Maw Sit Sit was first identified by Swiss Gemologist Eduard Gubelin in 1963 in a town by the same name in Burma. This material is found where Imperial Jadeite is mined. Maw Sit Sit is not considered jade, but is composed of Chrome Jadeite, Ureyite, and Natrolite among other components. It is far more rare than jade, and is becoming a highly sought after gem for collectors, connoisseurs, and goldsmiths utilizing this beautiful material in high-end jewelry.

This material is opaque to translucent with flowing veins of green and black. The matrix is dark green to black in color. Veins that are emerald green to intense neon green considered to be the finest quality and most collectable. Material containing white coloring caused by Albite is to be considered low quality, and not suitable for higher end jewelry. We only choose high quality material containing little or no Albite white coloring. It is a difficult gemstone to cut and polish. Only high quality rough and a skilled lapidary can produce this rare AAA material. The polish, color, and cut of our Maw Sit Sit is the finest available at market anywhere! Good luck with your bidding!