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#4,201
Dster1: Cool carvings! Is it a cabbage? How big is it?

Is it heavier than it looks and cool to the touch?

Do you have access to a UV flashlight? If you can check it under long and short wave UV for florescence that's one way to check for some dyes/impregnation. Since it is one piece, if you can get a scale and bucket big enough to suspend it in the water, you could also check specific gravity.
 
#4,202
Junkenpo said:
Dster1: Cool carvings! Is it a cabbage? How big is it?

Is it heavier than it looks and cool to the touch?

Do you have access to a UV flashlight? If you can check it under long and short wave UV for florescence that's one way to check for some dyes/impregnation. Since it is one piece, if you can get a scale and bucket big enough to suspend it in the water, you could also check specific gravity.
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Yes it's a cabbage and around 15 lbs. not sure if that weight is more or less than what it should be. the size is around 1 foot long and it's cool to touch. I don't have a UV flashlight :(
 
#4,203
crosso said:
Can never resist taking pics of La Vie en Rose - she is one of my most favorites!
Also - Churk got my bangle yesterday, has already disassembled and weighed everything and communicated with me three times today. Very impressed with his service. If his skill is equal to it, I will be completely thrilled despite the extra cost, because Lila will be better than she was originally and ready to last another generation. Can't wait for her to be reborn!
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Such a beautiful bangle Crosso - I love roses.
Lila will be returned to you all prettied up in no time I'm sure:) Churk does sound very professional and customer focussed.
 
#4,205
piosavsfan said:
Crosso, La Vie en Rose is one of the most beautiful bangles I've seen. Where did you get it?
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Thank you so much, Piosavsfan! ,I got her from Desire Treasures. She has some beautiful bangles! There are two she has now that I adore, but cannot justify the price - unless I win the lottery, then I'll get them BOTH, lol!
 
#4,206
Tea and JKP!! Look what I found from SC - bats! I had been wanting a multicolored necklace, but the ones I've seen lately were too steep (except one from Alohamemorabilia that got away - hope a jade sister nabbed it!) and I have several bead necklaces already. I love the whimsical look of this one and since I've bought so much from Suzanne, she gives me great deals, so could not resist such cute little batties 😊 Listing and Suzanne said grade a, but as usual pics are not so good.
 

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#4,207
crosso said:
Beautiful, annetok! I shop for Baltic amber beads off and on, as I'd really like a graduated big bead necklace in either cognac or cherry color. I did not know of Sumatran amber, will have to check this out!
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It's hard to find real baltic amber these days at the sizes I needed so when I found Sumatra Amber I just went with it! There was a jewelry shop in my country, selling a baltic amber necklaces, but he was asking 4,000 USD for it. Whew!
 
#4,208
crosso said:
Can never resist taking pics of La Vie en Rose - she is one of my most favorites!
Also - Churk got my bangle yesterday, has already disassembled and weighed everything and communicated with me three times today. Very impressed with his service. If his skill is equal to it, I will be completely thrilled despite the extra cost, because Lila will be better than she was originally and ready to last another generation. Can't wait for her to be reborn!
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Very pretty!
 
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crosso said:
Tea and JKP!! Look what I found from SC - bats! I had been wanting a multicolored necklace, but the ones I've seen lately were too steep (except one from Alohamemorabilia that got away - hope a jade sister nabbed it!) and I have several bead necklaces already. I love the whimsical look of this one and since I've bought so much from Suzanne, she gives me great deals, so could not resist such cute little batties 😊 Listing and Suzanne said grade a, but as usual pics are not so good.
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Very fun and whimsical! I love that little white bat with the bright green dot 😊
 
#4,212
crosso said:
Thanks, jademommy! I love roses too - and the song my bangle is named for, as it reminds me of my grandparents. What are you wearing today?
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That's nice it reminds you of your grandparents. So many reasons why your rose bangle is so special to you. 😊
Today the only jade I wore is my usual everyday slim princess bangle.
 
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