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#16,876
IWHLVR said:
I've already shipped them back to the seller. This was the auction:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Black-Nephrite-Jade-Stone-Earrings/323222663042?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
They had an appraisal from a jeweler for over $2K but as soon as I felt them I knew they weren't gold nor were they nephrite. Felt like plastic, they were way too light. I put them under a black light and there were some scratches on the back which glowed, but that could have been polish. So I called their jeweler who said they stood behind their appraisal but couldn't tell me how they decided if they were nephrite /-: And then told me they felt different because they were higher grade nephrite than my bangle /-: So I took them to a jeweler and he went back and forth and then looked under a microscope etc . . . said the edges of the stones were red and that the "gold" setting wasn't. Thankfully the seller will refund my money . . . of course she says she paid $2K and is upset at her loss . . . I suggested sending them to GIA or Mason Kay and then going after Ralph Lauren's Estate to get her money back . . .
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Ugh! That appraiser is a clown. I am
So glad you could return them, IWHLVR!
 
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#16,879
IWHLVR said:
I've already shipped them back to the seller. This was the auction:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Black-Nephrite-Jade-Stone-Earrings/323222663042?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
They had an appraisal from a jeweler for over $2K but as soon as I felt them I knew they weren't gold nor were they nephrite. Felt like plastic, they were way too light. I put them under a black light and there were some scratches on the back which glowed, but that could have been polish. So I called their jeweler who said they stood behind their appraisal but couldn't tell me how they decided if they were nephrite /-: And then told me they felt different because they were higher grade nephrite than my bangle /-: So I took them to a jeweler and he went back and forth and then looked under a microscope etc . . . said the edges of the stones were red and that the "gold" setting wasn't. Thankfully the seller will refund my money . . . of course she says she paid $2K and is upset at her loss . . . I suggested sending them to GIA or Mason Kay and then going after Ralph Lauren's Estate to get her money back . . .
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They are lovely, but I wonder too how they determined that they were nephrite. I would have guessed onyx maybe. How disappointing!
 
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#16,881
IWHLVR said:
I've already shipped them back to the seller. This was the auction:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Bl...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
They had an appraisal from a jeweler for over $2K but as soon as I felt them I knew they weren't gold nor were they nephrite. Felt like plastic, they were way too light. I put them under a black light and there were some scratches on the back which glowed, but that could have been polish. So I called their jeweler who said they stood behind their appraisal but couldn't tell me how they decided if they were nephrite /-: And then told me they felt different because they were higher grade nephrite than my bangle /-: So I took them to a jeweler and he went back and forth and then looked under a microscope etc . . . said the edges of the stones were red and that the "gold" setting wasn't. Thankfully the seller will refund my money . . . of course she says she paid $2K and is upset at her loss . . . I suggested sending them to GIA or Mason Kay and then going after Ralph Lauren's Estate to get her money back . . .
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Glad you are able to get a refund!
 
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#16,882
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
while ago.... I got this safety donut, but I never wore it because the hole in the center was to small for my chains.... so it just sat.
Since it was just sitting I decided to bead around it and make it into a beaded medallion, I was thinking of putting it at the end of a hair stick, but it doesn't look like something on a hairstick to me
made with vintage Cheyenne Pink beads & 24k gold cut beads.View attachment 4061515 View attachment 4061516
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You are very creative [emoji4]
 
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#16,884
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
ooh I love your bangle @BreadnGem !!!!! it's soo pretty!!! love the color <3 iam looking for something similar but I've noticed that some of the quality isn't the same as even a couple yrs ago and if it is, man! does it cost a lot more now!!...
so i don't think i ll get something this good ever lol!! but I love looking at everyone's bangles!!!!
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Thank you [emoji4]

I’m sure you will find one one day, sometimes it takes a while!
 
#16,886
BreadnGem said:
Thanks for your compliment, Cookiefiend :smile:

Your new bangle is gorgeous [emoji7]. Did you find this online or in a shop? It’s so icy and clear and the color is lovely
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I found it online… eBay.
And (as a new-bee ) I didn't read the description well - the cert says its 'Natural Quartz Jade with treatment' - so I think that may mean it's very pretty but not really jade.
I appreciate everyone's kind words and likes - and I apologize for cluttering up this marvelous thread with my not-so-awesome bracelets.
This one is very pretty though!
 
#16,888
Cookiefiend said:
What is Chinese Guizhou Jade?
Is that a good jade, a decent jade, or a crappy - oh cookie you did it again - jade?
The listing says 'All natural, no treated, no dye', it's very opaque and a pretty grayish green color.
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Apparently it is green quartzite, not jade. https://geology.com/rocks/quartzite.shtml
and:
https://www.researchgate.net/public...glong_antimony_deposit_Guizhou_Province_China
What you want to look for is "Grade A Jadeite" from a reputable seller (there is a "Reputable Jade Sellers List" on PF).
 
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#16,890
Cookiefiend said:
I found it online… eBay.
And (as a new-bee ) I didn't read the description well - the cert says its 'Natural Quartz Jade with treatment' - so I think that may mean it's very pretty but not really jade.

I appreciate everyone's kind words and likes - and I apologize for cluttering up this marvelous thread with my not-so-awesome bracelets.
This one is very pretty though!
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"...not so awesome bracelets..." <<--
you have jokes!
Your bangle is pretty tho!!! and like she said -
very icy and a pretty color.... so, still an awesome bangle
yeah, you gotta watch close, bcuz to many sellers--everything is jade, or at least jade like
 
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