The JADE thread!

[jadedonuts]

Has anyone dealt with eBay seller dir8899 and can also tell me if this is a natural red:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/925-Silver...790605?hash=item288b3e09cd:g:cNwAAOSwnYVd5yJN

I like several of their items including their red donuts. I asked to see the other side of the certificate (the important side lol) and they took a couple days to get back to me and then said the certification website was down. So I’m a bit suspicious, but I thought I’d ask. Thank you!

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Has anyone dealt with eBay seller dir8899 and can also tell me if this is a natural red:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/925-Silver...790605?hash=item288b3e09cd:g:cNwAAOSwnYVd5yJN

I like several of their items including their red donuts. I asked to see the other side of the certificate (the important side lol) and they took a couple days to get back to me and then said the certification website was down. So I’m a bit suspicious, but I thought I’d ask. Thank you!

I’ve followed that seller for a short period and they seem to operate more as a corporate much like gojade except they list VERY often in any time of day. I never had personal experience from them but I always have this off feeling about that seller, due to them listing anytime and day. Negative-Neutral reviews on their ebay has also mostly accused the seller of bid shilling which is honestly rare to see from jade sellers.
The piece you linked LOOKS natural, untreated, and fair price.
The website is real but scrolling down, their site hasn’t been updated since 2018, although they have contact details that checks out too.
All in all, I personally find it right to be suspicious of the seller, but the site in which the certificate mentions them is real and is from the Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Additionally there are (personal preference) better sellers who can get you a piece of red jade without giving off an odd feeling AND will show you the certificate details.

 

[SmokieDragon]

Happy Chinese New Year to you too! Sadly festivals here have been postponed as it’s raining heavily here. But most certainly will start on my Sunday and Mondays (and maybe Tuesday?)
As far as I’m concerned only thing that’ll keep me up at night is definitely the kids playing with those popping things that you throw on the grow for that satisfying pop.

Thanks so much! No rain here, just hot, hot, hot weather! We have real fireworks here which some neighbours were burning till close to 2am on the first day! The fireworks scare my little indoor Shih Tzu so I don't like it at all. Otherwise, I love this time of the year with all the snacks like arrowhead chips and pineapple tarts

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Thanks so much! No rain here, just hot, hot, hot weather! We have real fireworks here which some neighbours were burning till close to 2am on the first day! The fireworks scare my little indoor Shih Tzu so I don't like it at all. Otherwise, I love this time of the year with all the snacks like arrowhead chips and pineapple tarts

Lucky! I heard a small chunk of fireworks go off at night too, snack wise we usually have the iconic egg tarts and mooncakes, with the occasional cakes that are always vibrantly colored yellow and pink (I don’t know what they’re called).

 

[jadedonuts]

I’ve followed that seller for a short period and they seem to operate more as a corporate much like gojade except they list VERY often in any time of day. I never had personal experience from them but I always have this off feeling about that seller, due to them listing anytime and day. Negative-Neutral reviews on their ebay has also mostly accused the seller of bid shilling which is honestly rare to see from jade sellers.
The piece you linked LOOKS natural, untreated, and fair price.
The website is real but scrolling down, their site hasn’t been updated since 2018, although they have contact details that checks out too.
All in all, I personally find it right to be suspicious of the seller, but the site in which the certificate mentions them is real and is from the Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Additionally there are (personal preference) better sellers who can get you a piece of red jade without giving off an odd feeling AND will show you the certificate details.

Thanks for the info. The seller had some nice pieces I was really liking, and I can’t seem to find a plain red donut in my price range elsewhere. They also had a red/orange Pixiu on peach I was liking. I think I’ll pass on theirs and keep hunting. There’s plenty of time and I only have one neck, so it’s not like I’m short on pendants to wear!

 

[SmokieDragon]

Twisty arrived yesterday. Under warm light indoors, I can see her light lavender colour while under a skylight indoors, she looks like a white jadeite bangle.

 

[berniechocolate]

Twisty arrived yesterday. Under warm light indoors, I can see her light lavender colour while under a skylight indoors, she looks like a white jadeite bangle.

So pretty ! I like the swirly carvings .

 

[SmokieDragon]

So pretty ! I like the swirly carvings .

Thanks so much! I've been so mystified by these swirly carvings since I first saw this style but it's not easy to find. I found a Nephrite one on MatsAlice but it is too small - seems we need 1mm bigger for this style. Then a day later, I found one that would work for me - still can't believe it

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Thanks so much! I've been so mystified by these swirly carvings since I first saw this style but it's not easy to find. I found a Nephrite one on MatsAlice but it is too small - seems we need 1mm bigger for this style. Then a day later, I found one that would work for me - still can't believe it

MatsAlice is always a pleasure to work with which makes it seem factual too!
Also here’s a random picture of a bean pod (I’m not sure if I’ve posted this before but if I did, then here it is again lol)

 

[Junkenpo]

Twisty arrived yesterday. Under warm light indoors, I can see her light lavender colour while under a skylight indoors, she looks like a white jadeite bangle.

verry pretty! Carved bangles are my favorites. Does the carving go all the way around to the inside of the wrist, or is it the jade flat at the wrist? I have a similar bangle, low dome and it is flat at the wrist.

here's a repost of it with another bangle.

 

[SmokieDragon]

MatsAlice is always a pleasure to work with which makes it seem factual too!
Also here’s a random picture of a bean pod (I’m not sure if I’ve posted this before but if I did, then here it is again lol)
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I got my Twisty from JadeiteRoom on Etsy as those on MatsAlice are too small for me. Hope I can buy a green Nephrite twisty from her one day when she has one in my size

 

[SmokieDragon]

verry pretty! Carved bangles are my favorites. Does the carving go all the way around to the inside of the wrist, or is it the jade flat at the wrist? I have a similar bangle, low dome and it is flat at the wrist.

here's a repost of it with another bangle.

Thanks so much! The carving goes all around - it’s a princess bangle

 

[SmokieDragon]

Jadeite donut earrings with a small pearl in the centre

 

[piosavsfan]

Twisty arrived yesterday. Under warm light indoors, I can see her light lavender colour while under a skylight indoors, she looks like a white jadeite bangle.

I love twisty!

 

[SmokieDragon]

I love twisty!

Thanks so much! Twisty bangles are very appealing