The JADE thread!

[Cyanide Rose]

Beautiful! It reminds me of lemon custard, so smooth!

Thanks so much JKP You are so right, now I want some lemon custard

 

[Cyanide Rose]

OMG!! I wanted that bangle as well cause of the Guanyin. But I'm glad you got it before me since I would've probably just fidget with both the bangle and pendant instead of wearing them, lucky you.

Thank you so much so much AA! I couldn’t believe it was still there. I do fidget with the pendant lol

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Wow the bangle and colour had me literally drooling! Congrats on such an amazing purchase! I think yellow nephrite is quite rare?

It does look like lemon custard! So yummy!

Thanks so much VG I’m not sure if they are rare or not but I have not seen many for sale, so I had to purchase it

 

[Justinewithane]

Hi everyone ! Am new to this thread. I have been looking to purchase a jade bangle for some time and have finally come across something I liked in my size. Was searching for a a soft apple green jadeite bangle . Would love to hear thoughts or comments as I am very new to buying jade

 

[vicky ng]

Hi everyone ! Am new to this thread. I have been looking to purchase a jade bangle for some time and have finally come across something I liked in my size. Was searching for a a soft apple green jadeite bangle . Would love to hear thoughts or comments as I am very new to buying jade

The bangle seen in this photo, if it is grade A, you should pay at least 250 USD-this particular color and translucency combo is the most commonly treated type out there in the market. If you decide to buy this bangle, you should request picture of certificate and make sure the lab is legit because there are tons of fake certificates out there and there are either dishonest or oblivious (lack of knowledge per se) will list this type of jade for $$$$. I saw somebody listed a glass bangle as jade for hundreds dollars. On the other hand, if you have a big budget, contact Ultimate jadeite on Etsy or ebay (you’ll be paying $1000 plus more if you want this color and translucency from Nandar). Or if you have smaller budget, contact gojade on Ebay (their other Etsy store is Djade I think). Gojade has lots of soft green bangle at $500 and less but maybe not your size?

 

[VintageyGirl]

Hi everyone ! Am new to this thread. I have been looking to purchase a jade bangle for some time and have finally come across something I liked in my size. Was searching for a a soft apple green jadeite bangle . Would love to hear thoughts or comments as I am very new to buying jade

Hi! It’s a lovely soft green. Very fresh. And a Princess cut which is always very dainty and fine looking. Great choice! Did you ask the seller if it has internal stone lines or other flaws like rough patches or nicks on the surface? That’s what I normally ask. Trust it’s Grade A from a seller with good reviews. That normally puts my mind at ease tho for more expensive pieces I would send for certification. It looks like it has some cotton or clouds in it which is not a bad thing. This would tend to lower the price compared to very clear and smooth, highly translucent pieces. This one looks like a good Translucency. Perhaps ask for pictures in daylight tho not direct sunlight? If your heart calls out to it, and price is right, go for it!

 

[vicky ng]

Jadies who have carved bangles - need your wisdom. I was wearing a good translucency dragon and phoenix carved bangle earlier today. I got the bangle 2 years ago and this was my second time wearing it. I noticed it had some white soap residue in the grooves (left over from when I wore it in 2019) which got more noticeable over the 2 days that I was wearing it. How do I get rid of the soap residue in the grooves and ensure that they don't build up on the bangle with daily wear? Thanks and any words of wisdom are much appreciated

For now, I've removed the bangle and am wearing another carved bangle which is a carved rope so the grooves aren't deep. Since this one is brand new, I'm trying to see if soap residue will gather in the not-too-deep grooves of this one as well.

If it is indeed soap, a toothbrush will work fine like silvermom said. If it is wax, you will need either acetone to dissolve it or a needle to dislodge it. I saw lots of white spots in my jade pendants and a needle used to work fine. The black streaks left behind (if you use too much for eby the needle coz it’s too soft to scratch jade) was usually brushed off with soap and a toothbrush. Lately I bought a water floss-which I may use on my next carved bangle from gojade should there be wax residue. I bought pendants from him and they sometimes come in with wax.

 

[Justinewithane]

Hi! It’s a lovely soft green. Very fresh. And a Princess cut which is always very dainty and fine looking. Great choice! Did you ask the seller if it has internal stone lines or other flaws like rough patches or nicks on the surface? That’s what I normally ask. Trust it’s Grade A from a seller with good reviews. That normally puts my mind at ease tho for more expensive pieces I would send for certification. It looks like it has some cotton or clouds in it which is not a bad thing. This would tend to lower the price compared to very clear and smooth, highly translucent pieces. This one looks like a good Translucency. Perhaps ask for pictures in daylight tho not direct sunlight? If your heart calls out to it, and price is right, go for it!

The seller informed me that there's a color line inside the bangle. no exterior nicks. I think there is an option for me to send it for certification here in Malaysia just to be at ease. (Anyone has any recommendations on a lab here let me know too). There was another video given which shows good translucency but there are clouds so it's not as high a price than if it was fully clear. which is good too because my budget isn't as high as all that yet. ! Thank you for the response!

