The JADE thread!
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I found a seller on ebay that seems to have bangles ranging from cheap to "holy-moly" prices. Seller seems to disclose flaws (cracks/pits/rough surface etc) so kinda feels trustworthy? I don't really know. So since it's my first time purchasing online and with this seller (didn't see anyone review the seller in the "Reputable jade seller's list" thread) I bought a cheap bangle ($22) just to test waters.
This is the one I got:
Seller noted the flaw as "cracked lines on surface" which I believe is tht brown/yellow line you see in the second pic.
Fingers crossed. Seller has some mid-range priced lavender/green bangles so if this one turns out ok I might spring for one.
Will also add my review to the other thread once I get it.
UPDATE: I just noticed the paypal ID is the same as one that was mentioned in the reputable jade seller list thread. Seems the seller might have changed their ebay username? or started a new store on ebay? The paypal ID is kjya2011111 which I'm guessing is the same as the one mentioned in that thread (kjya2011) but the ebay store name is "only-jade". Will update more once I get it, since Jade4Me mentioned someone bought from kjya2011 previously and it was powder polished.
This is the one I got:
Seller noted the flaw as "cracked lines on surface" which I believe is tht brown/yellow line you see in the second pic.
Fingers crossed. Seller has some mid-range priced lavender/green bangles so if this one turns out ok I might spring for one.
Will also add my review to the other thread once I get it.UPDATE: I just noticed the paypal ID is the same as one that was mentioned in the reputable jade seller list thread. Seems the seller might have changed their ebay username? or started a new store on ebay? The paypal ID is kjya2011111 which I'm guessing is the same as the one mentioned in that thread (kjya2011) but the ebay store name is "only-jade". Will update more once I get it, since Jade4Me mentioned someone bought from kjya2011 previously and it was powder polished.
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Do be sure to do a review when you get it! It looks nice for the price... if you have a loupe, you can usually tell color polish because it looks like specks of color and tends to settle into the fault lines in the jade.
Sometimes it is hit or miss with the sellers. My $11 jade was a great surprise, much better quality than I was expecting, so I bought a pendant and that was great, too.... but the next bangle I ordered from that seller broke the first time I tried it on. Seller refunded right away, so I would still recommend. I'm 2 for 3 with that seller's jade lasting. Haven't seen anything else yet that calls.
Sometimes it is hit or miss with the sellers. My $11 jade was a great surprise, much better quality than I was expecting, so I bought a pendant and that was great, too.... but the next bangle I ordered from that seller broke the first time I tried it on. Seller refunded right away, so I would still recommend. I'm 2 for 3 with that seller's jade lasting. Haven't seen anything else yet that calls.
Thanks for the tip!
I have a loupe for diamonds so will check it once it arrives.Thanks for sharing about the seller you bought from, your reviews on the other thread are very helpful
I also won some bids on some small pendants from gojade & preciousjadiete. Will share once I get these.
Now the torturous "waiting for my parcel" game begins haha
Yay! Oh dear I can see how sore your hand is! Black diamond is so very exquisite. Be sure to pamper your hand with some soothing creams.
I found a seller on ebay that seems to have bangles ranging from cheap to "holy-moly" prices. Seller seems to disclose flaws (cracks/pits/rough surface etc) so kinda feels trustworthy? I don't really know. So since it's my first time purchasing online and with this seller (didn't see anyone review the seller in the "Reputable jade seller's list" thread) I bought a cheap bangle ($22) just to test waters.
Seller noted the flaw as "cracked lines on surface" which I believe is tht brown/yellow line you see in the second pic.
Fingers crossed. Seller has some mid-range priced lavender/green bangles so if this one turns out ok I might spring for one.
UPDATE: I just noticed the paypal ID is the same as one that was mentioned in the reputable jade seller list thread. Seems the seller might have changed their ebay username? or started a new store on ebay? The paypal ID is kjya2011111 which I'm guessing is the same as the one mentioned in that thread (kjya2011) but the ebay store name is "only-jade". Will update more once I get it, since Jade4Me mentioned someone bought from kjya2011 previously and it was powder polished.
