Untreated Burmese Jade 11.47 Type A (LOJB1147)

11.47 Carat
Seafoam Green/Blue
Medium 50
Translucent-Opaque

GRADING REPORT LOJB1147

- Identification: Natural Unheated & Untreated Jadeite Jade Type A
- Carat: 11.47
- Shape: Rectangular One-side Cabochon, flat bottom
- Measures: 17.49x9.04x6.26 (millimeter)
- Color Grade: Good
- Tone: Medium 50
- Color Zoning / Texture: Smooth silky, faint zoned, finely marbled
- Clarity: Translucent-Opaque
- Cutting Grade: Very Good
  - Finish: Very Good 
  - Depth: 59%
- Origin: Burma (Myanmar)

Treatment: None

Certificate No: AIGS GB17011684

Overall Grade: Good

Comment: Almost massive Burma jade in unique color. 'Type A' distinguishes the untreated and not surface sealed version of natural jadeite jade. Some color zoning in one tip makes it more affordable. While the deep green version of this gem can value into the multi-$10k area, these less famous colors are not to be despised but a question of taste. Delivers all spiritual magic of Burma jade without costing a fortune. Probably a pendant gem unless you have a ringsize over ten. The hue may appear greenish or light blue depending on where you stand. The flat bottom leaves full surface visible in a setting and  guarantees full exposure. This again suggests a pendant rather than a ring where the gem would be easily scratched easily although jade is one of the toughest materials on earth (not hardest but toughest). Even it a ring without any protection it will not suffer much and can be repolished any time, which is why jade has been used for cups and ceremonial items ever since humans walked on two feet.