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#12,648
Yes it's is:)
I like the wider one because of that gorgeous blue green patch. My concern is the "whitish" part of the bangle because I'm not sure how clean it will look and also difficult to tell what colour it leans - greyish or greenish or lavenderish.
As for the slimmer one I like that the whitish section leans a slight pink and looks very clean. However the bluish green part on it is not as nice as the wider one. Too bad I can not combine the two.
 
#12,651
Silver Mom said:
The carvings are very beautiful. I actually prefer 3D carving. I have both kinds of carvings 3D and the other kind that is carved inside the jade. They are both at the GIA being certified right now but when I get them back I will post them. I think the 3D type is more unusual though. JKP your faceted bangle is to die for. LOVE IT!
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I keep thinking about sending bangles in to GIA, but I looked over the paper work that was sent and was confused. How do you know how much to pay for everything (does it include tax?) and how much return shipping is or have evidence that you paid the return shipping... do they send it back in the same packaging?

Can't wait to see new pics of your carved ones.

2boys_jademommy said:
Couple more pics.... Thanks again :p
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So pretty! I also think the wide bangle looks great. I like that pattern, but I also like the coolness/heaviness of jade when worn.
 
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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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oh wow....the colors.....they are soo pretty!!!!
 
#12,654
crosso said:
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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oh we sound the same.
everytime I get on here....I start looking....I start buying.....Oh dear.
yes crosso!! please help me out ...I do not have a carved bangle and would really like one!! I see all of you jadies carved bangles and I just want, want, want!!!! hope you are doing well!!!
 
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crosso said:
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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I think you are right.....I see LOTS OF carved bangles but they look kinda....cheap...because they're dyed... sad but true.
some are really pretty but not my size but I see loads of non grade a carved bangles....that's why I need some help finding someone who sells carved bangles which are grade a.....
I saw JKP's post of how she loves hers bcuz they are visually stimulating and I think that would be me as well....when I'm bored waiting somewhere....or nervous, my tend to touch my bangles.....I love the feel.lf them....especially my Nephrite ones....those feel soo smooth and soft....anyway--I just want to add something new to my bangle fam I have here
 
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#12,657
crosso said:
Newest bangle arrived today and am very happy with it! Cert is traceable to valid site and SG checks out. It is more translucent on one side than the other. In most lights today it appears more blue green than the brighter green and white tones of the seller pics, but I quite like it. Will take a few more pics we have brighter sunView attachment 3587337View attachment 3587338View attachment 3587339View attachment 3587340.View attachment 3587336
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wow I'm jealous!!! such a beautiful bangle!!!!
I love the coloring.....the lines sort of make it look like tiger...a bangle tiger
it's soo pretty. you always find such pretty bangles Crosso!!!
 
#12,659
dster1 said:
Happy new year jadies! May this new year bring you health, joy, and wealth.

Can I get your opinion on this bangle? It's from an eBay seller called vintagejewelry2012tue. Does it look grade A? I really like the color combination but I'm not sure if it's too good to be true.

There is a certification but I'm unfamiliar with the different companies that certify.

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HEY!!!! I VE BEEN LOOKING AT THAT SAME SELLER AS WELL ON EBAY!!!!!.
I agree with Crosso.....from what I saw (and i went thru ALL of their items they have for sale) I DO BELIEVE THAT many of their bangles are dyed. she's right...they can still list as "natural" even if it's dyed...and so far from what I ve seen--that seems to be the norm unfortunately.
one of their bangles caught my eye since it was my size...but it was grade a I believe because it was just an opaque and it looked to be A just by pics...but I saw others(the more translucent ones) that were pretty and they looked dyed despite the cert in the pics they had.
I want to buy a bangle from them and check them out...see of its any good. not sure if I could return...I'm still debating
 
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#12,660
Hello Jadies!!!
im just chillin with my beadwork...waiting for the game.....
I did get some VERY inexpensive bangles when my husband was laid off...I found one for $10.... it's super slim and I really like that.....not thee best bangle by any means but I really like it as a everyday bangle and it's soo thin.... NOW I am on the lookout for the super slim, thin bangles--so if you see any(59/60mm) or know of a seller, PLEASE LET a jadie know!!!!!!
Take care sisters!!! :heart:
 

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