The JADE thread!
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I think that they are different structurally, however the element that makes jade green, chromium, is the same one that makes jadeite green. I am curious also about that bangle, I wonder what is causing it. I have seen just reflected purple from UV on jade, and fluorescing blue-green on dyed jade and also natural diamonds.
Todays bangle, slightly translucent white with some scattered red mist. I haven't named any bangles, I might start trying to. Red Mist sounds a little violent, maybe Winter Sunset?
I think they do fluoresce a light pink if I remember, strong bright red fluorescence would indicate a synthetic stone.
I like Red mist, Dingo!
Although in Germany "Mist" means "manure"...
Although in Germany "Mist" means "manure"...
So lovely, that nephrite is so silky looking, and the blue jadeite button is gorgeous.
Thank you, Dingo! Imagine a bangle from that blue jade.... 
Thank you, Dingo! Imagine a bangle from that blue jade....
I have never seen such a true blue in a large enough piece! It would be stunning
And expensive as well! "Normal" people wouldn´t think that a blue bangle can be jade....
Udalrike - were you able to remove your wonderful snake bangle? I thought I read sometime back where it was difficult to get off your wrist, but I know I've skipped several posts so I didn't know if there was an update. Also, how comfortable is it?
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Thank you for asking, Nephrite Goddess! I can´t remove it anymore. It is VERY comfortable but I have to be very careful too.
You are correct, NG-- and just what I was thinking! We shouldn't focus on the "hetian" part, as this is only meant to be the geographical origin of this jade. It's supposed to be nephrite, and it should act like nephrite-- inert under both longwave and shortwave UV light. Should be able to see the typical "felted" type fibers under magnification, in good light. Also, most lookalikes will have a notably lower specific gravity than nephrite, which although not as dense as jadeite, is quite dense.Good morning Camelotshadowjade! I am sorry this is happening! I hope I can offer some insight, but this is only from my knowledge and not rule of law
Nephrite is inert under UV light, and shouldn't glow at all. It's notoriously difficult to dye, bleach, or impregnate due to its structure of tightly interlocking stone fibers (which is also the reason its tougher than jadeite). So as a result, nephrite is usually substituted rather than treated. My guess is that your piece might not be nephrite, but a treated agate, onyx, or a type of quartz. Stone treatment and substitution has been perfected over the years and can look pretty close to the real thing whether it has a certificate or not.
I know this is easier said than done, but try not to feel bad. This is all a part of the crazy maze of buying nephrite/jadeite. I'd say get in touch with the seller as soon as possible and return for a refund - but I wouldn't fuss with him/her about them knowing whether or not it's real. Speaking generally, most people selling stone jewelry these days are 3rd party sellers who have very little intimate knowledge of the pieces they're selling. Just try to find reputable sellers you can trust - that will remove some of the hair-pulling of this experience.
Trust me - I feel your pain. It's hard when you spend hard-earned money (and emotional investment) for an item and it isn't what it should be - but it does get better