green, or in cool platinum to set a modern tone. Because the piece is opaque, the light interacts with surface and near surface structure, producing a velvety appearance that is both tactile and visually soothing.

As someone who has walked the markets and workshops from Mandalay to modern design studios, I love to tell how a stone like this finds its place in a lifetime collection. It is a piece that can be worn daily, its 5.93 carat weight substantial enough to make a presence, yet modest enough to remain versatile. At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe in transparency and in celebrating origin, cut, and natural character, and this jade carries all three proudly. For clients who appreciate contrast, we also offer opal pieces, and specifically the opal type White Opal which is known for a pale body tone and a delicate play of color that shimmers across a soft, milky backdrop. While this jade speaks in steady, saturated notes, a White Opal replies with iridescent whispers, and together they can make a striking pairing. If you would like a bespoke setting, a matching pair, or additional provenance documents, we can arrange a consultation to discuss design options and to show comparable cuts and complementary gemstones. Owning this Burmese jade is owning a small, wearable story of earth and craft, and I would be pleased to guide you through making it part of your collection, ensuring it arrives with full information and the care it deserves.