The JADE thread!

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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.

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.
Hi JKP, I just got my two carved bangles back from the GIA today. My jeweler Alice personally carried them up to the mainland for me and gave it to the GIA people. The cost came out to $200 per bangle. They sent it back to Alice and I picked it up from her. It was in a kinda plastic bag. It might have been in a box but Alice sends many pieces to be certified at once so I think they all came back together. I think that pendants and rings would cost less than bangles but I did pay $200 per bangle. Here are the bangles with their certs. The green one has 3D carvings that are carved on top of the bangle and the white one has very light carvings that are carved into the bangle. So happy to have them back.fullsizeoutput_1cf7.jpeg fullsizeoutput_1cf4.jpeg
 
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