 

[Justinewithane]

The bangle seen in this photo, if it is grade A, you should pay at least 250 USD-this particular color and translucency combo is the most commonly treated type out there in the market. If you decide to buy this bangle, you should request picture of certificate and make sure the lab is legit because there are tons of fake certificates out there and there are either dishonest or oblivious (lack of knowledge per se) will list this type of jade for $$$$. I saw somebody listed a glass bangle as jade for hundreds dollars. On the other hand, if you have a big budget, contact Ultimate jadeite on Etsy or ebay (you’ll be paying $1000 plus more if you want this color and translucency from Nandar). Or if you have smaller budget, contact gojade on Ebay (their other Etsy store is Djade I think). Gojade has lots of soft green bangle at $500 and less but maybe not your size?

Thank you . I will go check out these options! The price was definitely higher than usd 250. May I also ask, if a jade item is treated, e.g. grade b or grade c, how long before the color "changes" or the lustre goes away? That was what I read when i was looking up on treated jade.

 

[szuszuszu]

The seller informed me that there's a color line inside the bangle. no exterior nicks. I think there is an option for me to send it for certification here in Malaysia just to be at ease. (Anyone has any recommendations on a lab here let me know too). There was another video given which shows good translucency but there are clouds so it's not as high a price than if it was fully clear. which is good too because my budget isn't as high as all that yet. ! Thank you for the response!

Hi there Justinewithane,
I’m not sure if there is a lab for testing Jadeite in Malaysia. I do know that my seller whom I bought jadeite from would send her jadeites to SG’s Nanyang Gemological Institute to be tested even though she is based in Malaysia.

 

[vicky ng]

Thank you . I will go check out these options! The price was definitely higher than usd 250. May I also ask, if a jade item is treated, e.g. grade b or grade c, how long before the color "changes" or the lustre goes away? That was what I read when i was looking up on treated jade.

I assume you may be buying from an individual not a business? Most of the time, if you spend more than $100 on a piece, you should get at least a friendly return policy if a legit certificate is not already included! It’s hard in your case because I don’t know if you have a legit lab to send it out-but if you have a good seller with good return policy particularly like somebody else here said that their seller stands behind their jade to the extend where they will be willing to send it out for testing prior to shipping to you, then you should buy a decent UV 365nm light (expect to spend $30 or lil more) and when your jade comes in, shine the uv on it in complete dark room-dyes will illuminate green (C or B+C will) and type B without dyes will give off at least blue tint. Better yet, ask your seller to use UV light on the jade-most sellers dealing with jade will have this tool and if they don’t or refuse, maybe back out!

 

[SmokieDragon]

Thank you . I will go check out these options! The price was definitely higher than usd 250. May I also ask, if a jade item is treated, e.g. grade b or grade c, how long before the color "changes" or the lustre goes away? That was what I read when i was looking up on treated jade.

You should stay away from Grade B jade as it can harm your skin and health. That's what I've read online

 

[Justinewithane]

I assume you may be buying from an individual not a business? Most of the time, if you spend more than $100 on a piece, you should get at least a friendly return policy if a legit certificate is not already included! It’s hard in your case because I don’t know if you have a legit lab to send it out-but if you have a good seller with good return policy particularly like somebody else here said that their seller stands behind their jade to the extend where they will be willing to send it out for testing prior to shipping to you, then you should buy a decent UV 365nm light (expect to spend $30 or lil more) and when your jade comes in, shine the uv on it in complete dark room-dyes will illuminate green (C or B+C will) and type B without dyes will give off at least blue tint. Better yet, ask your seller to use UV light on the jade-most sellers dealing with jade will have this tool and if they don’t or refuse, maybe back out!

Thank you vicky for the helpful information! I do hope it is grade A! because i love love the shade of color. I have also found a legit lab in Malaysia to send to for certification. https://www.asiagemlab.com/ for future reference for those here from Malaysia.

 

[SmokieDragon]

This rope bangle has restored my faith in carved bangles

The mission later tonight will be to get rid of the soap residue on the dragon and phoenix one lol!

 

[essiedub]

Silver, I like that icy carved bangle you have there! I agree that it does have little carving-unlikely to hide cracks but more to add interest. However, the jade quality itself is enough to make somebody stare at it from a distance already! Aren’t you conscious of wearing high relief bangles, especially those of better quality like this? As you said: Best quality jade still gets cracked if some force is asserted on it. I’m not a big fan of jade rings and jade bands precisely coz I’m clumsy and bumping around a lot- but somehowmy bf and I eventually (two months ago) decided to order this engagement ring set made with a jade cabochon and shipped to the US. The artist came up with all designs. My guy’s ring is just a match in setting and style but got no jade in it, of course. My jade cab is just average and it’s been a few weeks since the engagement party but I’m still conscious every time I reach in my purse or turn a door knob. It’s getting ridiculous!

That’s such a beautiful and unusual set. I really like it on a black setting! What a bold choice! Congratulations