My Burma Myanmar gemstones :)

by Burmesedaze » Dec 4, 2018

We think they are not sure if it's really jadeite or other minerals. But it's unique alright! Not seen this yellow before.

I am amazed i managed to wake up early for work today.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 4, 2018

I am equally at the access the traders have to the outside world and realtime buyers now because of technology too. It has changed the manner and tradition of trade alright.

Possibly jacked up prices too!

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 8, 2018

My jewellers had me buy these rutiles in topaz in Mandalay

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

Sapphire mine auntie opened a small new shop at Gem Museum today. Basket of flowers from me and we had fun with gems on it.

Sapphires are from their mines and cut by their cutters.

They have also collected old stones and old goldsmith work over the years. The quality shows.

They have cute owls too. Pretty modern and better workmanship with moulds.

I purchased a lavender jadeite necklace. Beads are big at 12-13mm.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

More pix

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

I think the owls make awesome souvenirs. They invested in the mould so the workmanship is VERY GOOD. Small shop space, just 3 display cases

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

My new megamama lavender beads. So hard to photo lavender!

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

Daylight photos still show closest to true colour.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 16, 2018

That's a very light lavender Mogok sapphire. Got it my first year here 3 something carats but faces up much bigger.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 20, 2018

Quick scuttle to my jewellers and came away with this small strand of blue green jadeite beads. Pretty unusual colour with good water. Some cracks to be expected.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 20, 2018

Under white LED. Shows the water and lovely colour veins better.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

Stuff from the livestream. I have done the torch test on them to check for cracks or nasty surprises. Happy to report this first batch despatched is fine.

I am VERY HAPPY with the red jade. Will send it in to test if it's A.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

Moxisha scenery carving. Ignore the black fibres.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

Muna jade ruyi with the signature snowflakes.

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

Other bits and bobs

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

Few more

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 21, 2018

1 more

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 22, 2018

Indoors in the day by the window.



I can just stare at the landscapes forever!

 

by Burmesedaze » Dec 27, 2018

Had 2 of the pendants threaded with brown knotted cords today. As gifts.

 

by Burmesedaze » Jan 27, 2019

I found these 2 strands of darker blue jadeite beads at my jeweller's today. It's probably the same mine as the blue hulu and flowers from livestream.

Getting a strand for a bracelet.

 

by Burmesedaze » Jan 27, 2019

This material is scarce compared to other colours, not sure if the mine is still producing or just old rough being sold and cut right now

 

by Burmesedaze » Jan 29, 2019

Photos of the mould for my green cab. The cab looks similar to my pair from livestream.

 

by Burmesedaze » Feb 2, 2019

Back to learning from viewing in person. Hpakant jadeite and Mogok gemstones.