The JADE thread!

[2boys_jademommy]

Yeppers! just recently I ordered a 57mm and when it arrived it was 51.7mm! now this was a seller I had a bad experience with previously but stupid me, did it again. I should have gone for full refund, but accepted half the money back and could kick myself. This was just one situation, but I've done it a few times over the years. the joys of online purchases. sigh.

Wow the measurement was way off and I do think the seller should have accepted a return with full refund. Maybe you can sell it... post a pic of you don’t mind
Also sorry to hear your carve bangle is giving you bad sleeps at night. It’s so interesting that jade can have an aura to it. I’ve still yet to experience it myself - both positive or negative energy.

 

[Junkenpo]

I wonder if I could return my carved Gojade bangle? I swear, every night that I've worn it I've had horrible nightmares! I gave it a break for a while, but I tried again wearing her to bed and the nightmares returned. I'm sure Gojade would get a kick hearing my reason for returning. Lol! I tried giving her salt baths and nothing worked. Oh well, in the dark closet she goes. lol

57 vs 51.7 is a huge difference in fit! I can't even imagine trying to fit something 5mm too small.

My smaller black carved was like that... gave off this feeling of anger and/or intense feeling. Salt bath & going to the beach didn't change it... it didn't feel different until I paired with another bangle, and it was a strange feeling, like the 2nd bangle was acting as a focus/filter. It clarified and after that the bangle felt more like strength and determination. I don't wear them stacked anymore, but now Opeapea feels very comfy to wear.

 

[teagansmum]

Wow the measurement was way off and I do think the seller should have accepted a return with full refund. Maybe you can sell it... post a pic of you don’t mind
Also sorry to hear your carve bangle is giving you bad sleeps at night. It’s so interesting that jade can have an aura to it. I’ve still yet to experience it myself - both positive or negative energy.

Funny enough I sold it yesterday to a lady who wanted it for her little girl. it found a good home. It was so pretty! I wish it had fit.

 

[teagansmum]

57 vs 51.7 is a huge difference in fit! I can't even imagine trying to fit something 5mm too small.

My smaller black carved was like that... gave off this feeling of anger and/or intense feeling. Salt bath & going to the beach didn't change it... it didn't feel different until I paired with another bangle, and it was a strange feeling, like the 2nd bangle was acting as a focus/filter. It clarified and after that the bangle felt more like strength and determination. I don't wear them stacked anymore, but now Opeapea feels very comfy to wear.

I remember your old post about that angry feeling! I do believe jade can give off good and bad vibes. I don't coordinate my bangles by what I wear, or how it matches other jade. I go by my mood for the day and which bangles go with it. The only jade I never take off is mylasia, my jadeite bangle as she's always felt at home on my right wrist.

 

[berniechocolate]

Hi All!

I wondered if any of you wore your jade bangles all the time? If so, is it for practical reasons (it's just too hard to take on/off) or for other reasons? I thought I saw/heard/read somewhere that it was bad luck to take off your bangle...

So far I have not taken my bangle off since I've gotten it! I am a very "lazy" jewelry wearer, and really prefer things that I can just leave on and not fuss around with.

I'd love to hear about how you all wear your jade!

I switch bangles . But I need one bangle on at all times lol . So I wear one all the time .

I read that bangles always look better with more wears as our body heats and oil might help the jade achieve a more translucent look over a long period of wearing . I ask my gemologist this . However he says that there’s no scientific basis to it .

But I have heard many of my friends attest that their jade do look better and better with long wearing. No harm trying !

 

[berniechocolate]

Dropping by to say hi! I've been lurking, but haven't had time to post. Loving all the pictures and discussion. I've had a bad jade buying experience, and am feeling pretty crummy about it.

Please allow me to vent- or please skip over. I don't have anyone else to tell my jade woes to. I purchased a bangle that is extremely unique or not traditional looking- and ordered a cert because I wanted assurance it was just a weird jadeite. The item arrived without the cert, the seller offered to remediate by mailing it with a highly highly discounted other item. Like an idiot, I took the offer- and the new item and cert arrived. The cert looks like a laminated print out with zero sci data to indicate its jade. And the discounted item is aventurine at best, plastic or glass at worst. Because I know beyond a doubt that the second item is fake and because I question the cert, I requested a refund. But because it has been almost 90 days since 1st order, 45 days since receipt of item without cert, and just now got the actual cert- I just don't know if a refund request will be honored.

