Natural Burmese Icy White Jadeite Jade Cabochon – 5.6 Carats
A beautiful natural white “Icy” Jadeite Jade cabochon from Burma (Myanmar), weighing approximately 5.6 carats and measuring 11.5 × 10.3 mm.
This is an elegant oval cabochon displaying a soft icy white to near-colorless appearance, with attractive translucency that allows light to penetrate into the stone and create a gentle internal glow.
The appeal of this type of jadeite is not simply its white color. Fine jadeite has a characteristic granular/fibrous structure that interacts with light, producing the soft, diffused appearance often described in the trade as “icy” jade. GIA describes “ice jade” as a translucent variety of jadeite, with nearly colorless material being particularly associated with this appearance.
 
Gemstone Details
• Gemstone: Natural Jadeite Jade
• Variety: Icy White Jadeite
• Color: White / Near-Colorless
• Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
• Weight: 5.6 Carats
• Shape: Oval
• Cut: Cabochon
• Size: 11.5 x 10.3 x 6 mm
• Transparency: Translucent to semi-translucent
• Luster: Vitreous to soft polished luster
• Treatment: Unheated / No treatment
• Type: Type A Jadeite
• Surface: Smooth, highly polished cabochon
• Natural Material: No synthetic or imitation material
 
What makes this jadeite interesting
The stone has the characteristic soft, misty appearance associated with icy jadeite. Rather than having a strong body color, the material is predominantly white to near-colorless, allowing light to enter the stone and scatter through its internal structure.
This produces a subtle glow rather than the sharp transparency seen in many other gemstones. The combination of light color, translucency and polished surface gives the cabochon a very clean and sophisticated appearance.
The oval cabochon shape is also well suited to jadeite because the smooth domed surface allows light to interact with the material from different directions. It can be worn as a ring, pendant or incorporated into a custom jewelry design.
 
Natural Jadeite – Type A
Type A refers to jadeite that has not been chemically bleached, polymer impregnated or dyed. GIA explains that Type A jade is natural jadeite or jadeite polished with wax only, while B jade involves bleaching and polymer impregnation and C jade involves dyeing.
For this reason, the Type A designation is about treatment status, not simply color or quality.
Our description of this stone as Type A is based on our examination; buyers who require formal confirmation may request an independent laboratory report.
 
Burmese Origin
Burma (Myanmar) is historically one of the most important sources of gem-quality jadeite. Burmese jadeite can occur in a wide range of colors, including green, white, lavender, orange and yellow.
This particular stone represents the white/near-colorless side of Burmese jadeite, with its appeal coming primarily from its icy appearance and translucency rather than strong coloration.
 
Jewelry & Collector Use
A versatile gemstone suitable for:
• Fine jewelry
• Custom rings
• Pendants
• Earrings
• Collectors of natural Burmese jadeite
• Jadeite enthusiasts
• Custom cabochon jewelry
The photographs show the stone under normal lighting; as with translucent gemstones, its appearance can change noticeably depending on the lighting environment and background.
 
A beautiful example of natural Burmese icy white jadeite in a compact 5.6 ct oval cabochon.
 
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