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Thanks, J4Me and JKP! J4Me, I had to go back on the semiprecious thread to find that ring - its beautiful!
JKP, the seller of the chrysoprase one is vanesspan on ebay, Millicat turned me onto them. About the same pricing as reikocrystalbeads, I'd say, but same good quality stones.
 
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annetok said:
Is this the jade from junlonanve1314?? She looks like snow!
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Siblings! Snow is so lovely!

But Nope, she's from Suzanne_corner :)

jade4me said:
Yes, if it has a flat inside and a rounded outside it's a D-shape - if you took a cross section of it it'd look like the letter "D". If you can put on & take off a 51mm with no soap & water, then you can probably go down to 48-49mm with soap & water! But probably from 49-50mm up to 52mm would be the most comfortable if you intend to change your bangles often, which means you've got to get shopping for your future bangles!
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thank you the shape makes sense now! It's so exciting to know my size! I'm going to try yoga this morning and see if she truly can be a 24-7 bangle. I slept so wonderfully with her on!
 
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designergoods said:
Hi Ladies! I am back from my trip. What beautiful jade you all have to share and a big congratulations on all new jade that found wonderful homes to people here!

Here is my newest bangle, Fern because of her creamy pastel color green and fresh nature. She is also pictured with Galadriel :smile1:
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I love your new bangle! What a beautiful color and perfect name! Sorry if I missed it, what trip were you on? I hope you had a wonderful time with lots of new memories :)
 
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Hi ladies! I purchased my first bangle last night but now I'm anxious about whether I'm going to like it. I know it has a flaw, which I don't really mind. I wanted to get an inexpensive jadeite bangle that I can wear with almost everything and wanted to try out the sizing before I make more expensive purchases in the future. Any thoughts? It's probably going to be a couple of weeks until it gets to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-100-Natural-A-JADE-Jadeite-Bangle-Bracelet-64-mm-725312-/311414588475?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=i1YKBGWXGNs9FkblepK7g6d5eGo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
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piosavsfan said:
Hi ladies! I purchased my first bangle last night but now I'm anxious about whether I'm going to like it. I know it has a flaw, which I don't really mind. I wanted to get an inexpensive jadeite bangle that I can wear with almost everything and wanted to try out the sizing before I make more expensive purchases in the future. Any thoughts? It's probably going to be a couple of weeks until it gets to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-100-N...WXGNs9FkblepK7g6d5eGo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Can't go wrong with gojade for inexpensive jadeite - all grade a and certified. Not the highest quality, but most is still quite pretty and not full of dye or polymer.
 
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piosavsfan said:
Hi ladies! I purchased my first bangle last night but now I'm anxious about whether I'm going to like it. I know it has a flaw, which I don't really mind. I wanted to get an inexpensive jadeite bangle that I can wear with almost everything and wanted to try out the sizing before I make more expensive purchases in the future. Any thoughts? It's probably going to be a couple of weeks until it gets to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-100-Natural-A-JADE-Jadeite-Bangle-Bracelet-64-mm-725312-/311414588475?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=i1YKBGWXGNs9FkblepK7g6d5eGo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Looks lovely to me:)
That's a fantastic price too!
 
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piosavsfan said:
Hi ladies! I purchased my first bangle last night but now I'm anxious about whether I'm going to like it. I know it has a flaw, which I don't really mind. I wanted to get an inexpensive jadeite bangle that I can wear with almost everything and wanted to try out the sizing before I make more expensive purchases in the future. Any thoughts? It's probably going to be a couple of weeks until it gets to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-100-N...WXGNs9FkblepK7g6d5eGo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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They are reputable for A grade jadeite. I've had no issues with my purchases from them - pendants and charms, but no bangle yet. This is a nice buy! I don't think it's easy to find a round princess shape in this larger size. If it ends up being a bit big on you, then you HAVE to buy more! ;-)
 
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I am thrilled to have found this forum and have spent hours tonight reading through the posts. I hope you all don't mind if I jump in with questions. First, I was not able to find the post listing the reputable jade sellers. Please point me to the right direction. Next, I am located in the U.S. And my question is am I able buy to jade from oversees from Hong Kong or any other country and will I have to pay import taxes? Is it possible to buy Burmese Jade? Last question for now, how are people testing the quality of the jade. Thank you all very much and I am excited to make my first purchase.
 