@BabyDarling---
I buy from that seller a great deal--kjya 2011 aka:only_jade --especially for gifts!.
They always give me lower prices when I ask...and I always do lol!!! For your $22 bangle, I would have said $15 and they would have said probably $17.....
I haven't had any color polished bangles from them yet (??) and I ve bough everything from cheap-o bangles for 7 yr Olds to their more expensive ones and so far I ve always been happy.
Someone I HAVE had color polished bangles from is bestallitemforyou
They have some really pretty affordable bangles, but sometimes they come color polished so I have to go at it with the acetone.... I LOVED my gray bangle I got from them but it had a spot of purple (??) Color polish on the inside (??) and just a small spot on the surface of the bangle. It was almost like someone accidentally dropped it on some surface with color polish, or maybe the brush they used to apply the stuff accidentally touched my poor gray girl....
Color polish....yuck!!!!
Ooh!! I just love this bangle!!!! Who did you get it from??! I so want a diamond cut bangle like this!!! Such a Beauty!!!!
Your poor hand!!!! What did u do to it girl???
Ms Blue, so glad you're feeling better and your new dark Hetian looks great on you! I love my jadeite bangles, but just adore wearing and rubbing my nephrite ones!
@Jade4Me!---
Yes, slowly I am and I hope it keeps getting better then it was.
I like this hetian a lot....lol, I want more!!! I wanted straight black, but I am happy with this one, it looks black but in the light it's a very dark green.
I love rubbing my nephrite lol!!! People probably think I'm a weirdo, but it feels....soothing
@Jade4me--
I am worried about my little man...I had mine out years ago and geez it was painful!!!!!
Your sick as well J4me??? Wow.... I think everyone is
I hope it's not too cold for Halloween.....I think it might be tho...My bangle, I think it has been helping. Fanofjadeite told me to wear it on my right instead of left (I wear one on each wrist to give all thr bangles some love ) and it seems to be working out somehow? Lol, I didn't put much faith into it, but it seems to be working ok?!
thank you for the compliments on my bangles, ms_lokaand my wide carved is my absolute favorite. i actually will miss her if i am not wearing her. hahahahaha...
That black carved is a beauty!!!! I love it!!!!
I like the snug bangles too. It's weird, I started out with looser ones, now I'm buying the snug ones, I don't wear the loose bangles as much anymore and when I do, it bugs me and I worry about the jade hitting something.
I love your black beauty bangle!! She's pretty!
Thank you for the feedback dear! [emoji173]️ Next time I buy from them I'd try negotiating the price. Didn't know that was possible haha. Thank you for the tip!!!
Glad to hear you had positive experiences with this seller
I really wish sellers wouldn't colour polish their items
I found a seller on ebay that seems to have bangles ranging from cheap to "holy-moly" prices. Seller seems to disclose flaws (cracks/pits/rough surface etc) so kinda feels trustworthy? I don't really know. So since it's my first time purchasing online and with this seller (didn't see anyone review the seller in the "Reputable jade seller's list" thread) I bought a cheap bangle ($22) just to test waters.
This is the one I got:
Seller noted the flaw as "cracked lines on surface" which I believe is tht brown/yellow line you see in the second pic.
Fingers crossed. Seller has some mid-range priced lavender/green bangles so if this one turns out ok I might spring for one.
UPDATE: I just noticed the paypal ID is the same as one that was mentioned in the reputable jade seller list thread. Seems the seller might have changed their ebay username? or started a new store on ebay? The paypal ID is kjya2011111 which I'm guessing is the same as the one mentioned in that thread (kjya2011) but the ebay store name is "only-jade". Will update more once I get it, since Jade4Me mentioned someone bought from kjya2011 previously and it was powder polished.
That's a beauty! Reminds me of a cloud, and then I thought Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy cos the yellow line reminded me of his hair lol. I personally love that crack of yellow. Like lightening!
hahahahaha now I can't unsee it! Good call, it's like a lightning strike amidst a storm of clouds. XD and gosh in final fantasy, Cloud's blonde hair always stood out from his dark clothes and Buster sword! maybe when it comes I should nickname it "Cloud".
