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#3,556
*NYC Princess* said:
That makes me feel better that you guys think that Fat Ice Princess was aptly priced. Seems like your Smoke is similar in texture and if I call, it was $1k something? Of course, different colors etc. Youre right, it's hard to price jade.

I'm glad you got your black carved Jade. You've gotten a few carved pieces since Iroh!
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I think the carved pieces are calling me now...each piece of jade is so unique in grain, color, etc... that adding carving on top of that is so much fun for me. Smoke was $2k+ and sometimes I feel like I overpaid, too. I guess in the long run, with the cost of jade going up up up, in a few years it'll be a bargain.

Lots love said:
I love your collection me and u both have faceted bangle mine is black diamond love yours thank u for sharing here's mine you don't see to many faceted bangle jade we are lucky to have one each I find mine to be too fancy for everyday how about u ?
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I really like your black diamond carved, I often wish I could find one in a small size. Your bamboo is nice, too!

Prettydino said:
My package from GeGe designs has arrived! And Grace was so nice to include a little special gift of a smiling Buddha !
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looks great! i like your pics better than the seller pics, it looks much more translucent.

clairejune said:
JKP, beautiful bangles. I love smoke and your Big Jade.
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thanks clairejune!
 
#3,557
Junkenpo said:
I think the carved pieces are calling me now...each piece of jade is so unique in grain, color, etc... that adding carving on top of that is so much fun for me. Smoke was $2k+ and sometimes I feel like I overpaid, too. I guess in the long run, with the cost of jade going up up up, in a few years it'll be a bargain.







I really like your black diamond carved, I often wish I could find one in a small size. Your bamboo is nice, too!







looks great! i like your pics better than the seller pics, it looks much more translucent.







thanks clairejune!
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Thank you so much I love yours too[emoji178]I know it's hard finding jade in your size [emoji17]someday you will [emoji6][emoji5]️
 
#3,563
Well ladies...I took another gamble. I bought an absolutely vivid, vintage blue lavender ring. The setting is a loose, 18k yellow gold one consistent with a 1970's design. It's a 13x17 double cabochon oval.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure by the look and the fact that there are a few red pin prick spots that it's not B grade. But the question is whether it's dyed.
I've been reading up on the arsenal of tests done by labs for dying. I had the floresent light, and the high magnification gem microscope, but not the right spectroscope for dye analysis at home. Husband has since aquired one...so I'm going to pop it out of the setting and try these tests. Will let you know how it goes.

If I'm certain that it's not dyed, then off it goes for re polish, and then I'll reset it and scrap the gold. The seller will offer an exchange for the money if I'm not happy with it.

I'm really hoping I found a treasure in this, because it's my dream color , but it will be fun to try this either way. Wish I had vendor pics to share, but she's removed the listing. Post up this story as it unfolds...
 
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crosso said:
Thanks so much for your reply, J4Me! I ordered the red cord to see if I like that look and plan on playing around with red coral, onyx and the gray beads. I had some bali- style thai silver ones on hand and may try those,too. Gold would definitely spice it up and dress it up, but don't have any laying around at the mo and I think I want this one to be more casual and boho looking. Will have to play when I have time . . . And post and impose upon you for your opinion! 😉
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Solana looks so soft, delicate, and feminine in the sunshine - lovely!


My belated reveal shows that we're sort of on the same jade karma cosmic path! :cool: While you were figuring out the design for your big dragon ball, I was in the middle of working on my black Guatemalan jadeite ball - around 20mm. At that time it was temporarily wired while I was waiting for something to arrive so I didn't mention it. Only yesterday did I finally finish wire wrapping it. Its texture and polish is just like Maya's, but without any yellow/blue streaks. Meanwhile my black grey jadeite barrel beads have been sitting around for weeks while I'm trying to decide if I want a focal bead with them or not. Then recently you posted your grey black barrel beads! Mine are a mottled black grey like yours, but a little darker. (Sorry for the bad out of focal late evening pic.) I plan to knot them on leather cord similar to how the black freshwater pearls (8-9mm) are knotted. Without a focal it'll be a surfer-style choker necklace. With a focal it'll be longer.
 