I'm so mad at myself that I didn't trust my gut and return it when I first got it. And now I have two, not one, items I don't want and that are of questionable quality.

Waiting to see how it pans out before I say anything on reputable buyers thread. But, if all goes well I'll get a refund. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth and I feel like a moron. But the last thing I want to do is call out the seller- I always want to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Has anyone else made bad mistakes like this or am I really such a newb?

Hi where did u get it from ? Mind sharing pictures ?

 

[FraBa]

I wonder if I could return my carved Gojade bangle? I swear, every night that I've worn it I've had horrible nightmares! I gave it a break for a while, but I tried again wearing her to bed and the nightmares returned. I'm sure Gojade would get a kick hearing my reason for returning. Lol! I tried giving her salt baths and nothing worked. Oh well, in the dark closet she goes. lol

That sounds just awful!!! Did you tried meditating with it? Maybe programming positive thoughts with it it helps

 

[FraBa]

Dropping by to say hi! I've been lurking, but haven't had time to post. Loving all the pictures and discussion. I've had a bad jade buying experience, and am feeling pretty crummy about it.

Please allow me to vent- or please skip over. I don't have anyone else to tell my jade woes to. I purchased a bangle that is extremely unique or not traditional looking- and ordered a cert because I wanted assurance it was just a weird jadeite. The item arrived without the cert, the seller offered to remediate by mailing it with a highly highly discounted other item. Like an idiot, I took the offer- and the new item and cert arrived. The cert looks like a laminated print out with zero sci data to indicate its jade. And the discounted item is aventurine at best, plastic or glass at worst. Because I know beyond a doubt that the second item is fake and because I question the cert, I requested a refund. But because it has been almost 90 days since 1st order, 45 days since receipt of item without cert, and just now got the actual cert- I just don't know if a refund request will be honored.

I'm so mad at myself that I didn't trust my gut and return it when I first got it. And now I have two, not one, items I don't want and that are of questionable quality.

Waiting to see how it pans out before I say anything on reputable buyers thread. But, if all goes well I'll get a refund. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth and I feel like a moron. But the last thing I want to do is call out the seller- I always want to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Has anyone else made bad mistakes like this or am I really such a newb?

Don't feel sad! Been there done that I think its super difficult buying online if you don't know the sellers reputability 100%.. For this reason I now just buy from UltimateJadeite and JadebyNikolai because I know I can trust them and they have a reputation to loose and therefore do excellent customer service. I'm tempted seeing stuff on eBay but most times I prefer to save the money and buy a piece I truly cherish from my favorite sellers...avoids me the anguish waiting for the item and dealing with the seller if its not what I expected

 

[FraBa]

I LOVE your Spring Fairy, dingobeast! Can you tell me more about it?

FraBa, it sounds like your bangle really did protect you! I hope all is now well with you!

2boys_jademommy I love the look of a bangle on each wrist also! Like FraBa mentioned, after 4 years, your bangle must feel like a part of your arm now!

I just moved my bangle to my right wrist today, and am going to see how I feel about that. I wear a gold bangle permanently on my left wrist (and there's another on the way!) that kept clinking together with the jade. I've never worn anything on my right wrist, so right now it's pretty annoying!

Thanks for the good wishes Raindrops! I had a severe brain concussion and still dealing with a lot of pain. Does any of you noticed changes in the Jade when on medication? I have been taking heavy pain killers for the last 3 Month and somehow my bangle lost its glow- could that be related???? I'm rubbing some baby oil around it at least once a week but somehow it looks different...
By the way I'm still looking for a name for my bangle..first thought about "Mar del caribe" because I went to Cuba with it and the bluish green part looks just like the caribbean sea but somehow the name is not representing all the colours in it...

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Thanks for the good wishes Raindrops! I had a severe brain concussion and still dealing with a lot of pain. Does any of you noticed changes in the Jade when on medication? I have been taking heavy pain killers for the last 3 Month and somehow my bangle lost its glow- could that be related???? I'm rubbing some baby oil around it at least once a week but somehow it looks different...
By the way I'm still looking for a name for my bangle..first thought about "Mar del caribe" because I went to Cuba with it and the bluish green part looks just like the caribbean sea but somehow the name is not representing all the colours in it...
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FraBa I’m sorry about your concussion and hope you have a speedy recovery. I have heard of jade being a reflection of one’s mood and health and so if you are going though a time where your health is not as good the look of the jade may reflect this. Honestly I’ve never witnessed it but there are enough stories out there that it may be true...similar to the notion of the constant wearing of jade can make it more translucent and even change colour.
Regardless of whether there is any correlation I hope the lustre of your bangle is restored and more importantly that your health is restored.
Take good care. [emoji4]

