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#2,882
dster1 said:
Would you choose bangle A or bangle B, neither? Any advice is appreciated!!

Bangle A: img0.etsystatic.com/063/0/10233283/il_570xN.754593908_mc8i.jpg
img1.etsystatic.com/053/0/10233283/il_570xN.754713281_7he3.jpg



Bangle B: (costs $100 more than the one above-worth it?)
img0.etsystatic.com/066/0/10233283/il_570xN.766477306_k5r5.jpg
img1.etsystatic.com/054/0/10233283/il_570xN.766595203_tu67.jpg


Thank you in advance!!
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Dster, can't see your pics, but just read Claire's post and agree - I have only bought one small pendant from Churkworkshop, but have also heard good things from others. I think Piosavsfan new bangle is from him (?). All look to be grade a.
 
#2,884
clairejune said:
Dster1, I would go with bangle 2 because of the colors. I think it is worth the extra because it pops a bit more. I think it's from Churkworks... Or some similar name...on etsy, right? Though I haven't bought from them, I've read others' positive reviews. My guess is that it's A grade.

Fanof, how exciting! Love those rich yellows! Can't wait to see the modeling pics!
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thanks, claire. i am waiting impatiently for them to arrive. :D
 
#2,885
crosso said:
Ooooh! Love the bangle and dragon ball, Fan! Where did you find the bangle? Have not seen any yellows in a long time, it's really nice. Can't wait to see more pics!
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thanks, crosso. they are gifts fr someone special. he got the bangle and bead fr gegedesigns and the money frog fr gojade. the money frog is a fengshui symbol for attracting wealth and prosperity. and yes, its sitting on top of a coin. :smile1:
 
#2,886
Crosso, gorgeous ring and pendant! The ring has that electric, apple green. That color looks great on you!

I also love the chain/pendant paired with the bangle. It's fresh and looks like it tinkles beautifully.
 
#2,888
fanofjadeite said:
thanks, claire. i am waiting impatiently for them to arrive. :D
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crosso said:
Dster, can't see your pics, but just read Claire's post and agree - I have only bought one small pendant from Churkworkshop, but have also heard good things from others. I think Piosavsfan new bangle is from him (?). All look to be grade a.
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clairejune said:
Dster1, I would go with bangle 2 because of the colors. I think it is worth the extra because it pops a bit more. I think it's from Churkworks... Or some similar name...on etsy, right? Though I haven't bought from them, I've read others' positive reviews. My guess is that it's A grade.



Fanof, how exciting! Love those rich yellows! Can't wait to see the modeling pics!
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2boys_jademommy said:
Dster I posted before realizing there are two pics for each bangle..... When I look at the second pic for Bangle B I think there may be a possibility that it is not A grade. I would find out out from the seller before deciding. Maybe some of the other Jadies can give better advice. I am still learning how to differentiate A grade jade. Sometimes it really tricky.
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Thank you everyone for your replies!! These are from churk. :) Here are the pics again if you couldn't see it properly. Don't mean to spam the thread!

Bangle A:
ImageUploadedByPurseForum1440873940.579259.jpg
ImageUploadedByPurseForum1440873961.715304.jpg

Bangle B:
ImageUploadedByPurseForum1440873887.052070.jpg
ImageUploadedByPurseForum1440873908.614158.jpg
ImageUploadedByPurseForum1440873826.009867.jpg
 
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#2,891
fanofjadeite said:
thanks, crosso. they are gifts fr someone special. he got the bangle and bead fr gegedesigns and the money frog fr gojade. the money frog is a fengshui symbol for attracting wealth and prosperity. and yes, its sitting on top of a coin. :smile1:
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Very nice gifts!! Hope your money frog brings you lot$ of prosperity! (To buy more jade, of course! 😁)
 
#2,892
clairejune said:
Crosso, gorgeous ring and pendant! The ring has that electric, apple green. That color looks great on you!

I also love the chain/pendant paired with the bangle. It's fresh and looks like it tinkles beautifully.
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Thanks, Claire! The ring was a purchase this summer and I do love the bright summery color! Solana you have seen before and probably will again, as it is one of my favorite bangles.😉
 
#2,893
Ugh. So got a call from my jeweler and the lavender hinged bangle is taking forever to repair because the crack in the hinge is on the outside of the hinge and very hard to get to with the arc welder to reinforce. He was taking it to a colleague with a laser today to see if that could get it, otherwise will probably have to go to an Asian jeweler in NY for an entirely new hinge. Word to the wise - when buying hinged bangles, always ask for a guarantee of the hinge condition as well as the grade of jade, because they are not easy to fix!
 
#2,894
crosso said:
Ugh. So got a call from my jeweler and the lavender hinged bangle is taking forever to repair because the crack in the hinge is on the outside of the hinge and very hard to get to with the arc welder to reinforce. He was taking it to a colleague with a laser today to see if that could get it, otherwise will probably have to go to an Asian jeweler in NY for an entirely new hinge. Word to the wise - when buying hinged bangles, always ask for a guarantee of the hinge condition as well as the grade of jade, because they are not easy to fix!
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If the second jeweler can't fix it with the laser, does anyone know of a source for bangle hinge/clasp parts? I hate the thought of sending this beauty off somewhere, especially since I only wore it for less than a day and haven't been able to enjoy it yet and I really trust my jeweler locally.
 
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