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Image 1 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 2 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 3 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 4 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 5 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 6 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Image 7 — [FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

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[FOR SALE] Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Earrings — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Item: Yellow jadeite butterfly earrings, 18K gold set
Jade Type: Icy
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: Butterfly part 13.5mm-6mm-3.3mm
Weight: 2.493 g
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $1k, including tariff/tax, free shipment
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

This pair of earrings features natural yellow jadeite rather than heat-treated yellow jadeite, with an NGTC certificate for assurance.

Link is here.

u/syang70 — 4 days ago

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[FOR SALE] Jadeite Bangle 58mm — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $1k — Ships from China

Item: Jadeite bangle 58.4mm
Jade Type: Glutinous icy
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: 58.4mm-10.2mm-8.1mm
Weight: 949.311 g
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $1k, including tariff/tax, free shipment
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

Floating flower pattern with some translucency, I think this piece is quite cost efficient, especially it's a 58mm bangle which is usually more expensive.
There's only one fine surface crack as shown, not visible under normal non-backlit lighting and does not affect wear.

https://cuijuanjadeite.com/products/natural-grade-a-icy-glutinous-deep-green-floating-flower-d-shape-jadeite-bangle-burmese-jade-58mm

u/syang70 — 7 days ago

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[FOR SALE] Jadeite Bracelet — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Near $1k — Ships from China

Item: Jadeite bracelet with 18k gold clasp and components
Jade Type: Glutinous
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: 6.5mm bead, suitable for approximately 15–16 cm wrist size
Weight: 9.861 g
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $1k, including tariff/tax, free shipment
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

Instead of an elastic cord, this bracelet uses a gold clasp for wearing. All fittings are 18K gold, which adds considerable value, and the multi-colored jadeite beads make it quite a striking bracelet.

https://cuijuanjadeite.com/products/natural-grade-a-glutinous-multicolor-18k-gold-beaded-jadeite-bracelet-burmese-jade-6-5mm

u/syang70 — 8 days ago

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[FOR SALE] Jadeite Pendants — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $900 — Ships from China

Item: Jadeite pendants in 18k gold set
Jade Typ: Glutinous & Icy
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: See individual item details
Weight: See individual item details
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $900, including tariff/tax, free shipment, see individual item details
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

These are two ready-to-wear pendants: a Ruyi and a melon. Each has an 18K gold bail and an 18K gold chain. The green Ruyi pendant has a fixed chain, while the white melon pendant’s chain can be removed.

Here are the links:
https://cuijuanjadeite.com/products/natural-grade-a-18k-gold-glutinous-green-ruyi-jadeite-pendant-burmese-jade
https://cuijuanjadeite.com/products/natural-grade-a-icy-green-floating-flower-melon-jadeite-pendant-burmese-jade

u/syang70 — 10 days ago

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Two jadeite pendants with openwork carving

These are two openwork carved jadeite pendants, a style that is relatively uncommon nowadays.

One features a gourd vine design, while the other depicts a landscape scene with the imagery of solitary fishing.

u/syang70 — 11 days ago

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[FOR SALE] Jadeite Bangles — NGTC Certified Grade-A — Less than $280 — Ships from China

Item: Jadeite bangles
Jade Typ: Glutinous
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: See individual item details
Weight: See individual item details
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $280, including tariff/tax, free shipment
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

Since these bangles come from the same material, they have a consistent style and are offered at better prices.

You may select ‘All Bangles’ from the menu, then choose ‘Sort by Date’ to view this batch of bangles.

https://cuijuanjadeite.com/collections/bangle

u/syang70 — 14 days ago

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I’ve seen the recent discussions in this sub. Since I’m also a seller, I don’t think I’m the right person to judge another seller’s transaction or decide who is right or wrong.

But I do think this is a good moment to talk about how the jadeite business actually works, and why transparency matters so much when jadeite is sold online.

Jadeite is very different from standardized factory-made products. In many cases, the process starts with individual buyers or small teams purchasing rough stones, cutting them, deciding what can be made, and then bringing the finished pieces into the market.

Sellers like me usually source from these markets and then bring selected pieces into retail channels. At every stage, pricing depends heavily on personal judgment: the quality of the rough stone, usable material, color, texture, translucency, flaws, carving, market demand, and the risk someone has already taken earlier in the chain.

Because of this, jadeite pricing is not always perfectly consistent or transparent. Two people may look at the same type of piece and value it differently. Price differences are common in this industry.

The domestic Chinese jadeite market also has its own characteristics. A lot of online selling relies heavily on very attractive photos to get buyers’ attention. In that environment, high return rates are common. From what I have seen and heard in the domestic market, some online jadeite selling models can have extremely high return rates, sometimes even around 70% or more.

