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Jadeite has long been the most prized gem in the Far East, particularly China. The primary source of top-grade material lies in the remote jungles of Burma (now Myanmar). The lead article in this issue, written by the first foreign gemologists allowed access to Myanmar’s jadeite mines in over 30 years, reports on current activity at these mines and the evaluation of rough and fashioned jadeite. These pieces, set with diamonds, illustrate the special quality of Myanmar jadeite. The carving is approximately 4.9 cm high, the butterfly is 8.5 cm wide from wing tip to wing tip; the earrings are 17 mm in diameter, and the oval cabochon is about 15 mm × 11 mm. Courtesy of Ho’s Jewelry, San Gabriel, California. Photo © Harold & Erica Van Pelt—Photographers, Los Angeles, California. |
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