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#12,571
Junkenpo said:
Morning jadies!

I love all the sharing and new jade on forum!

I'm wearing SG today, but have been swapping out on the left quite a bit. I also have been trying to swap out my smaller bits. I normally default to my monkey/ruyi pendant, but yesterday I wore my bigger beads choker. (not with this tank top, though). I love the weight of it.

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I remember this necklace -a very elegant and ladylike alternative to pearls:)
 
#12,572
crosso said:
UPDATE: Sad to report that back it goes. It's very pretty, but felt a little light to me. Even with the gold, the SG should be somewhat close to the 2.95 of nephrite. Nope. This one was 2.4, which is close to the 2.5-2.7 of onyx, considering the inclusion of gold in the bangle. I politely reported my finding to the seller and asked if he had any gemological report or jeweler appraisal that would establish it as nephrite. I offered to keep it because it is pretty, but at about half the price I paid, which was more than fair, as onyx does not command nearly the price that nice nephrite does. He immediately asked me to return, which I'm also happy to do.
We frequently discuss fake or treated jadeite on the thread, but seldom nephrite. Buyer beware, any opaque black gem can easily be misrepresented, especially when set.
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So sorry to hear this crosso. It's happened to me before too. I keep leaving positive feedback out of excitement that a peice actually arrived in one piece, then the next day I'd find something wrong with it wether a flaw, fake or grade bc. Only had one big issue with a rude seller, but most ebay sellers are pretty cool. You'll find the real deal soon and part of the fun is the hunt. ❤
 
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#12,573
Storm Spirit said:
I'm incredibly picky for my lavender bangle; I have something very specific in mind in terms of sizing (55 - 56), thickness (10mm+ but might also consider 9.5mm+) and colour (not too vivid, but must be "watery"). Like these for example:
I will definitely keep an eye out...
I'm good at finding deals and since I don't have the cash...I always find good stuff I wish I could afford lol!! I would be happy to help a fellow jade sister find her lavender!!!
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Sadly, everything I've had my eye on so far has been already sold, not in my size, or $10k+ :frown:
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Got my vintage green nephrite hinged bangle today and am happy to report this one is real nephrite and was a bargain! [emoji4] (Only $44 from a vintage jewelry seller on Etsy, who I don't think realized she could have charged more). The jade is well polished and in great shape, although the hinge is only gold plated and a bit worn in places. I wonder if it could be replated? Or if it would be worth it to have Churk make me a new hinge/clasp in solid gold? What do you ladies think? 20170123_130448.jpeg20170123_130036.jpeg20170123_130511.jpeg
 
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#12,578
crosso said:
Got my vintage green nephrite hinged bangle today and am happy to report this one is real nephrite and was a bargain! [emoji4] (Only $44 from a vintage jewelry seller on Etsy, who I don't think realized she could have charged more). The jade is well polished and in great shape, although the hinge is only gold plated and a bit worn in places. I wonder if it could be replated? Or if it would be worth it to have Churk make me a new hinge/clasp in solid gold? What do you ladies think? View attachment 3583418View attachment 3583419View attachment 3583420
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I think it looks great Crosso! The seller totally could have charged a lot more but I'm glad she didn't. :p The hinge looks ok in the pics but I'm sure a new hinge would really kick it up. Were you thinking of 18k yellow gold? I I think even 14k will be fine on this if you do not want too bright of a contrast. Maybe ask Churk how much it would be and also get his opinion first.....
I'm happy this one turned out perfectly for you Crosso :tup:
 
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that's a great green nephrite, crosso! and I really like the milky facets of beadweaver's russian nephrite.

Does anyone have recommendations for a seller that regularly carries carved bangles? I've been playing with my black Lauhala today and I do think my favorite bangles are my carved ones. The Big Jade, Iroh, Opeapea, Elsa, Facets, Shrimp, Lauhala... followed by my Princesses. lol I should've kept the round princess carved from awhile back instead of returning it to the seller. It had no chime (crack, would've needed banding) and was too big but I haven't found another since! I
 
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#12,580
Junkenpo said:
that's a great green nephrite, crosso! and I really like the milky facets of beadweaver's russian nephrite.

Does anyone have recommendations for a seller that regularly carries carved bangles? I've been playing with my black Lauhala today and I do think my favorite bangles are my carved ones. The Big Jade, Iroh, Opeapea, Elsa, Facets, Shrimp, Lauhala... followed by my Princesses. lol I should've kept the round princess carved from awhile back instead of returning it to the seller. It had no chime (crack, would've needed banding) and was too big but I haven't found another since! I
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i need some recommendations on where to even buy carved bangles!!!! I don't have a carved bangle at all...I would really like to get one
 
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I have two "lightly carved" bangles a white one and a light green one which I got from my jeweler Alice. I will post pictures of them but sorry it is an old picture of them with all their family members. I wanted to post individual pictures of them but can't because I do not have them right now as I just sent them out for certification by the GIA and won't be able to get them back for at least a month. On the white bangle you can see the light carving on the left hand side and on the last light green bangle the carvings have been carved out in 3D.fullsizeoutput_1705.jpeg
 
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Junkenpo said:
that's a great green nephrite, crosso! and I really like the milky facets of beadweaver's russian nephrite.

Does anyone have recommendations for a seller that regularly carries carved bangles? I've been playing with my black Lauhala today and I do think my favorite bangles are my carved ones. The Big Jade, Iroh, Opeapea, Elsa, Facets, Shrimp, Lauhala... followed by my Princesses. lol I should've kept the round princess carved from awhile back instead of returning it to the seller. It had no chime (crack, would've needed banding) and was too big but I haven't found another since! I
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Thanks, JKP!
I think grade a carved bangles have gotten scarce. I see a lot of dyed ones, but few grade a and of those, even fewer of nice quality that are pretty.
Do you think there may be less demand because of the idea that carved bangles are flawed? My experience with good quality ones is that the flaws were cut away or are so cleverly incorporated in the carving that you don't notice them. I happen to love carved bangles. Like you, I think the carving adds a whole other level of artistry and beauty to the jade and I love the symbolism.
 
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Silver Mom said:
I have two "lightly carved" bangles a white one and a light green one which I got from my jeweler Alice. I will post pictures of them but sorry it is an old picture of them with all their family members. I wanted to post individual pictures of them but can't because I do not have them right now as I just sent them out for certification by the GIA and won't be able to get them back for at least a month. On the white bangle you can see the light carving on the left hand side and on the last light green bangle the carvings have been carved out in 3D.View attachment 3584440
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Ahhhhh, love seeing some of your gorgeous collection again, Silver Mom!
 
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My kind fellow jadies, I've got to stay away from the thread, lol! You all are spiking my fever again! While, out of boredom. was looking for carved sources for JKP and Ms Loka today, I came across this lovely. The cert checked out and the price was right (on sale, so less than the carved onyx hinged one I just returned! I do love a 'bargain'!), so I couldn't resist! Hope it will be as pretty as the pics and home testing checks out. Will post pics when it arrives.
 
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