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#3,565
clairejune said:
Well ladies...I took another gamble. I bought an absolutely vivid, vintage blue lavender ring. The setting is a loose, 18k yellow gold one consistent with a 1970's design. It's a 13x17 double cabochon oval.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure by the look and the fact that there are a few red pin prick spots that it's not B grade. But the question is whether it's dyed.
I've been reading up on the arsenal of tests done by labs for dying. I had the floresent light, and the high magnification gem microscope, but not the right spectroscope for dye analysis at home. Husband has since aquired one...so I'm going to pop it out of the setting and try these tests. Will let you know how it goes.

If I'm certain that it's not dyed, then off it goes for re polish, and then I'll reset it and scrap the gold. The seller will offer an exchange for the money if I'm not happy with it.

I'm really hoping I found a treasure in this, because it's my dream color , but it will be fun to try this either way. Wish I had vendor pics to share, but she's removed the listing. Post up this story as it unfolds...
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Photos please!!! How exciting and good luck with it being untreated!
 
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That's beautiful jade4me! Love how cool and versatile it is!! Great with the beads!

I'm going to be on the same path as you and Crosso s too because a few weeks ago,I ordered 2 siberian Jade ball pendants, around 20-24mms, but each is a different type of siberian jade, and a bangle of another kind of siberian from an etsy seller to check out their jade and see if the products are quality.....anyway, got 2 balls coming that I need to fasten into pendants😄. I have no idea what to do, but yours both are inspiring!

As soon as I can get pictures, I'll post! And thanks for the luck wishes! I hope a made a good choice, but mostly the idea of testing seemed fun, so it's going to be interesting regardless.
 
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Jade4Me said:
Solana looks so soft, delicate, and feminine in the sunshine - lovely!


My belated reveal shows that we're sort of on the same jade karma cosmic path! :cool: While you were figuring out the design for your big dragon ball, I was in the middle of working on my black Guatemalan jadeite ball - around 20mm. At that time it was temporarily wired while I was waiting for something to arrive so I didn't mention it. Only yesterday did I finally finish wire wrapping it. Its texture and polish is just like Maya's, but without any yellow/blue streaks. Meanwhile my black grey jadeite barrel beads have been sitting around for weeks while I'm trying to decide if I want a focal bead with them or not. Then recently you posted your grey black barrel beads! Mine are a mottled black grey like yours, but a little darker. (Sorry for the bad out of focal late evening pic.) I plan to knot them on leather cord similar to how the black freshwater pearls (8-9mm) are knotted. Without a focal it'll be a surfer-style choker necklace. With a focal it'll be longer.
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Beautiful, J4Me - the Guatemalan is super shiny and will look perfect with Maya. I really like that bail and your wrap work is so professional looking!
How funny re the grey barrel beads! Hmmm, did not think about using leather cord. I think I might like that better for mine also to give it more of an earthy vibe. Hope you won't mind if I steal your idea - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, y'know 😉
 
#3,568
clairejune said:
Well ladies...I took another gamble. I bought an absolutely vivid, vintage blue lavender ring. The setting is a loose, 18k yellow gold one consistent with a 1970's design. It's a 13x17 double cabochon oval.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure by the look and the fact that there are a few red pin prick spots that it's not B grade. But the question is whether it's dyed.
I've been reading up on the arsenal of tests done by labs for dying. I had the floresent light, and the high magnification gem microscope, but not the right spectroscope for dye analysis at home. Husband has since aquired one...so I'm going to pop it out of the setting and try these tests. Will let you know how it goes.

If I'm certain that it's not dyed, then off it goes for re polish, and then I'll reset it and scrap the gold. The seller will offer an exchange for the money if I'm not happy with it.

I'm really hoping I found a treasure in this, because it's my dream color , but it will be fun to try this either way. Wish I had vendor pics to share, but she's removed the listing. Post up this story as it unfolds...
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How cool that you can do all that testing yourself! (And empowering! ) I can't wait to see a pic!
 
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And, to be fair, my husband will be doing all of the set up and tell me how it works. Even then, I might not fully understand what I'm looking at. It will take an afternoon to set it up and I hope to learn something about this.
 
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