After a nice green jade cabochon

[mellowyellowgirl]

Guys what do you think of these:




Not green per say but has a nice charm to it.

Okies so the necklace with smaller beads is half the price of the bigger beads. Thoughts? Am feeling kinda cheap and the greens are almost similar.....

Thoughts?

 

[Bluegemz]

Guys what do you think of these:




Not green per say but has a nice charm to it.

Okies so the necklace with smaller beads is half the price of the bigger beads. Thoughts? Am feeling kinda cheap and the greens are almost similar.....

Thoughts?

Hmmm, I personally think the first color is more interesting and can imagine a double strand in those, or a single strand with a darker blue-green-grey jadeite pendant. The black stripes kinda remind me of cat’s eye stones.
As to the greens, I prefer the larger strand because it has more umph in the size and color is very gentle, so I think they need the size to strengthen them.
Looks like so much fun to go through those strands!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Thanks @Bluegemz there seems to be a lovely translucency to the first set of beads too!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

This one has a gorgeous sheen as well. Need to check the price on it!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Burmesedaze second top pair on the right

Do they look like bows to you? I kinda like them! Thoughts?

 

[peacechick]

This one has a gorgeous sheen as well. Need to check the price on it!

I like this one!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Yes they are bows. Cute but very small!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Jade necklaces - I like the mixed blue white green strand, not that common.

3rd strand as well.

Greens - go big

 

[AV_]

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The first type are a favorite pattern of jadeite... How about two for a long strand?

I can immagine them strung with a couple of light purple stations, or some such.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Yes they are bows. Cute but very small!

I got them!!!! They're bows and goodness knows when she'll have big bows!!!

I'm preparing myself for the fact that they'll be tiny but they are rose gold so it's perfect for me!

Lil Sis wants white gold dangly leaves so got to watch out for that!

 

[icy_jade]

Bows are not common and you can always halo the heck out of them if you need them to look bigger

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Bows are not common and you can always halo the heck out of them if you need them to look bigger

It worked out cheaper than the rg earrings you ladies told me to pass on in Singapore!

I really love these. Mentally preparing for them to be very small but still excited!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Burmesedaze check this out! Seriously smh! A bug?????? Why????

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Burmesedaze @icy_jade

Anyone else who can help!

Help me learn!

Myanmar grade A jadeite cabochon size: 12.3-11-5.2mm price:866usd

What do you think of the price for the stone? Not very translucent but biggish and affordable.

Not buying yet but I am going to start focusing on rings and stones more now!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Hmm I need translucency but not everyone does. The grain looks fine enough.

Dunno about the bug but I prefer the green cab on it if that's the real colour!

 

[icy_jade]

I don’t think it’s pricey, nice bright color (if you like that tone, I personally prefer imperial jade color) that looks even. But not translucent. Think ok if you like the color.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Thanks ladies! So basically fair price but if I want a better green and translucency got to drop more $$$

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What do you ladies think about closed back rings? I was told in diamonds it is a nono as you can't ever clean the diamond properly. I see in with FB Jade lady's rings a lot. All the green rings have closed backs. Would that be a bad thing?

 

[icy_jade]

Thanks ladies! So basically fair price but if I want a better green and translucency got to drop more $$$

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What do you ladies think about closed back rings? I was told in diamonds it is a nono as you can't ever clean the diamond properly. I see in with FB Jade lady's rings a lot. All the green rings have closed backs. Would that be a bad thing?

I’ve been told it’s bad in jade too. Was told that closed backs are used for those jade that are sliced super duper thin. That said I’ve seen a stunning example that nearly glows due to the closed back.

 

[Burmesedaze]

There isn't any good or bad to it. They use a closed backing with the inner backing yellow or white to enhance the colour of the jade to make them appear greener, darker, etc., especially for translucent pieces. Opaque ones don't matter and it's extra gold cost for closed backings.

Don't take it personally but I'm going to take a break from answering on PS. I will continue to post on my thread as and when. Stressful period at work!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Posting in this thread too as I know a few of you look at jade in this thread.

The earrings Lil Sis bought have arrived from Jasmine. As I said in the ither thread, excellent quality. Better made than my previous purchases (They were very very very nice but these are better constructed imo).

Hers



Mine

 

[peacechick]

Posting in this thread too as I know a few of you look at jade in this thread.

The earrings Lil Sis bought have arrived from Jasmine. As I said in the ither thread, excellent quality. Better made than my previous purchases (They were very very very nice but these are better constructed imo).

Hers



Mine

Beautiful! You can really see the difference in transparency.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I thought it’s the cab size thickness.

