r/JadeiteNephrite

The first pendant is the one in question. It’s a second hand piece and there is no certificate. The second one (heart shape) is definitely dyed because it glows on the one side for sure under UV. I’m wondering if anyone could help me figure out what it is.

It doesn’t seem to have the same sound when I hit it with another jade piece. It does sound a bit more hollow, but it’s hard to tell for me. If it’s real jade, it’s at the icy/ glass level and I know it’s not! At the same time, I’ve yet to see an icy/glass level jade piece in person to compare. The fact that it’s 18k gold and diamonds throws me off because why would they use real gold on a fake jade? At the same time the acid test maybe not deep enough and that it could also be gold filled. I supposed if they went the route of faking jade then the gold itself maybe a sham too?

Before I decide to take it to a gemologist, any idea what it could be?

Item: Lavender related jadeite bangles
Jade Type: Glutinous
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: 54-56mm
Condition: Brand new
Price: Under $1300, 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:

1. 55mm, color very strong, but it has several circular cracks, which is why its price is under $1.2k
2. 54mm, the green color is very vivid while the lavender color does not turn pale; texture is also very good. Again, several circular cracks, won't affect wearability though. Price is under $1.3k
3. 54.5mm, the purple part is very strong. No major cracks or flaws. Price is under $1.1k
4. 55mm, pure light lavender. No cracks or flaws. Price is around $800
5. 54mm, lavender with denin blue. It has several not very obvious cracks. So the price is cheap accordingly, under $600

You may check these on my site.

Loving the slim white hetian bangle for this hot summer 🥵☀️and trying out some stacks! Would love to see how others wear white jadeite or nephrite 🤍!

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Hi everyone,

I am a burma jade collector and recently purchased this white hetian jade bangle! It is my first hetian piece and I know nothing about hetian jade. It is a lot cheaper than what I found available online via google.

Can you guys tell me whether you think this is real hetian jade, comment about its quality, and what you think the price range is?

The picture with 2 bangles on her wrist, its the bottom one that I purchased.

Will comment with the price after a few responses! Don't want to spoil.

Thank you! 😊

Item: 18K Gold Jadeite Horse Pendant
Jade Type: Icy
Treatment Status: Natural Grade A
Certificate / Lab Report: NGTC (National Gem Testing Center)
Measurements: 27mm-15mm-4.7mm
Weight: 2.877g
Condition: Brand new
Price: From Under $1300, 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:

First of all, the carving is excellent, and the lines of the horse are very vivid. Secondly, the 18K gold setting with diamond accents is quite unique, and the design of the reins is truly one of a kind. I have not seen anything similar before.

Anyway, I was really keen to share this unique pendant. Sadly, my account had been suspended, but it’s back to normal now.

Just wondering if anyone’s familiar with this gold and dark green almost blackish metallic or a shiny gold type of inclusion in their jade bangles I know what Google says, but I’m curious as to what collectors enthusiast artist and retailers think ?

Finally got my first bangle!!! It is such a perfect shade for me! Can’t stop looking at it 🫣Shoutout out to BabeJade for the stunning piece 🥰

My latest, a carved qing shui nephrite bangle from BoutiqueOrientalSG on Etsy. I so love this color 😍. I’m waiting for another one, a quiemo blue one that hopefully will also meet expectations. I had to take advantage of the sale, so much for this being the last one 😅

Hi! I just bought my first bangle in hong kong. I have never really been into what I’ve seen in higher end places—I really love the color/texture/opacity and the little sand eye in this one. Pics in diff lighting included.

I have a feeling this is not jade, or at least very treated. Can anyone confirm what this may be? A different stone? Dyed jade?

I’d like to get more that look similar to this while I’m here but would like to know what I’m asking for and how much I should be paying. Paid about $50USD ($400HKD) for this.

Thanks so much!!!

I'm absolutely not shaming or picking on those who own or perhaps prefer treated jadeite, but my eyebrows just shot up to the ceiling when a seller kept trying to convince me that that pendant, along with several other of their jade wares that had webbing (as seen in the photo) and even what looked like bubbles inside, was natural and grade A jadeite. Especially with the price they were trying to sell it to me for!

Is there a name for brown nephrite? White beads with nice a chatoyance. I like the gradient colors.

I’ve come to realize lavender jade can look so different in different lighting. It makes it hard to make a purchase online considering you don’t know how it would really look in person. It is so photogenic that the purple will always look better in photos. I do like this cheaper version, but I find it mostly white in
appearance most of time.

I bought it for the equivalent of $40 USD in Nanjing China, and the shopkeeper called it Hetian jade, which I think really just means nephrite

Both are set in gold so I am assuming would be real jade. The bottom ring is more opaque and deep green so I was a bit unsure sinne most jade seems be more transparent but when I went to sell some gold after my mom passed, the guy thought it was most likely jade. Thanks!