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#15,678
IWHLVR said:
Question, the guy I've bought from (only-jade) has bought a couple bangles for me from another seller. They appear to have good certificates (good lab and they pull up online) and they "check out" via specific density, 10x loupe and use of the black light. One of my bangles is "icy" with just a tiny touch of green threading in it. It has some tiny light brown "seeds" in it and "cotton" but otherwise is clean. A friend who knows jade looked at it and said she thought it was treated based solely on "feel". When I asked him he said he was certain it was grade A but if I want to send it on to GIA for certification I should, and if it comes back that it's been treated he will refund the cost of the bangle and the test 100%. Should I send it in? Is there any way to know that it's polymer treated other than testing at a lab? I think it is fine but I am considering another expensive bangle from this same seller and don't want to compound a mistake if I've made one (yes, last night's mis-adventure has me a bit nervous!)
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Do you have a pic in the sun?
 
#15,680
2boys_jademommy said:
Wow another one! Hope she looks as amazing as she does in these pics:) [emoji3]
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udalrike said:
C Rose, you have a wonderful bangle coming....:heart:
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Purse Nut said:
CR this new one is so cool. I haven’t seen this kind of carving texture before. Can’t wait to see mod shots.
The one your wearing today is an awesome piece too.
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Thank you so much Jadies for all your kind words [emoji5] I will share mod as soon as I get her, fingers crossed that she is as nice as my other one from them [emoji16]
 
#15,686
2boys_jademommy said:
You have a truly beautiful and varied collection. Dan Thanh! So envious [emoji6][emoji4]
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Thank you :heart:. I feel the same when seeing collections of all jade sisters here too.

Cyanide Rose said:
I purchased another bangle from the same seller as my everyday hetian bangle. I can’t wait to get her. I’m super stoked about her, I hope she is as pretty in person. View attachment 3993827
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It's so unique and beautiful CR. after years collecting jadeite I start falling in love with nephrite. Can't really explain why but the more I look the more I find it glows beautifully in silent.

IWHLVR said:
Question, the guy I've bought from (only-jade) has bought a couple bangles for me from another seller. They appear to have good certificates (good lab and they pull up online) and they "check out" via specific density, 10x loupe and use of the black light. One of my bangles is "icy" with just a tiny touch of green threading in it. It has some tiny light brown "seeds" in it and "cotton" but otherwise is clean. A friend who knows jade looked at it and said she thought it was treated based solely on "feel". When I asked him he said he was certain it was grade A but if I want to send it on to GIA for certification I should, and if it comes back that it's been treated he will refund the cost of the bangle and the test 100%. Should I send it in? Is there any way to know that it's polymer treated other than testing at a lab? I think it is fine but I am considering another expensive bangle from this same seller and don't want to compound a mistake if I've made one (yes, last night's mis-adventure has me a bit nervous!)
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If I was you, and if the bangle wasn't that much money ($100-$200) also if I feel strongly that the seller can be trusted, I wouldn't be botherred to send it to GIA. However, for the new expensive bangle from this seller, I strongly suggest to get GIA certificate. Of course I'm not you, so it's just my opinion:P

dingobeast said:
The Spring Fairy with a lilac agate bangle, on a background of dingo butt and porch,
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Feeling like the sun is shinning through the forest after long winter, bringing all the green leaves back to life. Love it:heart:
 
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Dear sisters, I'm in my collecting crisis time right now and don't really know what to do. I have a strong urge of rehoming most of my collection, but the other part of me say "no". I found my taste has changed significantly, and I feel less attached to what I used to love. Sigh! Has anyone experience this? Im thinking that I need to have a fewer items but they are "me". Don't know how to explain, like Uli, I always love how your collection is so "Uli", I can tell it must be "Uli" just by looking at photos, and same as lot of jade sisters here too.
 
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#15,688
Dan-Thanh said:
Dear sisters, I'm in my collecting crisis time right now and don't really know what to do. I have a strong urge of rehoming most of my collection, but the other part of me say "no". I found my taste has changed significantly, and I feel less attached to what I used to love. Sigh! Has anyone experience this? I don't know what to do. I have a thought that I need to have a fewer items but they are "me". Don't know how to explain, like Uli, I always love how your collection is so "Uli", I can tell it must be "Uli" just by looking at photos, and same as lot of jade sisters here too.
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Totally understand. As you learn more, your tastes change.
 
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#15,689
Dan-Thanh said:
Thank you :heart:. I feel the same when seeing collections of all jade sisters here too.



It's so unique and beautiful CR. after years collecting jadeite I start falling in love with nephrite. Can't really explain why but the more I look the more I find it glows beautifully in silent.



If I was you, and if the bangle wasn't that much money ($100-$200) also if I feel strongly that the seller can be trusted, I wouldn't be botherred to send it to GIA. However, for the new expensive bangle from this seller, I strongly suggest to get GIA certificate. Of course I'm not you, so it's just my opinion:P



Feeling like the sun is shinning through the forest after long winter, bringing all the green leaves back to life. Love it:heart:
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Thank you, Dan Thanh!
 
#15,690
Dan-Thanh said:
Thank you :heart:. I feel the same when seeing collections of all jade sisters here too.



It's so unique and beautiful CR. after years collecting jadeite I start falling in love with nephrite. Can't really explain why but the more I look the more I find it glows beautifully in silent.



If I was you, and if the bangle wasn't that much money ($100-$200) also if I feel strongly that the seller can be trusted, I wouldn't be botherred to send it to GIA. However, for the new expensive bangle from this seller, I strongly suggest to get GIA certificate. Of course I'm not you, so it's just my opinion:P



Feeling like the sun is shinning through the forest after long winter, bringing all the green leaves back to life. Love it:heart:
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Thank you so much Dan-Thanh, I think that is a such great way to describe nephrite [emoji5]
 
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