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Taishan said:
I am thrilled to have found this forum and have spent hours tonight reading through the posts. I hope you all don't mind if I jump in with questions. First, I was not able to find the post listing the reputable jade sellers. Please point me to the right direction. Next, I am located in the U.S. And my question is am I able buy to jade from oversees from Hong Kong or any other country and will I have to pay import taxes? Is it possible to buy Burmese Jade? Last question for now, how are people testing the quality of the jade. Thank you all very much and I am excited to make my first purchase.
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Welcome Taishan!
You should be able to find the thread purse from purseforum thread index but you can also just google the reputable jade sellers list, pursefoeum and find the thread. Lots of good info.
Not sure where you are in the US but if there are jewellery stores I would recommend going here first so you can try in bangles for size. I'm in Toronto Canada and we have some great jewellers here selling A grade jade. I do find there are better prices online though. As for Burnese jade I believe most jadiete is from Burma and so yes you can buy Burmese jade in stores and online. Happy shopping 😊
 
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Taishan said:
I am thrilled to have found this forum and have spent hours tonight reading through the posts. I hope you all don't mind if I jump in with questions. First, I was not able to find the post listing the reputable jade sellers. Please point me to the right direction. Next, I am located in the U.S. And my question is am I able buy to jade from oversees from Hong Kong or any other country and will I have to pay import taxes? Is it possible to buy Burmese Jade? Last question for now, how are people testing the quality of the jade. Thank you all very much and I am excited to make my first purchase.
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Hi and welcome!

I'm in the US, too, with no local jade sellers so I buy online. I have purchased from sellers in Hong Kong with no issue and so far no import tax. You might incur import tax if your purchase is expensive & your seller labels the package accurately. You cannot buy directly from Burma, but would have to go through other sellers. If you can see my signature, I have listed + linked the jade threads we have, including the seller thread and the a semi-precious stone thread.

As for testing the quality of the jade.... Do you mean for translucency, color, grain, inclusions, or do you mean to check if it is untreated? To check if jade is untreated, I have a UV light that shines on both short wave and long wave to check if the jade fluoresces, and I will use a kitchen scale to check the specific gravity. I have a loupe to look for spider-webbing, and indications of color polish. For bangles, I listen for a high clear chime.

However, untreated Grade A jadeite doesn't always equal expensive or "good quality". Even untreated jadeite can be opaque, full of inclusions, cracks, and stone lines, large grains, and uneven coloring. It's sometimes a hunt to find a balance between quality and price, but there are treasures at all price points! Jade is a true addiction. ;)
 
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Jeanek said:
I love your new bangle! What a beautiful color and perfect name! Sorry if I missed it, what trip were you on? I hope you had a wonderful time with lots of new memories :)
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Hi Jeanek! Thank you for your sweet comments. Went to visit family in San Diego. It was nice my children got to visit with their great grandparents, along with San Diego Zoo, Sea World and beaches. I ate way to much on that trip but lots of fun :D
 
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piosavsfan said:
Hi ladies! I purchased my first bangle last night but now I'm anxious about whether I'm going to like it. I know it has a flaw, which I don't really mind. I wanted to get an inexpensive jadeite bangle that I can wear with almost everything and wanted to try out the sizing before I make more expensive purchases in the future. Any thoughts? It's probably going to be a couple of weeks until it gets to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-100-Natural-A-JADE-Jadeite-Bangle-Bracelet-64-mm-725312-/311414588475?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=i1YKBGWXGNs9FkblepK7g6d5eGo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Congrats on your first (and I am sure not last) bangle! You cant go wrong with that seller and at that price point to give the size and shape a run. It is a good color to wear with anything and a simple design that is very feminine. Please share mod shots when you receive it :smile1:
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
Welcome Taishan!
You should be able to find the thread purse from purseforum thread index but you can also just google the reputable jade sellers list, pursefoeum and find the thread. Lots of good info.
Not sure where you are in the US but if there are jewellery stores I would recommend going here first so you can try in bangles for size. I'm in Toronto Canada and we have some great jewellers here selling A grade jade. I do find there are better prices online though. As for Burnese jade I believe most jadiete is from Burma and so yes you can buy Burmese jade in stores and online. Happy shopping 😊
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Junkenpo said:
Hi and welcome!

I'm in the US, too, with no local jade sellers so I buy online. I have purchased from sellers in Hong Kong with no issue and so far no import tax. You might incur import tax if your purchase is expensive & your seller labels the package accurately. You cannot buy directly from Burma, but would have to go through other sellers. If you can see my signature, I have listed + linked the jade threads we have, including the seller thread and the a semi-precious stone thread.

As for testing the quality of the jade.... Do you mean for translucency, color, grain, inclusions, or do you mean to check if it is untreated? To check if jade is untreated, I have a UV light that shines on both short wave and long wave to check if the jade fluoresces, and I will use a kitchen scale to check the specific gravity. I have a loupe to look for spider-webbing, and indications of color polish. For bangles, I listen for a high clear chime.

However, untreated Grade A jadeite doesn't always equal expensive or "good quality". Even untreated jadeite can be opaque, full of inclusions, cracks, and stone lines, large grains, and uneven coloring. It's sometimes a hunt to find a balance between quality and price, but there are treasures at all price points! Jade is a true addiction. ;)
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perfectly said :yes:
 
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