The JADE thread!

[Junkenpo]

I haven't posted anything new in awhile.... so here's my latest acquisition! I've been stalking the internet for a bracelet like this ever since I saw @blackmonster post hers years ago. I finally saw one at a price I could manage and I just got it today. I took it out of the packaging and took pics immediately. I'm so in love with the carvings and even though it is segmented jace instead of a whole bangle it has a feeling of strength to it. I haven't named her yet... I need something lively and energetic, preferably in Hawaiian.

 

[SmokieDragon]

My latest bangle. It’s sea foam in colour with a smattering of russet

 

[Junkenpo]

Good morning fellow jadies!

We're coming up on a 3 day weekend in the US, anyone have plans -- jade-related or otherwise? I have a few impulse purchases headed my way. I'll be sure to post pics when they arrive.

 

[CraveJade]

Yes. I do have some Jade purchasing on my mind. Then again, I always do! I am perusing around Etsy for something nice. I also have some custom jade pieces in the works. I am keeping my eye out for a certain kind of purple bangle too.

Here is a sample of the purple I want.
Photo credit: Ling from The Jadeite Room (Etsy shop).

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Good morning fellow jadies!

We're coming up on a 3 day weekend in the US, anyone have plans -- jade-related or otherwise? I have a few impulse purchases headed my way. I'll be sure to post pics when they arrive.

Yep! Definitely gone trigger happy on the jade buying though so I'll need to calm down or else I'll be losing money faster than I could regain it.
I blame it on my latest fascination for Wyoming's Edwards black jade (or just black jade in general)!

 

[Junkenpo]

Yes. I do have some Jade purchasing on my mind. Then again, I always do! I am perusing around Etsy for something nice. I also have some custom jade pieces in the works. I am keeping my eye out for a certain kind of purple bangle too.

Here is a sample of the purple I want.
Photo credit: Ling from The Jadeite Room (Etsy shop).

Ooh, I would love to hear more about these custom jade pieces! Bangles or smaller bits?

I spend way too much time perusing the internet for jade. The problem is that I always eventually find something. I know I'm happy with my bangles collection because I can finally just admire them without feeling compelled to reach out to the seller or to purchase it, but earrings, necklaces, brooches, beaded things... I get sucked in.

Yep! Definitely gone trigger happy on the jade buying though so I'll need to calm down or else I'll be losing money faster than I could regain it.
I blame it on my latest fascination for Wyoming's Edwards black jade (or just black jade in general)!

Wow! Where are you getting raw stone from? I'd love something in edwards black. When we first saw it on the thread years ago, I didn't think I could afford any pieces, but I totally could have saved up since then.

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Ooh, I would love to hear more about these custom jade pieces! Bangles or smaller bits?

I spend way too much time perusing the internet for jade. The problem is that I always eventually find something. I know I'm happy with my bangles collection because I can finally just admire them without feeling compelled to reach out to the seller or to purchase it, but earrings, necklaces, brooches, beaded things... I get sucked in.



Wow! Where are you getting raw stone from? I'd love something in edwards black. When we first saw it on the thread years ago, I didn't think I could afford any pieces, but I totally could have saved up since then.

I got these specifically from NachoWyomingJade and her black jades are definitely really good quality! Her Edwards Black is expensive as expected but she has some that may have came from Edwards area but were then scattered around to various other rivers and creeks in Wyoming. I'd say definitely visit her if you're looking for palmstones or specimens pieces to display.
Another shop I wanted to shoutout is Really Old Rocks ran by Bob Scholl, similar to Nacho but he also has some carvings for sale, and lists down where he got his jades from sometime down to the geographic location.
So yeah, these 2 shops are where I'm currently obtaining some black jades and hopefully a few Edwards cobble for my own.
Also I can relate to that since Edwards can easily destroy my bank account if I ever thought of buying a good chunk of it from someone, or a finished product that's large in size.
Oh one more thing, Bob and Nacho both have told me that there are black jades that can rival the same quality as Edwards in terms of tight grain, uniform black, and high gloss without needs of polishing. So do keep that in mind that there's still black jades in Wyoming that can achieve Edwards black jade quality in both color, and luster.

 

[geroithe]

Hi everyone,
I have got a bangle below, it was certified as grade A, but well I am not sure if a lab is correct 100% all the time. It has a crack (or stoneline, or stone vein, I am not sure what it is), but I can't feel it with my finger or nail at all, it is totally smooth. Is this something natural or should I be worried that the crack was treated and filled with wax or polymer to make it smooth?
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Did you manage to get a full refund from them? I sure hope you did. Unscrupulous Jadeite traders need to be taught lessons!

 

[geroithe]

Greetings! Anyone have good experience with the following jade seller? I am new here and I see some good review. But i am looking for something economical as a start. I came across a few online with and without brick and mortar shops in Singapore. Kindly advise
1) Ultimate Jade
2) New Jade
3) Li Hong
4) Jade Story Singapore
5) All About Jade

I’ve had great experience with JadeStory! They are relatively new, and very keen to meet to show you the pieces.

You can also try Little Jadeite House as well.

They are now my trusted jewellers.

