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#11,011
designergoods said:
Lol, I thought I had it wrong that one of the UV's could cause eye problems or worse yet, cancer! I am learning something all the time with jade ...there is so much to this stone! Thanks for sharing and glad your DS's eye is okay :shocked:
I will keep searching for a UV light...ones I have seen are expensive and I dont need a professional gemologist type...
thanks for your help CR :flowers:
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LOL That little one will do what you shouldn't do with a toy [emoji6]

This is one I just ordered [emoji4]
https://www.ebay.com/itm/150743998157
 
#11,014
Cyanide Rose said:
Hi Jadies! I received my carved yin yang bangle yesterday and I'm a bit confused. I thought it was nephrite but I've tested it atleast 25 times and it's not coming up nephrite. It's 90 grams and specific gravity comes up as 27. So I keep getting 3.33333333. Can jadeite be this color? The other thing is the black spots look like oil slicks. It also has some emerald green spots here and there. It was really, really dirty and it took a while to clean. So I put a bit of oil on it last night. It looks so much better clean [emoji4] Has anyone seen a Jade like this? Is there jadeite in this color? I hope you Jadies do not mind me posting so many photos. Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a wonderful day Jadies [emoji5] View attachment 3430900View attachment 3430896View attachment 3430897View attachment 3430898
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That looks jadeite to me and a beauty at that!!
 
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#11,016
Cyanide Rose said:
Hi teagansmum! Thank you so much. I finally put it on a little while ago and I totally [emoji173]️ it [emoji5] I will take some mod shots when I have better sunlight. Thanks again [emoji4][/QUO

Is she translucent at all in lighting? From everything you said and her checking out at 3.3333 I bet she's jadeite. if the seller has anymore available, could you pm me! :) I've been looking for one very much like it.
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#11,017
Cyanide Rose said:
Hi Jadies! I received my carved yin yang bangle yesterday and I'm a bit confused. I thought it was nephrite but I've tested it atleast 25 times and it's not coming up nephrite. It's 90 grams and specific gravity comes up as 27. So I keep getting 3.33333333. Can jadeite be this color? The other thing is the black spots look like oil slicks. It also has some emerald green spots here and there. It was really, really dirty and it took a while to clean. So I put a bit of oil on it last night. It looks so much better clean [emoji4] Has anyone seen a Jade like this? Is there jadeite in this color? I hope you Jadies do not mind me posting so many photos. Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a wonderful day Jadies [emoji5] View attachment 3430900View attachment 3430896View attachment 3430897View attachment 3430898
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I can't help you with your questions, but that is a really cool and gorgeous bangle! Do you like it?
 
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#11,021
2boys_jademommy said:
Your new carved bangle shines up very nicely:) The colour made me think of nephrite initially - that and the black markings. But then when I look closely the texture of the stone and your description leads me to think jadeite. Honestly I'm not much help but it's a cool looking bangle
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Thanks so much 2Bs, I thought the same thing but the seller was adamant about it being jadeite. So I tested yesterday and today and kept getting 3.33, so she was right [emoji4]
 
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#11,022
designergoods said:
Ok jadeite...It sounds promising. The only thing I would add is if you wanted to test for any color treatments UV lighting (long and short wave), if there is spiderweb-type etching on the surface, and does it have a chime? This is the best knowledge I can provide...others might have more or better testing options.
It makes it difficult when the seller isn't very workable or friendly. That is why you have us here on the forum. We have each others back! :yes:
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Absolutely designergoods you right on target[emoji257] [emoji257]
 
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#11,023
Cyanide Rose said:
Hi Jadies! I received my carved yin yang bangle yesterday and I'm a bit confused. I thought it was nephrite but I've tested it atleast 25 times and it's not coming up nephrite. It's 90 grams and specific gravity comes up as 27. So I keep getting 3.33333333. Can jadeite be this color? The other thing is the black spots look like oil slicks. It also has some emerald green spots here and there. It was really, really dirty and it took a while to clean. So I put a bit of oil on it last night. It looks so much better clean [emoji4] Has anyone seen a Jade like this? Is there jadeite in this color? I hope you Jadies do not mind me posting so many photos. Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a wonderful day Jadies [emoji5] View attachment 3430900View attachment 3430896View attachment 3430897View attachment 3430898
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Congratulations I love the deep green color. It's very possible seller made mistake. And it's jade instead of nepheite which is awesome
 
#11,024
Cyanide Rose said:
Thanks so much 2Bs, I thought the same thing but the seller was adamant about it being jadeite. So I tested yesterday and today and kept getting 3.33, so she was right [emoji4]
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I'm glad you were able to determine that it's jadeite. Its always good to know. The texture does look jadeite to me but the colour and markings threw me off - always so much to learn
 
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#11,025
Lots love said:
Congratulations I love the deep green color. It's very possible seller made mistake. And it's jade instead of nepheite which is awesome
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2boys_jademommy said:
I'm glad you were able to determine that it's jadeite. Its always good to know. The texture does look jadeite to me but the colour and markings threw me off - always so much to learn
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Thank you so much LL [emoji4]

Thanks 2Bs, it threw me off too. I totally agree, I need to learn so much more and I thank all the Jadies here for you help [emoji5]
 
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