Finishing Products

Jade

In Myanmar, Jades originally come from jadeite mines of Hpakan, Kachin State, Upper Burma (now known as Myanmar) located about 420 aerial km north of Mandalay, amidst some of the most inaccessible jungle on the planet.

Jade is roughly separated according to the manner in which it is mined. By far the vast majority is recovered from alluvial deposits of the Uru River, located Northern Myanmar, conglomerate. This occurs as rounded boulders with a thick skin and is termed river jade. In contrast, mountain jade appears as irregular chunks with a thin skin, and is recovered directly from in situ deposits. The green and lavender colors are independent of the deposit type, but red to orange jade is limited to those pieces of jade recovered from an iron-rich soil. The reddish color results from a natural staining of the porous jade's skin. In general, the value of jade is determined according to its colour and the intensity of that colour, the vivacity and texture, and its clarity and transparency.

Quartz

Quartz originally comes from the areas of Momeik (Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar) and Mogok (Northern Myanmar). Quartz is known for its excellent transparency, clarity and it is slowly finding its way to the wider precious gem family. Although it is not common enough to become a major commercial jewelry stone, there is enough material for gem collectors and adventurous jewelry lovers to bring this lovely and underappreciated gem into their collections.

Peridots

Peridot, which is a member of the olivine family, depends on body mass for color beauty. Because large stones have become so rare, the green for which this gem has for centuries been praised. Throughout time, peridot has been confused with many other gemstones, even emerald. Many "emeralds" of royal treasures have turned out to be peridots. And although peridot is distinctly a different shade of green, many jewelers refer to peridot as "evening emerald".

In Myanmar, Peridots originally come from the Northern Mogok valley. There are two principal mining sites, with the newer area producing stones of a yellowish-green shade, and the older are producing a hue green with minimal yellow shade. Its clarity, richness of color and remarkable size is always something special to gem lovers.

Amethyst

Amethyst originally comes from the Western Mogok Valley of Myanmar and area of Kachin State of Myanmar. Amethyst is mineral quartz that occurs in purple color. Amethyst displays a majestic hue of purple, moving from very light to very dark. Since purple is considered a royal color, amethyst the transparent purple quartz, enjoyed an historical importance as an insignia of power. Amethyst has been the most-prized quartz variety for centuries. Once available only to royalty, relatively plentiful supplies have made amethyst more widely available in modern times.

Spinel

Spinel originally comes from the Mogok valley of Myanmar and area of Kachin State (known as Nanyarseik or Namya) of Myanmar. In Burma (now known as Myanmar), where some of the most beautiful colours are mined, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species as early as 1587. Moreover, the fluorescence of Myanmar spinels is so strong that even a tiny gem glows distinctly in the dim light. The color is so teasing and mesmerizing that one cannot resist the temptation to feast their eyes upon it. Also Spinels are known for their fire, brilliance, and rich color, which make them a worthy match for any other gem. That why Myanmar Spinel will always mean something special to gem lovers… something hot, sweet, pure and extremely hard to get.