 

[j3ntan]

Is there a jade group on FB we can join to BST? If not, we should make one! The ones I saw were all weird and linked to other countries and speaking foreign languages. Or does everyone prefer the anonymity here? Is this allowed? I just took off a 53.3 sized bangle that I never want to put on again... (too tight and painful) am thinking of selling but would love to trade too! I mean, saving it for my daughter is cool and all (what if she hates jade??) but a BST sounds amazing no?

 

[Junkenpo]

I got these specifically from NachoWyomingJade and her black jades are definitely really good quality! Her Edwards Black is expensive as expected but she has some that may have came from Edwards area but were then scattered around to various other rivers and creeks in Wyoming. I'd say definitely visit her if you're looking for palmstones or specimens pieces to display.
Another shop I wanted to shoutout is Really Old Rocks ran by Bob Scholl, similar to Nacho but he also has some carvings for sale, and lists down where he got his jades from sometime down to the geographic location.
So yeah, these 2 shops are where I'm currently obtaining some black jades and hopefully a few Edwards cobble for my own.
Also I can relate to that since Edwards can easily destroy my bank account if I ever thought of buying a good chunk of it from someone, or a finished product that's large in size.
Oh one more thing, Bob and Nacho both have told me that there are black jades that can rival the same quality as Edwards in terms of tight grain, uniform black, and high gloss without needs of polishing. So do keep that in mind that there's still black jades in Wyoming that can achieve Edwards black jade quality in both color, and luster.

Thanks for the intro to new sellers! I love seeing the jade in its raw or tumbled form. I like to go shelling and my husband jokes about me making my own jewelry, since thatʻs what so many local girls do here with their shells. Part of me likes the idea, especially adding in bits of jade, but I don't know the first thing about what I'd even need. May in another 20 years when I retire, hahah.

Is there a jade group on FB we can join to BST? If not, we should make one! The ones I saw were all weird and linked to other countries and speaking foreign languages. Or does everyone prefer the anonymity here? Is this allowed? I just took off a 53.3 sized bangle that I never want to put on again... (too tight and painful) am thinking of selling but would love to trade too! I mean, saving it for my daughter is cool and all (what if she hates jade??) but a BST sounds amazing no?

I've never found one specific for jade, but I also admit to not looking very hard. I grew up with the "never trust anyone on the internet!" lessons in school and with B+C jade so rampant that I have a tough time trusting random online people. At least with Etsy/Ebay and other established business, there is recourse for return and reimbursement. I don't know what they pay, but Mason Kay does buy vintage jade and there are estate buyers that specialize in jade in Hawaii. TPF does not allow buy-sell-trade in its open forums, but if you have an ebay account, I think you can post links to your auction in the "your auction listings" section.

 

[Junkenpo]

And here are my new-to-me bits!

The teeniest pendant (it needs a jump ring), and a lovely brooch.

 

[BagsNBaguettes]

I haven't posted anything new in awhile.... so here's my latest acquisition! I've been stalking the internet for a bracelet like this ever since I saw @blackmonster post hers years ago. I finally saw one at a price I could manage and I just got it today. I took it out of the packaging and took pics immediately. I'm so in love with the carvings and even though it is segmented jace instead of a whole bangle it has a feeling of strength to it. I haven't named her yet... I need something lively and energetic, preferably in Hawaiian.

OMG.

I love this bracelet! I've been hunting for one that thick for ages- most of the time I find the delicate ones.

 

[Junkenpo]

OMG.

I love this bracelet! I've been hunting for one that thick for ages- most of the time I find the delicate ones.

Thank you! I feel lucky to have found it, I've only seen a few up for sale... usually way out of my price range (like this one) and also the uncarved versions, which are also gorgeous, but out of range. For things like this, I keep an eye out and I'm willing to wait, though mostly because I don't have a choice if I can't afford it! haha My inspo is way early on in this thread - like post 40 & 46.

 

[CraveJade]

Ooh, I would love to hear more about these custom jade pieces! Bangles or smaller bits?

I spend way too much time perusing the internet for jade. The problem is that I always eventually find something. I know I'm happy with my bangles collection because I can finally just admire them without feeling compelled to reach out to the seller or to purchase it, but earrings, necklaces, brooches, beaded things... I get sucked in.



Wow! Where are you getting raw stone from? I'd love something in edwards black. When we first saw it on the thread years ago, I didn't think I could afford any pieces, but I totally could have saved up since then.

I am making an ice band ring, and a chain for my pi disc (green one.) I don’t envision me having to many ice pieces as they have no color but there is some kind of “crystal clarity” about that inspired the ring. I recently bought a green band ring with cherry blossoms on it from Yokdee.
I am a “baby buyer” as along with my only 1 real bangle bought years ago from MK, I am starting my genuine jade collection from scratch. I bought pieces years ago from a seller that took me for about 5 grand in jades that I found out later were not of A quality. The purple I posted was a sample of a bangle I have wanted for maybe 20 years? So I have to either save up as they are pricey or maybe MK can buy their bangle back as credit??? I’ll ask. There is so much out there to acquire other than the bangle though.