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Hi everyone! Hope all are doing well. I've learned a lot from this forum. Had many opportunities to drool over the pictures of everyone's beautiful jade jewelry (please keep the pictures coming. Before buying one for myself I'd like find out about any import or custom duty charges. I live in the United States. Does anyone know what charges (custom, import taxes...) I need to be aware of when buying jade from Singapore? Any info is much appreciated. Thanks! Stay safe and healthy!
 
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Juju:smile: said:
I need to be aware of when buying jade from Singapore? Any info is much appreciated. Thanks! Stay safe and healthy!
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Hi Juju! I am in the USA. I have purchased many pieces of jadeite jade from mats_alice who is located here in the USA (safest bet!), but initially, I purchased from coin_jade (Thailand) and Ultimate Jadeite (Singapore), and I have had fast delivery from both countries, without owing any import taxes of any kind, or customs fees (duty) of any kind.

My purchase from coin_jade was delivered by Federal Express USA, and my delivery from Ultimate Jadeite was delivered by DHL, also USA. Nobody wanted any money from me. No. Not ever. :biggrin:
 
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Hi everyone! Thank you in advance for all of your knowledge on untreated grade A natural jadeite! I have read all 22 pages of your seller recommendations and have gone to all of the eBay and Etsy profiles with no luck on finding a seller that sells a bi disc bracelet. Can anyone recommend a seller for this bracelet? THANK YOU!! :coolio:

(Also posted in the Reputable Jade Sellers list because I really am hoping for some help!)

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Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the thread and new to jadeite appreciation. I have built up a small collection of bangles and pendants. I started off buying from a long standing jewelry store in San Francisco Chinatown but switched to purchasing only from UJ. Nandar has excellent customer service and such a vast selection of bangles in the larger sizes. Her prices are also better than any store I've looked at in the Bay Area.

Just for entertainment and to learn more about jadeite, I've been watching livestream sellers on YouTube/TaoBao/Facebook. Their prices just seem too good to be true. Has anyone ever purchased from these sellers before?

Thanks so much everyone for all your posts on here, I'm learning so much from you all!
 
#20,773
New here and recently looking for genuine Jadeite bangle (>64mm) but way too expensive, looking to spend under 300 less if possible.

Looked up UltimateJade, JadeiteRoom, and several other reputable sellers from Singapore on Etsy.

Do all of the genuine Jadeite come from Singapore or Hong Kong, is this the best bet for genuine authentic, reasonably priced bangles and bead bracelets without being overpriced?

Also can a male wear a bangle? Or will it look funny?
 
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JadeNine said:
New here and recently looking for genuine Jadeite bangle (>64mm) but way too expensive, looking to spend under 300 less if possible.

Looked up UltimateJade, JadeiteRoom, and several other reputable sellers from Singapore on Etsy.

Do all of the genuine Jadeite come from Singapore or Hong Kong, is this the best bet for genuine authentic, reasonably priced bangles and bead bracelets without being overpriced?

Also can a male wear a bangle? Or will it look funny?
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Hiya! we had the same question
I'm male and I'm wearing this cool

Qing hua Nephrite seed
U go get one!

JadeiteRoom and Ultim8jadeite are your safest source

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