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Well, the seller got back to me and is allowing a return for refund, thank goodness! I really don't want to disclose the shop, because they handled the situation so graciously and respectfully with me.

I think it's just a case of the seller having a mixed inventory and not having access to a lab that provides the type of information I would expect to see on a certificate (weight, SG, RI at a minimum).

I'm just relieved to be able to return it, because my valid concerns were never alleviated with resolution attempts. In the future I'll probably just stick with sellers with the lifetime guarantee of material.
 
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!

Yes, they do an embossed certificate for another $80 bucks or so. It is worth it if you want to resell, I did one of each for mine. The blue jade is gorgeous. I think maybe Uli has one?
 
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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!

Good to hear your pieces are all untreated.
What are you getting made by Allan? The blue jade he has is gorgeous!
 
So my FMIL got back after a long vacation and of course she notices my bangle. She disappears for a few minutes and gives me this white with mixed greens bangle! She said had a friend buy one for her over 30 years ago and she didn’t know what to do with it as it turned out to be to big for her and anyone else in the family (their family is full of petite women, me on the other hand, not so much :P ). She kept it all this time and she told me maybe it was waiting for me to come along since it’s just the right size lol I paired it with a moonstone statement ring today! The shape is peculiar though; it’s not quite a D shaped and not as fully rounded as a princess... what would that shape be called?

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So my FMIL got back after a long vacation and of course she notices my bangle. She disappears for a few minutes and gives me this white with mixed in bangle! She said had a friend buy one for her over 30 years ago and she didn’t know what to do with it as it turned out to be to big for her and anyone else in the family (their family is full of petite women, me on the other hand, not so much :P ). She kept it all this time and she told me maybe it was waiting for me to come along since it’s just the right size lol I paired it with a moonstone statement ring today! The shape is peculiar though; it’s not quite a D shaped and not as fully rounded as a princess... what would that shape be called?

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That is gorgeous! I don't know what that is called, but is it cut so it bulges out a little on the inside?
 
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]
Ah be well, FraBa. Take it easy on the healing and health; we only get one life. If it's any assurance, I feel like it's worth the wait to find an employer that cares back to their employees well being and needing that time; I recently had an interview while I was going through some stressful bs at my last job and the boss noticed and told me we could just go off-record from the interview to just lend me an ear just as another woman in STEM. Hopefully you're in a good position you're able to look for a career and not just a job. :smile: Be patient especially if you've just graduated (I know, I know it's easy to just say so); I've had many interviews that tried to low-ball me and take advantage perhaps because I look on the young side and it's difficult to hold your stand to be seen and paid your worth.
 
That sounds just awful!!! Did you tried meditating with it? Maybe programming positive thoughts with it it helps ;)

Haven't tried that yet. I know in the summer my jade takes on a new life with summer sun. I'll try my carved bangle again when it's gets warmer, and I'm not as stressed with what's going on in my life right now.
I do beleive when you're not well, your bangles can become dull and not as shiny. I've noticed when I'm feeling great, my bangles glow! I've heard that before from other jade wearers.
 
So my FMIL got back after a long vacation and of course she notices my bangle. She disappears for a few minutes and gives me this white with mixed greens bangle! She said had a friend buy one for her over 30 years ago and she didn’t know what to do with it as it turned out to be to big for her and anyone else in the family (their family is full of petite women, me on the other hand, not so much :P ). She kept it all this time and she told me maybe it was waiting for me to come along since it’s just the right size lol I paired it with a moonstone statement ring today! The shape is peculiar though; it’s not quite a D shaped and not as fully rounded as a princess... what would that shape be called?

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Oh your so lucky! What an amazing gift [emoji7] really beautiful green!
 
So my FMIL got back after a long vacation and of course she notices my bangle. She disappears for a few minutes and gives me this white with mixed greens bangle! She said had a friend buy one for her over 30 years ago and she didn’t know what to do with it as it turned out to be to big for her and anyone else in the family (their family is full of petite women, me on the other hand, not so much :P ). She kept it all this time and she told me maybe it was waiting for me to come along since it’s just the right size lol I paired it with a moonstone statement ring today! The shape is peculiar though; it’s not quite a D shaped and not as fully rounded as a princess... what would that shape be called?

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This bangle was meant for you:) What a lovely gift from your MIL! It looks nice on you with that gorgeous ring. [emoji7]
I can’t quite tell but maybe it’s a slightly flattened Princess. Is it an oval or round?
 
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Ah be well, FraBa. Take it easy on the healing and health; we only get one life. If it's any assurance, I feel like it's worth the wait to find an employer that cares back to their employees well being and needing that time; I recently had an interview while I was going through some stressful bs at my last job and the boss noticed and told me we could just go off-record from the interview to just lend me an ear just as another woman in STEM. Hopefully you're in a good position you're able to look for a career and not just a job. :smile: Be patient especially if you've just graduated (I know, I know it's easy to just say so); I've had many interviews that tried to low-ball me and take advantage perhaps because I look on the young side and it's difficult to hold your stand to be seen and paid your worth.

Thank you so much for your good advice [emoji2] I wish you the best luck for your changing positions as well! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that everything turns out well [emoji110] It’s so cool the interviewer noticed and helped you... And you are right we need a fair salary to pay for our bills and buy lots of Jade obviously [emoji12]

I’m in the fortunate position to still have a work contract with my university until September so there is not too much pressure, but of course I would like to find a good start into my career sooner than later. Last week I had an really good interview where I even met most of my possible coworkers. I really liked the atmosphere and team there. They even could bring their dogs to work [emoji190] Having an interview while cuddling a puppy is also just great [emoji3]
The only thing I’m still worried about is my state of health. I made a lot of progress since November but I’m still with a lot of headache daily. But I’ll try to be patient and I really love to meditate while looking at my bangle lately. Since the accident I got more serious about taking care for myself and somehow my bangle reminds me to be consistent with meditation, yoga and proper nutrition [emoji2]
 
Haven't tried that yet. I know in the summer my jade takes on a new life with summer sun. I'll try my carved bangle again when it's gets warmer, and I'm not as stressed with what's going on in my life right now.
I do beleive when you're not well, your bangles can become dull and not as shiny. I've noticed when I'm feeling great, my bangles glow! I've heard that before from other jade wearers.

I’m definitely doing an experiment with it right now even if it’s not voluntarily [emoji28] I’ll report changes when I’m feeling better! Hope to see my bangle glow as well soon. Take care teagansmum as well! Hope you and your bangle doing better soon
 
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