Thanks again. I never buy bangles Id be afraid of breaking them and have a small wrist anyway lolNo problem! Do be careful though cause they do have some listings that says they're jade and the pictures are vividly colored or glassy type of jade bangles, but they're most certainly agates or dyed quartz. If they were actual jadeite it would've easily break your bank
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I can relate honestly. If I do buy bangles though it’s either cause it actually fits me miraculously and/or it’s too pretty to pass up and will be used for fidgeting around.
Hello! I purchased a jadeite bangle, looked fine under UV light except for some lines that glow (I attached pictures). I searched online but I can’t find one specific to it. What is it? Does this mean it’s not grade A? Thank you!
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Hi Estrellita, this is not the thread to ask these questions. Please post in "the jade thread" for general questions and comments about jade & quality. This thread, "reputable jade sellers list" is to report experiences or ask questions about specific sellers. Will you name your seller?
It is hard to be sure about jade from just pictures. It could be that the bangle is polymer-injected or it could be that it is just wax that has gotten into the cracks and stone lines. Did your seller provide any certification from reliable testing companies? Do they have a good return policy if it turns out it is not grade A?
Thank you for the reply. I’ll repost in General Questions when I can.
I bought it from a coworker who travelled in Asia.
I personally never bought from the seller but they look genuine. Do ask for more pictures since the spotlight's definitely making it look prettier than it may seem.Has anyone bought from Jadeitebird?
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I haven't posted in a while, but thought this article may be helpful here vs the general jade thread. My google auto translates the content, so I can't say whether or not the source itself is reputable. However, I've found the content helpful in determining if a certificate is valid or not, which assists in vetting vendors. In the very least, it helps me confirm if the website on a cert is the actual one for the lab used.
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Major kudos for Alice! mats_alice on eBay. I have two new bangles from her, and they are both exceptionally good quality, and very beautiful!
And she is just a totally sweet person.
Alice does it again! She always has bangles in unique colors, and this one is amazing... Beautiful choice!
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It is not a silly question at all, but my answer, having seen some jadeite bangles listed on Amazon is: Um, no. You should probably not go there.
The fantastic price-conscious listings on Amazon are abundant, and I am a repeat customer on there for everything from skin care (refined emu oil, Alpha Hydroxy skin care, and make-up) to more affordable things like batteries, bluetooth speakers, and external hard drives. On these kinds of things, I am never disapponted. I would use Amazon for that, then save the cash for your jade.
I have casually looked at jadeite offerings there over time, and I would not feel comfortable in buying jadeite jade, or nephrite jade, on Amazon, but you can always present a piece you are considering to members of this forum, and they will give you their honest and unvarnished opines. I have confidence in the members of this board! Also... avoid Ali Baba-type jadeite listings online! Never a good thing.
Cheers, and best wishes!
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Thank you very much, I didn’t really know where Amazon stood compared to the Etsy/eBay gang. I’m not a big amazon user myself as I honestly think they are a bit of a ripoff in the U.K. I might just let the OH get some new tools and movies then and save the cash
I bought one bangle for myself and 5 as gifts. They ranged from US$150 to US$300 each. Because I am new to the jade world, I paid extra for Husk to send all the items to NGI for testing. All 6 bangles came back as ”Natural Jadeite (Type A)” with “No evidence of chemical treatment”. The most expensive had a specific gravity of 3.34, 4 had specific gravity of 3.33 and surprisingly the second most expensive had a specific gravity of 3.31.
I like the modern slim round princess shape of bangles that Husk stocks as it does not seem to be readily available elsewhere. Husk do disclose stone lines and having examined over a dozen bangles in order to choose 6, I do think their online descriptions are accurate.
Hi CM! Thank you so much for sharing this valuable info! I too like slimmer bangles and most places I look sell wider ones more. I've been thinking whether to consider a beaded bracelet. Hmm... Decisions, decisions.