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#2,491
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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Hello Junkenpo, thank you so much for responding to my post. Thank you for explaining the buying oversees and the testing of jade. I had no idea what kinds of tests people were doing. I had only read about the expense infrared spectroscope. But now that you have mentioned them I will do some more homework. Btw, thanks also for the links to other forums under your signature. I can already feel the addiction and collection bug coming on. :p:smile1:
 
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So I have been looking and spent a lot of time on GoJade and I also went to the Chinese site www.gdgig.com and was able to look up GoJade's certificates to get more information on the bangles. It was really helpful and when I was considering between two bangles it indicated that one was "translucent" and the other was "slightly transparent". Getting as much information as possible was very helpful. From what I gathered, jade is registered with www.gdgig.com. Does anyone know more about this site and do all jade coming from parts of Asia would be registered? Oh, it also took me a while to figure out how to get the browser to do the Chinese to English translation. So I thought I would share:

1. Use Google Chrome
2. Go to this website and drag the language you want to the top of the Chrome header - https://translate.google.com/translate_buttons. It took me a couple of times to get it to do something. And to be honest, I still don't know how exactly I got it to work. :-/
3. Open a new tab and insert the www.gdgig.com in the url space and if the translator snap in tool is there it will automatically start trying to translate. You should see a buttons just below the menu bar to translate from one language to another.
4. To view certificates, click on "Certificate" at the menubar of www.gdgig.com.
5. In the middle of the "Certificate" page, click in the white box and insert the certificate number then click on the button under the input.

If I can figure out how to insert .png files I can include screen shots.
 
#2,493
2boys_jademommy said:
You're welcome Taishan:) how cool that you met the Mason brothers! I bet they do have incredible pieces. In general I have found online prices less than retail stores in Toronto and I'm assuming the Toronto prices are similar to those in other cities that have a fair amount of stores selling jade such as as New York or San Franciso. I wonder if it is because they don't necessarily have an storefront and save on rent.
Anyway great that you found what you needed and I hope you find a fabulous bangle soon - or pendant or earring etc 😊
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Thanks Jademommy! You won't believe this but I made a purchase with GoJade today!!! :giggles: I am super excited and felt good about making the purchase because of all of the information provide on this Forum. I will send pics when it arrives and I figure out how to include pics.
 
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wow! looks like i have a lot of catching up to do. this thread moves so fast! :smile1: before i do that, let me post pic of my completed goldfish earrings. i decided to use copper hooks instead of sterling silver. i like how they turned out. :p
 

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#2,498
teagansmum said:
I'll never be able to catch up with all your lovely posts but going back a bit I must say,
Fan, your ring is so cute and transclucent. Love the delicate carving.
Scent, the colors on your bangle are so vivid and nothing better than a sentimental bangle handed down!
Annetok, you new bangle is so soft in color and unique with specks flowing through. I'm a softie for lots of things going on in jade.
Fan, your stacks are so whimsical!! Love them!
Zipcount, you have my dream bangle!! All I can say is OMG!!!!!!
Trekkie, nothing better to look at than the combination of silver and jade. Great choice in a lovely sellers selection!
Red, your bangle came to you not far from where I am. I love the detail and color. Beautiful!!
I've missed so many posts to comment on but have checked in constantly and happy to see jade fever never ends!! Keep it up ladies!! xo
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thanks, tea :hugs:i love your new bangles too, especially Hope. :tup:
 
#2,499
Pinkiemom said:
Wow what a beauty!!!! Or should I say beauties! What are those colorful bangles in between your 2 jade bangles? Are they plastic bracelets?
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thanks, pinkiemom. those colorful ones are silicone/rubber bracelets. i used them as buffer between my 2 bangles because they are soft and will not make any clanking sound when the bangles hit them. :smile1:
 
#2,500
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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hi, designergoods :hugs:hope u enjoyed your trip, and congrats on your new bangle. she is so creamy looking. :love:
 
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Jeanek said:
My very first jadeite bangle is here. I've tried very hard not to fall in love before everything checks out, but I'm afraid I already have! It took me all of the hr that I've had it. I'm doing a density test tonight, but I'm sure everything will be fine!

I somehow managed to get the right size the first time! Yay! Now I have to get a bangle for my tween dd :)

How many pictures are too many? Haha. It's hard to photograph the variances because they are so pale
All your help has been wonderful, so if you see anything off, feel free to comment! I'm brand new and am so appreciative of your knowledge :)
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jeanek, congrats on your new bangle. she is very pretty and looks like a perfect fit. :smile1::tup:
 
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