Green jade bracelet from Burma AB (baroque pearls)

BRA-JADVB-03
Origin: Burma
Grade: AB

Elastic bracelet made of baroque green jade stones from Burma.
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet.

Burmese jade is actually jadeite. In 1863, Alexis Damour, a French mineralogist (1808-1902) separated jadeite and nephrite in the composition of jade. Jadeite comes from the pyroxene family, minerals of the inosilicate group. They are common components of igneous and metamorphic rocks. This pyroxene results from the metamorphism of sodium-rich serpentines.

In France, jadeite and nephrite were called jade without distinction before the 19th century. In China, jadeite appeared in the middle of the 18th century. It came from Burma. It turns out that all the ancient jades used in China before this period were nephrite.

Jadeite owes its beautiful hues to the presence of impurities or metal ions. Without them, jadeite would be colorless or white, with a milky appearance. Specimens of an intense green have this color thanks to the iron they contain. The purple varieties contain manganese. Burmese jadeite jade or imperial jade is colored by chromium.

There is also a black jade called “magnetite jade”. In fact, it is mainly a commercial name for a black jade with magnetite inclusions. We also find the term “chloromelanite” associated with jade. However, it corresponds to a dark green pyroxene, with black veins.

A third mineral is found in jade: kosmochlor. It has a constitution similar to jadeite. In fact, it is a sodium and chromium silicate from a meteorite that fell in Toluca, Mexico. Its name comes from the German “kosmische” meaning “cosmic” and the Greek “khlôros” meaning “green”.

In 1963, Swiss gemologist Eduard Gübelin discovered maw sit sit in the Mandalay region of northern Burma. It is a metamorphic aggregate composed of chromite, kosmochlor, jadeite, etc. All these components form a mosaic of blacks and greens constituting maw sit sit. It is also very often confused with nephrite jade. Indeed, nephrite jade is very common in these regions of Burma.

Maw sit sit jade is a jade found in the same mining locations as imperial jade.

Throughout Asia, jade remains a stone symbolizing luck, health, and prosperity. It is offered on special occasions, such as births, weddings, birthdays, and graduations.

The most important jadeite mining area in the world is located in northern Burma. It is important to note that this deposit is the one that produces most of the high-quality jadeite offered on the international market.

Then in 1973, the jade deposit, where pre-Columbian civilizations found their jade, was rediscovered. This alluvial deposit yields a magnificent, translucent jade, with a color ranging from blue to green.

In jewelry, the most sought-after jadeite is the emerald green jadeite from Burma. In addition, purple or blue jadeites are also very popular. It can be cut into cabochons, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Bracelets in the shape of a rigid ring, called “bangle” are very popular with Chinese customers.

The main deposits of Burmese jade are in Burma!

Burmese jade develops honesty towards oneself and others. It teaches not to cheat, not to lie and not to change the truth. It promotes relationships of quality, exchange and sincerity. It is even recommended during commercial or other negotiations, because it brings integrity.

It encourages tolerance and stops hasty judgments about the behaviors or ideas of people around you. It prevents drawing conclusions too early and gives patience. Burmese jade helps to accept and appreciate differences in those around you. It facilitates openness, compassion and empathy.

Burmese jade, like many other green stones, is considered a lucky charm. It is said to bring luck, success and abundance. It is a mineral of peace and harmony. It helps to control nervousness and manage negative emotions. It allows them to be eliminated to make room for positive feelings.

In addition, Burmese jade helps to overcome guilt. It encourages introspection and leads to self-acceptance. It provides well-being and serenity. It is excellent for meditation.