6.20 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Burma (Myanmar)

From the remote hills of Burma, where rivers carve through jade bearing earth, this green jade began its slow journey, formed over millions of years under pressure and heat, emerging as a nugget of nature before the hands of men revealed its form, at The Natural Gemstone Company I present a single, beautiful opaque green jade, weighing 6.20 carats, shaped into a classic oval, with precise dimensions of 13.98 x 12.03 x 4.04 mm, its surface shaped into a cabochon cut to best honor the stones natural body, graded as very slightly included at eye level, carrying a medium intense color intensity, and finished to an excellent polish, enhancement, none, origin, Burma Myanmar, this is a piece that carries both a geographic story and a geological one, the opaque nature of the material means its color reads solid and consistent, while the very slight inclusions give it a real, organic identity that only natural gemstones can offer, as a salesperson who knows gemstones I always emphasize provenance and honesty, the Burmese origin speaks to a long tradition of jade appreciation, and this cabochon has been left untreated so the color and texture you see are the genuine product of the earth.

I imagine the path from raw jade rough to this smooth oval, miners lifting weathered boulders from alluvial beds, cutters studying the stones grain to determine the best orientation, then a skilled lapidary shaping it into a cabochon, removing only what is required to reveal the best surface, the decision to leave it opaque was intentional, it creates a sense of depth without transparency, the cabochon cut emphasizes a soft dome and a gentle play of light, the excellent polish is the final act of craftsmanship, each facet of the surface buffed until the luster invites your touch, the very slightly included clarity grade means that to the unaided eye the surface appears clean, yet a jeweler will note the internal textures that tell of the stones natural formation, I should also note White Opal as a point of reference, White Opal is a type of opal characterized by a light body tone and delicate play of color, while this jade offers a steady, medium intense green, pairing a White Opal with this Burmese green jade can create a beautiful contrast, the cool, changing sheen of opal next to the warm, steady depth of jade makes for a narrative of earth and light when set together.

How this jade will present itself under different lights is part of its charm, in bright natural sunlight the medium intense green becomes lively and clear, the cabochon dome catches the sun and shows a smooth reflective sheen, the excellent polish produces clean highlights that trace the curve of the stone, in soft, overcast daylight the color deepens into a richer, more contemplative green, the opaque body holds color uniformly, so even without bright reflections the stone retains presence, under indoor LED lighting the surface shine is crisp, small specular highlights appear along the dome, these are the cues that say the polish is superb, under warmer incandescent or candlelight the green takes on a slightly warmer tone, appearing softer and more luminous against skin, the very slightly included clarity means that internal textures may diffuse light subtly, never distracting, but adding depth, under direct spotlight the top of the cabochon will glow with a bright band of reflection where the curve meets the light, this is not a flashy gem that relies on scintillation, it is a stone that offers a steady, tactile radiance, and if paired with a White Opal, the opals play of color will dance beside the jades steady sheen, providing movement and contrast in varying light scenarios.

Wearing this piece is akin to carrying a small story from the Burmese hills, a cabochon oval of 13.98 x 12.03 x 4.04 mm feels substantial without overwhelming, its 6.20 carat weight gives presence to a ring, pendant, or custom setting, I recommend bezel or low prong settings to protect the dome and show the stones profile, the opacity and excellent polish make it ideal for statements that value color and form over flash, culturally Burmese jade has been revered for centuries, symbolizing status, protection, and connection to the natural world, this particular stone, unenhanced and naturally colored, honors that tradition, at The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate such pieces for their authenticity and story, owning this jade is to own a piece of geological time, paired with a White Opal or worn alone it becomes part of your daily narrative, if you wish I can advise on settings that preserve its surface and maximize its visual impact, this stone will age with you, its polish remaining a mirror to your experiences, and like any natural gem, it will always remind you of the place it came from, the hands that shaped it, and the earth that held it, a confident, timeless green ready to be set into your life.