The JADE thread!
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Though she feels tough to take off, she sure looks like a perfect fit for you. She looks nice a snug yet has room for movement. I love your bangle!
Sitting at Mcdonald's the other day while the BF was ordering, I started taking photos of Malaysia as she looked so shiny in the lighting. I tend to do that often in different places when the light strikes just right. I don't even notice people watching me do it anymore. lol
Sitting at Mcdonald's the other day while the BF was ordering, I started taking photos of Malaysia as she looked so shiny in the lighting. I tend to do that often in different places when the light strikes just right. I don't even notice people watching me do it anymore. lol
Now you got me wanting a Big Mac and fries lol! Malaysia is super shiny and I love dark greens in her. It's a wonderfully mysterious looking bangle
Ultimate Jadeite, our trusted eBay and Etsy seller, is based in Singapore. They don't have an actual store but you may set up an appointment to meet with them. I contacted them thru Etsy/eBay before but unfortunately did not have time to set up a meeting during my short visit.
One of our Jade Ladies bought a lovely lavender bangle from Yok Dee in Chinatown. I was able to visit one of the jewelry stores at Marina Bay Sands and got a pleasant viewing of imperial green jade (with prices to match though).
Another of our Jade Ladies ordered from Choo Yi Lin. Their jade pieces are nontraditional, mixing jade with semiprecious stone and metal (both gold and gold plated sterling silver is my understanding). Their retail store locations are listed on their website. It is also possible to arrange a meeting at your location of choice (hotel/office).
I hope our Singapore based Jade Ladies will chime in as I recall a mention of a Singapore Jade/Gem Testing Center where one may have their pieces tested. If I remember right, it is possible to have just a verbal confirmation of the jade quality (Grade A or otherwise) immediately or one may get a certificate in which case there is a one week waiting period.
http://www.yokdeejadeite.com/
http://chooyilin.com/
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Li Hong is another reputable place in Chinatown for quality traditional pieces. FYI, sales tax as I understand is already worked in the price. Haggling is the norm and you may get a better bargain if you offer to pay in cash
http://lihongjade.com/main/index.php/component/main/?view=main
http://lihongjade.com/main/index.php/component/main/?view=bangle
http://lihongjade.com/main/index.php/component/main/?view=main
http://lihongjade.com/main/index.php/component/main/?view=bangle
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Update:
I posted last week or so about a black jade piece in question. Thankfully, Crosso, 2boys_jademommy and Silver Mom were quick to help me out and ease my anxiety by showing me their own black jade pieces.
After a week with the gemologist and consulting other experts - they did confirm that my bangle is a true natural black jade!
Although, they didn't specify whether it was nephrite or jadeite but oh well.... I can rest assure and enjoy my bangle for years to come!
Here is a picture of it!
It's a pure opaque jet black jade with such a shiny finish! It's as black as black can be!
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I posted last week or so about a black jade piece in question. Thankfully, Crosso, 2boys_jademommy and Silver Mom were quick to help me out and ease my anxiety by showing me their own black jade pieces.
After a week with the gemologist and consulting other experts - they did confirm that my bangle is a true natural black jade!
Although, they didn't specify whether it was nephrite or jadeite but oh well.... I can rest assure and enjoy my bangle for years to come!
Here is a picture of it!
It's a pure opaque jet black jade with such a shiny finish! It's as black as black can be!
Update:
I posted last week or so about a black jade piece in question. Thankfully, Crosso, 2boys_jademommy and Silver Mom were quick to help me out and ease my anxiety by showing me their own black jade pieces.
After a week with the gemologist and consulting other experts - they did confirm that my bangle is a true natural black jade!
Although, they didn't specify whether it was nephrite or jadeite but oh well.... I can rest assure and enjoy my bangle for years to come!
Here is a picture of it!
It's a pure opaque jet black jade with such a shiny finish! It's as black as black can be!
Yay! I'm glad you got confirmation that it is jade 😀 From your description and your pic my guess would be nephrite. Nephrite tends to be more black all over. Jadeite may have dark grey and translucent bits in there. Does your bangle look dark green under sunlight?
It's gorgeous and looks great on you. I find I wear my black nephrite a lot as it goes with everything. Enjoy your bangle
Yay! I'm glad you got confirmation that it is jade 😀 From your description and your pic my guess would be nephrite. Nephrite tends to be more black all over. Jadeite may have dark grey and translucent bits in there. Does your bangle look dark green under sunlight?
It's gorgeous and looks great on you. I find I wear my black nephrite a lot as it goes with everything. Enjoy your bangle
2boys_jademommy
I'm so glad too!
I kinda was thinking it might be nephrite as well.... I hear that Edwards Black is solid black - do you Jadies think mine could be Edwards Black?
It doesn't shine green under any sort of light. Not even on the edges. It's just jet solid black.
Yes it is LL but please ask crosso what their other names are because they have sister sites and I don't know who they are.
Li Hong.
Good quality pieces and a reputation that is relied on for generations. And their staff has excellent knowledge. This is the place if u are looking to pass down ur pieces for future generations.
ultimate jadeite is an independent seller. Her pieces are ok, but for me not the criteria I am looking for in my jades.
It's beautiful Silvermom! The quality of the nephrite looks to be really good. I only recently started looking at 9SJWs site - they have beautiful nephrite bangles too