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If it is a real imperial green, then 20k is probably still a too good-to-be-true price.

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Wow, that lavender bangle is jaw dropping. Koojade has lovely pieces.)
 
Hey! I got a question for you guys, is there ever a time a nephrite jade has a faint greenish blue glow under uv light? I've purchased a nephrite jade from Qinghai that glows specifically in where it has a more beige tone to it and was curious if this is normal as the white part were inert (yes it came with a certificate as well.) I'll post a picture if you jadies would wanna know what I'm talking about specifically :biggrin:

Can you show a pic? It can glow on the surface from being waxed.
 
If it is a real imperial green, then 20k is probably still a too good-to-be-true price.

Check out these bangles and prices.




Thanks for such sizzling eye candy!!
 
I have stopped buying for awhile and decide to live “ vicariously “ through your lovely purchases . Wearing my Li Hong icy with a gold bangle my mil gave me , which was part of my dowry many years back . View attachment 4821849
Gorgeous ! Question: isn’t it bad to have a gold bracelet bang against the jade? Do you get bothered with the clicking noises from wearing the two together.
 
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Gorgeous ! Question: isn’t it bad to have a gold bracelet bang against the jade? Do you get bothered with the clicking noises from wearing the two together.

So far quite safe to wear with bracelet for Jadeite bangle if worn with single bracelet . Because jadeite is very hard , and quite resistant to scratches . But I wouldn’t do this with say nephrite bangle as it is much easier to scratch .My bangle is oval so it’s quite tapered to the wrist less banging :)
 
I have to agree with dingobeast, shopping for jade online is really risky as you don't have the luxury of seeing it in-person while having it in affordable price range (unless you live near the jade mines or know a friend by person who deals with these) and I also have to take jade seller reviews into consideration (especially the neutral and negative ones) so you don't get tricked into buying a treated jade for hefty prices.
Additionally the seller's FB profile picture looks awfully familiar and definitely not taken by theirs I can say for sure. This in itself is a huge red flag in my honest opinion.
Yes buying online is indeed risky. Thats why i usually buy from local sellers in my country.
I have stopped buying for awhile and decide to live “ vicariously “ through your lovely purchases . Wearing my Li Hong icy with a gold bangle my mil gave me , which was part of my dowry many years back . View attachment 4821849
So jelly! Did u go to their shop? I have been to their small branch at Chinatown.
 
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are none chinese people allowed to buy jades from that live sale?
and how much did u pay for this cool piece?
She speaks mainly mandarin on her live sales. I dont think she ships internationally. A few of my friends had bought from her and we find that she sells quality bangles at good pricing. My friends has sent the more expensive pieces to Nan Yang Gemological Institute for certification and confirmed its grade A . I bought 2 from her last week. I didnt take the screen shot of the other bangle...its a green and white wuji (with black patches).
 
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