Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade Bangle Moss In Snow Carved Type A Untreated Vintage

A substantial natural jadeite jade bangle displaying the revered “moss in snow” colour pattern — translucent icy white jade with natural deep green inclusions distributed organically throughout the stone. This is one of the most prized natural colour patterns in jadeite collecting, valued in Chinese and Southeast Asian cultures for centuries and increasingly rare in untreated form.

About Moss-in-Snow Jadeite

The “moss in snow” pattern refers to jadeite displaying a translucent or semi-translucent white base — known in the trade as “ice ground” — with areas of deep green chloromelanite or intense green mineral patterning distributed through the stone. Unlike dyed or polymer-impregnated jade (Type B or C), natural moss-in-snow patterning is the result of genuine mineralogical variation within the jadeite itself. Type A (untreated) stones of this type command significant premiums over solid-colour or treated jadeite.

Specifications

• Stone: Natural jadeite jade — tested, believed untreated (Type A)
• Colour pattern: Moss in snow — translucent icy white ground with deep natural green
• Form: Full bangle, carved from a single piece of jade
• Carving: Heavy carved surface relief detail
• Inner diameter: Approximately 60mm
• Width: Approximately 30mm
• Thickness: Approximately 10mm
• Weight: Approximately 87 grams
• Origin: Myanmar (Burma) — the world’s pre-eminent source of gem-quality jadeite
• Translucency: Pleasing translucency visible when backlit — a hallmark of quality jadeite

Condition

Very good. Light signs of wear consistent with age. The natural colour variations, mineral inclusions, and organic patterning are intrinsic to the stone’s character and confirm natural formation. Presented in a decorative display box.

Certification

No independent gemological certificate is included. Buyers seeking formal certification are encouraged to submit the piece to a recognised gemological laboratory (GIA, GIT, or equivalent) upon receipt. The stone has been tested and shows no signs of enhancement consistent with Type B or C treatment.

Collector Notes

Natural moss-in-snow jadeite bangles of this weight and profile are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market as Myanmar’s supply of untreated gem-quality jadeite tightens. This is a wearable collector’s piece with strong long-term appeal for jade collectors, Chinese antique enthusiasts, and serious gemstone buyers alike.

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