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Hi all,
Ever since I got my eyes on jade jewerly, I'm getting a little bit more obsessed. Unfortunately I'm still a beginner in detecting whether jadeite is made of good quality. I got my eyes on this particular Jadeite buddha pendant. I was wondering if some of you Jade lovers could help me understanding a little bit more about grading Jadeite. Is it correct that there is a little hair line crack in the left hand of this buddha pendant piece? And what do you think of the overall quality of this piece. Is it risky to buy on Etsy? Sorry for so many questions, I'm still a noob.
This is the link for refference : https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/660...llery-1-27&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&cns=1
Ever since I got my eyes on jade jewerly, I'm getting a little bit more obsessed. Unfortunately I'm still a beginner in detecting whether jadeite is made of good quality. I got my eyes on this particular Jadeite buddha pendant. I was wondering if some of you Jade lovers could help me understanding a little bit more about grading Jadeite. Is it correct that there is a little hair line crack in the left hand of this buddha pendant piece? And what do you think of the overall quality of this piece. Is it risky to buy on Etsy? Sorry for so many questions, I'm still a noob.
This is the link for refference : https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/660...llery-1-27&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&cns=1
What a unique cut black bangle! Looks great with the FOPES drool. I recently got a thin and slim black one but yet to wear it.
Glad they arrived safely and nice packaging is really the icing on the cake! Your lucky family members to receive these - they look great!The items ordered from Husk are already here. Ordered on Tuesday, delivered on Sunday.
Extremely well packed, boxes and velvet travelling pouches.
The earrings came with both soft and gold backing.
The bracelet came with extra stringing.
I was not disappointed by the quality. It looks the same as the pictures.
As far as the price/quality, not sure but since I cant travel to Asia right now. I am happy.
Those are gifts for younger family members.
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Hey welcome! So grading Jadeite usually is just about whether or not the piece is treated or not as unlike other gemstone treatments. Jade treatments aren't stable at all, can deteriorate overtime, and can potentially harm your skin due to chemicals leaking out of the Jade. Grade A is natural, untreated, unimpregnated w/ resin/polymer. Grade B is acid/bleaching treatment which removes natural defects and unfavorable mineral intrusions. Grade C is just dye impregnation. Grade B+C is acid/bleaching and dye impregnation. Finally, Grade D is just a jade simulant/lookalike.
Also it's not risky to buy in Etsy/Ebay/Poshmark so long you do your research on Jade and the sellers! Personally I think the buddha is really pretty, I don't know if it's worth a whopping $3k though, but it is certified by a very reputable lab, and yes there's a tiny stoneline on one of it's hand. I do recommend you ask the seller for more pictures in various lighting as Jade tends to change color or look different based on lightings and backgrounds.
So has anyone had Churk on Etsy do repair on their jade? My white and green bangle broke in 2-clean break and easy to glue back-and there is a tiny natural stone line (but it runs vertically and I was thinking about covering it). I contacted him to get 2 quotes for doing just sleeves to cover the spots after using adhesive to glue the pieces back-and another quote for making hinge like the black jade bangle -which is a vintage 20k black nephrite for sale by Alohamemorabilia on etsy for $960. For doing 2 sleeves, he quoted $100 for labor plus $230 for 14kt or $35 for silver. For the hinge type with 3 patches of gold, he quoted $480 for labor and $1420 for 14kt gold totaling at $1900. Is it typical for him and for having this type of repair job done? Or am I just reaching him in his bad days? I mean I saw his sterling hinge bangle for sale before pricing $380 but he would charge more on labor? I would be ok if he’s too busy and not wanting to take on orders and simply told me so!
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I personally never contacted with Churk aside from admiring all his works, although I'll have to offer my condolences on your bangle splitting to 2s, thinking about that does make me anxious though.
Have you tried quoting a price on adding 14k hinges to some other jeweler you can contact/live nearby? This could help you decide on who to go to for the repair.
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Can advise how do you oil the bangle and also where to get the mineral oil? Thank you.
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I've never reached out to anyone for repair, so I'm not sure about going rates. You could also try jadebynikolai - i follow her on instagram for eye candy. She works well with jade and can offer modern designs. Also, Silver Mom's jade jeweler is someone I'd trust.
Here are mod shots of my slim thin black bangle. Haven’t decided to put it on full time yet haha so just put on for taking pic for now
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I had my great grandmother’s bangle with a crack (tho not broken like yours) mended with a 18k gold wrap around 0.8cm breadth at Yokdee in Singapore. Cost around SGD 250 or USD 190 gold plus labour. They do a good job. Price of gold varies so depends on when the piece was made - whether the gold price was high or low then. The hinge type I understand is more difficult as they hv to cut/sand down to fit in the hinges that’s why labour is more. I always thought if any of my bangles broke I would do the hinge! Good luck with your repair!
That chunky carved jade ring in the red box beneath the cabochon ring is TDF! And how professional of you to hv a glass of water sitting with your jades. I read that it helps to keep jades moist in dry places. Hope you feel better soon!Feeling really under the weather today than usual and not in the mood for conversing with my friends lately.
At least these keep me at ease. Hoping I have my chin up again ASAP.
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It sounds way overpriced for the amount of gold and labor cost!
I meant to quote and reply you with shots of my black bangle but quoted myself instead. See the pix in my previous postThanks so much! It's a square cut
a very thin one. I still haven’t quite connected with it yet.