9.93 Ct. Cabochon Jade from Burma (Myanmar)

This 9.93 carat opaque green jade from Burma Myanmar is shaped as a marquise cabochon with dimensions 26.32 x 11.38 x 4.81 mm, a profile that combines a refined elongated outline with a symmetrical double convex dome, producing a controlled silhouette ideal for ring centers and pendant designs. The cabochon cut was executed to emphasize the stone body color and surface luster rather than faceted brilliance, with careful centering of the dome to preserve optical continuity along the long axis. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with fine natural internal textures that contribute to the tactile depth of the piece without compromising visual uniformity, and the intense color intensity indicates a saturated mid to deep olive green that remains even under varying angles of observation. The polish is excellent, providing a glasslike reflection across the convex crown which enhances the perception of depth and presents the stone as a single, cohesive color plane, and no enhancements have been applied to the material, preserving its natural state as sourced by The Natural Gemstone Company.

From a lapidary perspective the marquise cabochon requires precise preforming to maintain even thickness and to avoid windowing along the long axis, and the cutter has maintained a balanced girdle radius that supports secure bezel seating while allowing the dome to sit proud enough for silhouette definition. The 4.81 mm maximum height was controlled to maximize the internal play of light within the opaque body, producing subtle tonal shifts rather than classical translucency, and the slightly included clarity grade is typical for natural Burmese jade, where fine intergrown mineral structures create soft textural patterns. These inclusions are stable under normal wear and present no concern for durability, and the absence of dyeing or impregnation ensures predictable behavior to temperature and maintenance, information that is particularly relevant to designers and craftsmen who will set the piece in metal without needing to account for treatment related changes.

When set in jewelry this intense olive green marquise cabochon offers broad compatibility with a spectrum of skin tones, with distinct aesthetic interactions relevant to metal choice and setting style. On warmer skin tones with golden or yellow undertones the jade will harmonize and appear to warm slightly, the intense olive yielding a soft glow that integrates with yellow gold and rose gold, where the adjacent metal accentuates the green by enhancing perceived warmth and depth. On cooler skin tones with pink or bluish undertones the green will present as a clearer, fresher hue, and white gold or platinum settings will emphasize the stone color purity, creating a crisp contrast that reads as modern and refined. On medium and olive complexions the stone tends to blend in a balanced manner, offering continuity of color and delivering a sophisticated low contrast look that suits minimalist and architectural settings.

For darker skin tones the intense olive green provides a striking visual presence, the saturated color offering luminous contrast that reads boldly against deeper backgrounds, and polished convex surfaces will catch highlights that enhance three dimensionality from distance. Because the stone is opaque and cut as a cabochon, it communicates mass and form effectively in both solitaire and multi stone arrangements, and the marquise silhouette can be oriented vertically for finger elongation or horizontally for cuff and brooch compositions. The Natural Gemstone Company recommends considering bezel settings with a narrow polished rim to protect the girdle while allowing the dome to articulate light, and pairing with either warm or cool precious metals depending on desired contrast, a choice that will determine whether the jade reads as an integrated tonal element or as a focal contrast piece.