Jade (Pre-embargo)

Item Description

A goreous richly colored green Jade from Myanmar, where the finest examples of the material are mined. For all the people that associate Myanmar (Burma) with Rubies, they are truly dwarfed by the value that Jade brings in a yearly basis. According to an article on Mizzima, "In 2021, jade worth about US $1 billion was exported to China and then this export value increased to about US $4 billion in 2022. " The finest quality Jade (Imperial Jade) can sell for a higher price per carat than any Diamond, Ruby or Sapphire. This "Oval Cabochon" cut stone has a fantastic emerald green color (slightly more intense than the photos show), and is translucent for all intents and purposes. Now the stone has been treated - most likely it has been resin filled - to enhance the color, but this is a perfectly accepted practice in the Jade world as long as the buyer knows that the stone has been treated. It is a very attractive stone and truly glows when backlit. PLEASE NOTE: This stone has purchahsed prior to the embargo implemented by the United States government on September 30, 2008.