I'm sorry to hear this JV. It is such a shame that there are dishonest sellers out there selling Jade. Hopefully you can get your money back but if not, the bad Jade karma is on her.
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I'm sorry to hear this JV. It is such a shame that there are dishonest sellers out there selling Jade. Hopefully you can get your money back but if not, the bad Jade karma is on her.
Thanks JM. Well, I was green. I think most people probably make mistakes with jade before hitting on the right ones. Any thoughts about the lavender bangle on Etsy? The Maithong jewellery one please?
It's true. Most of us have either been down right tricked or in my case paid more than what it's worth.
Which bangle? They are both from Maithing and both have lavender in them...maybe I'm missing something but let me know which one
Ah, sorry. The first one. It really draws me. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/498503757/grade-a-green-lavender-jadeite-jadeIt's true. Most of us have either been down right tricked or in my case paid more than what it's worth.
Which bangle? They are both from Maithing and both have lavender in them...maybe I'm missing something but let me know which one
It isnt as lavender coloured as the other, but I really like it
Hi Jadies!
I'm enjoying a quiet sunday evening and popped in to say hi.
Jadevirgin: again, nothing that sets off any alarms, but again, you never know unless you can see it yourself and/or get it tested. Something to consider...if size is an issue, you could also get an inexpensive jade bangle and have a jeweler hinge it. Some of the jadies here have had luck with custom work with churkworkshop on Etsy.
I'm enjoying a quiet sunday evening and popped in to say hi.
Jadevirgin: again, nothing that sets off any alarms, but again, you never know unless you can see it yourself and/or get it tested. Something to consider...if size is an issue, you could also get an inexpensive jade bangle and have a jeweler hinge it. Some of the jadies here have had luck with custom work with churkworkshop on Etsy.
Thank you for your kind help, Junkenpo. I'm glad it doesn't look suspicious to you. I'm in the UK, so it would become expensive sending something to the US for modification. I would pay customs and VAT on the item twice as well! Not many jewellers here do that kind of work.
I would prefer a solid bangle but can't get the correct size over my left wrist because of injury to that hand - the hand is too wide for the wrist now, so if i can get a bangle on, it slops around and hits my hand painfully.
I think I will go ahead and purchase this bangle. I'm very drawn to it. My cards say it would be a good purchase too. Also I will be paying by Paypal so will be covered if it turns out to be fake. The seller assures me all her jade is untreated.
Once again ladies, thank you for your advice. You are a mine of information and experience.
Hello Jadevirgin!
I bought my last bangle from Maithong too and I am VERY pleased with it.
Good choice, I would say!!
I bought my last bangle from Maithong too and I am VERY pleased with it.
Good choice, I would say!!
Oh, thank you so much. That's exactly what I wanted to hear!Hello Jadevirgin!
I bought my last bangle from Maithong too and I am VERY pleased with it.
Good choice, I would say!!
I love love love the colour of this against your skin tone!Here's Smoke saying Aloha to all!
JV I think the bangle looks great and does not set off any alarm bells for me either but the only way to truly know is testing. I like that the bangle has broken ice and the lavender is more cool / grey toned. Do you think you will get it?
edit - just read that you have decided to go for it
I'm excited for you - please post pics when you receive it!
Aloha nani JKP and Smoke! - I hope this makes sense lol!Here's Smoke saying Aloha to all!
Thank you jademommy. Yes, for some reason I preferred it to the other hinged lavender one - the colour on that was more striking, yet the one I've gone for is the one that called to me. I certainly will post pics. Very excited. But, having just read on this thread about how the jade is mined, I might go for vintage in future!JV I think the bangle looks great and does not set off any alarm bells for me either but the only way to truly know is testing. I like that the bangle has broken ice and the lavender is more cool / grey toned. Do you think you will get it?
edit - just read that you have decided to go for it
Hello ladies! I hope everyone is well. I'm so. enjoying all the pretty jade you are posting! This is my newest addition, although a lovely lady sent me some beauties I'll post soon. This one arrived yesterday and took months to get to me. I had given up on its arrival thinking the seller decided not to send. 