 

[FraBa]

FraBa I’m sorry about your concussion and hope you have a speedy recovery. I have heard of jade being a reflection of one’s mood and health and so if you are going though a time where your health is not as good the look of the jade may reflect this. Honestly I’ve never witnessed it but there are enough stories out there that it may be true...similar to the notion of the constant wearing of jade can make it more translucent and even change colour.
Regardless of whether there is any correlation I hope the lustre of your bangle is restored and more importantly that your health is restored.
Take good care. [emoji4]

Thank you 2boys_jademommy for your kind words [emoji4] I never thought it take such a long time to heal from a concussion but my doctor is now talking that it could take up to a year [emoji33] I just graduated university and the stress of job interviews is not doing any favour to the healing process [emoji17] but I’m trying to see it positively maybe the accident helps me to really take on a job I truly [emoji177]. Regarding the change of my bangle probably the stories are true. I’m by no means a biologist but I simply suppose my body chemistry must be way of normal taking all this different and heavy doses of medicine. I’m normally quite sensible to food and medication so maybe it is really related [emoji848]

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Thank you 2boys_jademommy for your kind words [emoji4] I never thought it take such a long time to heal from a concussion but my doctor is now talking that it could take up to a year [emoji33] I just graduated university and the stress of job interviews is not doing any favour to the healing process [emoji17] but I’m trying to see it positively maybe the accident helps me to really take on a job I truly [emoji177]. Regarding the change of my bangle probably the stories are true. I’m by no means a biologist but I simply suppose my body chemistry must be way of normal taking all this different and heavy doses of medicine. I’m normally quite sensible to food and medication so maybe it is really related [emoji848]

I remember the days after graduation and looking for that first “real” job. Take your time and focus on your health first. Hope your jade brings you strength and good luck FraBa. [emoji4]

 

[IWHLVR]

Dropping by to say hi! I've been lurking, but haven't had time to post. Loving all the pictures and discussion. I've had a bad jade buying experience, and am feeling pretty crummy about it.

Please allow me to vent- or please skip over. I don't have anyone else to tell my jade woes to. I purchased a bangle that is extremely unique or not traditional looking- and ordered a cert because I wanted assurance it was just a weird jadeite. The item arrived without the cert, the seller offered to remediate by mailing it with a highly highly discounted other item. Like an idiot, I took the offer- and the new item and cert arrived. The cert looks like a laminated print out with zero sci data to indicate its jade. And the discounted item is aventurine at best, plastic or glass at worst. Because I know beyond a doubt that the second item is fake and because I question the cert, I requested a refund. But because it has been almost 90 days since 1st order, 45 days since receipt of item without cert, and just now got the actual cert- I just don't know if a refund request will be honored.

I'm so mad at myself that I didn't trust my gut and return it when I first got it. And now I have two, not one, items I don't want and that are of questionable quality.

Waiting to see how it pans out before I say anything on reputable buyers thread. But, if all goes well I'll get a refund. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth and I feel like a moron. But the last thing I want to do is call out the seller- I always want to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Has anyone else made bad mistakes like this or am I really such a newb?

Oh Earthgatherer . . . so sorry to hear this. Yes, I am convinced we all make such mistakes. Did you pay through paypal? I think I remember they have a rather long window to file a claim . . . ?

 

[IWHLVR]

Hello all! Some updates . . .
The test results came back on my four bangles (one bought in China and three from OnlyJade on ebay). They all came back as type A jadeite, with no dyes or polimers so I am feeling much better. I think I messed up how I requested the results though . . . they had the option of mailed vs email and email was significantly cheaper so I picked that. However I just got an email telling me the results, no certificate attached? I've emailed them to confirm as I would like the certificate for my records.
I am currently considering having Allan custom make me a couple things. Should not have looked at his site. Big mistake . . . huge! Have any of you gotten his blue Guatemalan jade? My two eldest DD's are from Guatemala and I love the idea of it . . . but it is so hard to shop on the monitor!

 

[EarthGatherer]

Funny enough I sold it yesterday to a lady who wanted it for her little girl. it found a good home. It was so pretty! I wish it had fit.

It is beautiful; that's a shame it was so tiny. Great you found a home for it though!