That may still function domestically because shipping is faster and cheaper, and returns are easier to process. But I don’t think this model works well for the international market. International shipping, return shipping, time, customs, insurance, and potential damage all create much higher costs for both the buyer and the seller.

This is why I believe real photos and accurate representation are not just “nice to have” in international jadeite sales. They are necessary. The buyer should have a realistic understanding of the piece before payment, because relying on returns after disappointment is not a sustainable model internationally.

As for dropshipping, from a business perspective, it is the most capital-efficient model. Jadeite inventory can be expensive, and if a piece stays unsold for a long time, the capital cost can become a real burden. For a small seller, cash flow matters.

However, dropshipping also creates more information risk. If the seller does not physically hold the piece, they may be relying on photos, videos, and descriptions from the source market. That means the seller must be even more careful, not less. Availability, condition, lighting, flaws, and the exact piece being shipped all need to be confirmed clearly.

Dropshipping may be a business model, but it should not be an excuse for unclear photos, inaccurate descriptions, or sending something different from what the buyer expected.

For my own business, I do keep inventory when I find pieces that I believe are good value. If I think a piece is worth buying, I may purchase it and keep it in my own shop. This allows me to inspect it myself, take my own photos and videos, show the actual condition, and make sure the piece shown is the piece being sold.

For higher-value pieces, I am more cautious about blindly holding inventory. Some expensive pieces may take a long time to sell, and the capital cost can become too high for a small business. I think it is important to be honest about that. I usually source them only after understanding a buyer’s specific request. Once I find a suitable piece, I have it sent to me first, inspect it in person, take my own photos and videos, and only then show it to the buyer for final confirmation.

This means the buyer is not purchasing based only on source-market photos. They are making the final decision based on my own real photos of the actual piece. For high-value jadeite, I think this step is especially important to reduce misunderstanding and make sure the item matches what the buyer agreed to buy.

In my opinion, the jadeite industry is not standardized enough for buyers to rely only on beautiful photos or vague trust. Source markets do not always provide the level of consistency that international buyers need. That responsibility often falls on the retail seller.

Price differences, sourcing differences, and business model differences will always exist in jadeite. But transparency should not be optional. Buyers should know whether the piece is in hand, whether the photos are seller-taken, whether there are visible flaws, and whether the exact piece shown is the piece being shipped.

I hope the recent discussions lead to higher standards rather than only more distrust. Jadeite is a beautiful material, but selling it online requires careful communication, realistic photos, and responsibility from the seller.

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u/syang70 — 17 days ago

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The first piece is a vintage-style pendant featuring a chi-dragon (螭龙) design, modeled after traditional jade carvings. The material is solid and substantial, which I’m very pleased with.

2-4 are lavendar dragon pieces. I like the color and the carving as well.

The last one is a white dragon piece, showing a gel like luster, 3D carving.

u/syang70 — 20 days ago

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Item: Jadeite leaf pendant in 18k gold set, and with an 18k gold chain!
Jade Typ: Icy jadeite
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: approximately 26 mm × 16 mm × 4 mm
Weight: 4.403 g,
Condition: Brand new
Price: Less than $900, including tariff/tax, free shipment
Shipping From: China
Shipping To: Almost worldwide
Payment / Checkout Method: Paypal checkout at my website
Return Policy: Customer responsible for return fees if receive without damage
Seller Review History: Trusted seller
Photos / Video: See attached
Additional Notes:

If you’re into leaf designs, this is a great deal. Gold prices are high these days, so the 18K setting and chain alone are already expensive, and on top of that, the jadeite itself is nicely translucent with minimal inclusions.

https://cuijuanjadeite.com/products/natural-grade-a-icy-white-jadeite-leaf-pendant-with-18k-gold-burmese-jade

u/syang70 — 21 days ago

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Size is 54.5mm-7.8mm-7.7mm. Price would be $6k all included.

This is the most cost-effective bangle I’ve come across this week. Of course, it’s not a cheap piece, and as a small seller, I can’t bring every good one into inventory. So I'm hesitating.

If someone happens to be interested, that would be perfect. Let me know if you are the one.

u/syang70 — 23 days ago

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This one is a 52.7mm bangle. Price is about $13k including all tax and tariff.

It's shot without filters on a cloudy day. I think this price is already very competitive even in China, let alone after adding shipping, insurance, and taxes for overseas sales.

From a commercial standpoint, even though it’s competitively priced, it’s still on the higher side, so it might not be the a rational decision for me to stock it. But if there’s a specific demand, it would make perfect sense, and I’d be willing to acquire it in for further inspection.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

u/syang70 — 27 days ago