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I keep seeing everyone's black jade and now I feel like I need one
I do have a mottled grey/black jade on its way....hopefully it ll be here soon...I cannot wait!
And speaking of loving carved jade... found something else that called to me!
My first SC purchase!
I saw her post this bangle over the weekend and the small size and different style of carving said "Push that BIN button!"
She is sooo light! It's very thin, but it does have a chime. Listing says "no cracks" but it does have visible stone lines. It doesn't fluoresce under UV, but I've yet to do a SG test. Once I put her on I decided I was too lazy to take her off again and pull out the scale at the moment.
I'm still mulling over names.
Ooh!! Junkenpo!!!!
I love it!! I have yet to buy from SC...
I love your bangle!!!! It's soo pretty! I haven't stalked SC yet this week...I was for a bit and didn't notice anything new...now I do!!! Ur bangle is so pretty!! I love the carving...it's like a rope!
Geez clairejune!!!!!
U are an expert!!!! U even have all the equipment!!! You should let me send one of my bangles to you so u can test it and give me ur opinion!!!!!
I want to send 2 of my bangles to the GIA just so they have papers....the 3rd, I just want to be pretty darn sure it is a nephrite. I don't care to get the papers since I didn't spend much for it at all...
Are you in the jeweler business??? YOU ARE SO KNOWLEdgable and always seem to know what's up when it comes to jade and such!!
Your blue bangle sure is pretty!!!! I am kind of looking for one since it is my favorite color and my middle name-- "blue"
I have one but it is a very light, light blue/aqua color...it has some nice grain...but not nice and dark like yours!
And speaking of loving carved jade... found something else that called to me!
My first SC purchase!
I saw her post this bangle over the weekend and the small size and different style of carving said "Push that BIN button!"
She is sooo light! It's very thin, but it does have a chime. Listing says "no cracks" but it does have visible stone lines. It doesn't fluoresce under UV, but I've yet to do a SG test. Once I put her on I decided I was too lazy to take her off again and pull out the scale at the moment.
I'm still mulling over names.
Very nice Junkenpo! It's a modern take on a carved bangle. I've never seen one like that before. You mentioned it's a small size... What bangle size are you?
Thank you so much I love it it's very cool Jade bangle crazy way changes colors depending on the lights [emoji300]️[emoji6][emoji6]
I like your purchases specially the blue bangle
Very nice!
Thank you so much I love it too it's so sweet looking [emoji300]️[emoji5]️[emoji5]️
JKP, love your new one. It's got so much rhythm in the lines, a very pleasant motion to it. Love that it's delicate with that carving. Almost reminds me of a beautiful sea shell! Like the gorgeous Sunrise (sunset??)?, or the swirls of a turbin shell...forthat matter, the lines remind me of the Rythm of the gentle waves coming to shore, your wrist is like the shore.
Lots love, congrats on your sky blue. It's very fresh and pretty! And the pendant seems perfect for the Autumn season.
Missloka, I promise you, I am definitely NOT an expert! But I am trying to learn lol! I Was swindled into buying a B grade bangle, which was my first, then I bought another bangle later which was advertised as nephrite but was a jadeite with major issues. I've bought dyed nephrite beads, ( with those, I was suspicious, but just had to check them out for myself), bought a bangle that was suppose to be nephrite and was serpentine, and I sent it back. I've been a sucker enough times but I've learned through those experiences, but not to expert level lol!! And now with this ring, I fully realize I could be wrong in my estimation....sigh. This Jade market is trickery at its worst sometimes, and beauty at its best, which is reason enough to keep pushing right?im sure even those who have been handling Jade for decades still sometimes don't know if a piece is treated or not. Understanding Jade is such a challenge!
Regarding finding out if your bangle is nephrite, first test which will tell you lots is the specific gravity test. It's prettyeasy and you only need a kitchen scale and a calculator, some water and a string or wire...if your bangle is serpentine, it will come in below 2.9, which is when the specific gravity for nephrite starts.
You don't have to worry too much about dye because nephrite is rarely dyed and Is easy to find out by looking for it when held to the light. You would see a very fine mesh like cotton ball textured, skin of color.
Regarding testing, I'm just starting to experiment, and im not sure what I'll be looking at. For dye, it's a good fit, but for testing for polymer in B grade, I don't know if this equipment is fully sufficient. It tests infared but I'm not sure how far into the infared. The short of it is that I'm a total beginner at the spectroscopy. But maybe I'll get better
thanks for your kind compliments!
Which bangles were you thinking of sending to the GIA? Is there something about them that you are suspicious of?
Lots love, congrats on your sky blue. It's very fresh and pretty! And the pendant seems perfect for the Autumn season.
Missloka, I promise you, I am definitely NOT an expert! But I am trying to learn lol! I Was swindled into buying a B grade bangle, which was my first, then I bought another bangle later which was advertised as nephrite but was a jadeite with major issues. I've bought dyed nephrite beads, ( with those, I was suspicious, but just had to check them out for myself), bought a bangle that was suppose to be nephrite and was serpentine, and I sent it back. I've been a sucker enough times but I've learned through those experiences, but not to expert level lol!! And now with this ring, I fully realize I could be wrong in my estimation....sigh. This Jade market is trickery at its worst sometimes, and beauty at its best, which is reason enough to keep pushing right?im sure even those who have been handling Jade for decades still sometimes don't know if a piece is treated or not. Understanding Jade is such a challenge!
Regarding finding out if your bangle is nephrite, first test which will tell you lots is the specific gravity test. It's prettyeasy and you only need a kitchen scale and a calculator, some water and a string or wire...if your bangle is serpentine, it will come in below 2.9, which is when the specific gravity for nephrite starts.
You don't have to worry too much about dye because nephrite is rarely dyed and Is easy to find out by looking for it when held to the light. You would see a very fine mesh like cotton ball textured, skin of color.
Regarding testing, I'm just starting to experiment, and im not sure what I'll be looking at. For dye, it's a good fit, but for testing for polymer in B grade, I don't know if this equipment is fully sufficient. It tests infared but I'm not sure how far into the infared. The short of it is that I'm a total beginner at the spectroscopy. But maybe I'll get better
thanks for your kind compliments!Which bangles were you thinking of sending to the GIA? Is there something about them that you are suspicious of?
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Thanks for all the compliments on the new-to-me bangle, jadies!
Lots love, your blue is gorgeous and your monkey looks happily mischievous! I like the icy color.
2boys_jademommy, I haven't checked against my calipers, but this carved was listed as a 50mm, and that "feels" about right. PL is a 51mm, and that's about my sweet spot for wider D shapes on the left, so most of my bangles are give or take 1mm in either direction, with the exception of a few larger ones. On the right, I usually only wear Smoke, which is a 52.2mm
clairejune, would you ever think about getting certified as a gemmologist?
Lots love, your blue is gorgeous and your monkey looks happily mischievous! I like the icy color.
2boys_jademommy, I haven't checked against my calipers, but this carved was listed as a 50mm, and that "feels" about right. PL is a 51mm, and that's about my sweet spot for wider D shapes on the left, so most of my bangles are give or take 1mm in either direction, with the exception of a few larger ones. On the right, I usually only wear Smoke, which is a 52.2mm
clairejune, would you ever think about getting certified as a gemmologist?
JKP, I've never thought about it, but sure, I'd consider it when I've got some more time if it's not prohibitively expensive.
Piosavsfan, just beautiful! The colors are so cool and dreamy. It reminds me. Of Elsa's ice queen gown.