I moved us to the jade junk thread so we don't mess up the other one!

She has some posts where the thickness is including the gold and some where the thickness is just the stone.

Say this one the description is:

Myanmar grade A jadeite ring metal:18k gold & diamonds size for stone:9.6-8.7-8.2mm(thickness includes gold) price:1630usd



And this one where she describes just the stone:
Myanmar grade A lavender jadeite art pendant metal:18k gold & diamonds size for stone:17.8/14.5/8mm 8.8/5.3/3mm price:6260usd


So based on your post comparing the loose cab and the ring, I remember that ring said the thickness included gold which I then guessed that maybe the set cab is thin.

It's all over the place the stock!

 

[Seaglow]

I moved us to the jade junk thread so we don't mess up the other one!

She has some posts where the thickness is including the gold and some where the thickness is just the stone.

Say this one the description is:

Myanmar grade A jadeite ring metal:18k gold & diamonds size for stone:9.6-8.7-8.2mm(thickness includes gold) price:1630usd



And this one where she describes just the stone:
Myanmar grade A lavender jadeite art pendant metal:18k gold & diamonds size for stone:17.8/14.5/8mm 8.8/5.3/3mm price:6260usd


So based on your post comparing the loose cab and the ring, I remember that ring said the thickness included gold which I then guessed that maybe the set cab is thin.

It's all over the place the stock!

Ok....there’s a big price difference in can thickness for transluscent material usually. I’ve seen materials that are paper thin and looks fab face up so i guess just always ask a side view from the vendor.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Seaglow what would be your recommended level of thickness (middle road approach assuming one cannot afford a chunky cab).

I would feel uneasy getting a fab colour but having the stone be so thin.

 

[Seaglow]

@Seaglow what would be your recommended level of thickness (middle road approach assuming one cannot afford a chunky cab).

I would feel uneasy getting a fab colour but having the stone be so thin.

It’s the transluscent greens that are usually thin. The lavenders and whites can be found thick that’s why a nice thick green is worth so much. Dome shape also brings up the price. Decent thickness above 3.5mm for me but for affordable pieces say 7-8mm cabs, no less than 2mm (one vibrant greens go to 3mm, I think price escalates a lot so 2mm up provides a decent leeway for pricing). I look thicker for carvings because carvings are usually bigger sized.

Thicker imperials and emerald greens are usually more difficult to find thick than vibrant apple and grass greens so nice apple and grass greens so I would look 4mm-5mm up.

 

[ChaiK]

It’s the transluscent greens that are usually thin. The lavenders and whites can be found thick that’s why a nice thick green is worth so much. Dome shape also brings up the price. Decent thickness above 3.5mm for me but for affordable pieces say 7-8mm cabs, no less than 2mm (one vibrant greens go to 3mm, I think price escalates a lot so 2mm up provides a decent leeway for pricing). I look thicker for carvings because carvings are usually bigger sized.

Thicker imperials and emerald greens are usually more difficult to find thick than vibrant apple and grass greens so nice apple and grass greens so I would look 4mm-5mm up.

Please, seaglow, what is imperial green in jadeite? I like all jadeite of course. But this imperial green, I see it used everywhere and now m not sure what it really really is. Thank you.

 

[Seaglow]

Please, seaglow, what is imperial green in jadeite? I like all jadeite of course. But this imperial green, I see it used everywhere and now m not sure what it really really is. Thank you.

This is straight stock presented to me by a Burmese Jade Mine and Jade Factory owner. To be called imperial jade, the stone has to be transluscent, with good texture as well. If it’s opaque and/or blotchy texture, it is only called imperial-colored.

Photos below are taken by iPad with no flash or enhancements under natural light. I like the apple green better in this case because the stones were glowy.

Imperial Green


Apple Green

 

[ChaiK]

Thank you, seaglow. All very lovely. How much would an apple green pair like that cost? And how much would an imperial green pair of earrings like that cost? I actually like the darker green.

Nowadays, Jade pricing is so crazy. Plus there seems nothing to refer to in terms of quality. Every seller I meet calls their jadeite egg noodle, good water, imperial green, apple green or crystal spicy or icy green. I have no idea what they are going on about. Just the pricing can be very heart stopping and confusing.

 

[Seaglow]

Here’s a guide from Christie’s and what some pieces sold at the auctions. You would see how much the market is willing to pay for good jade.

https://www.christies.com/features/Collecting-Guide-Jade-Jewellery-6718-1.aspx

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/fine-jewels-n09953/lot.300.html?locale=en

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...ls-and-jadeite-hk0817/lot.1730.html?locale=en

https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-magnificent-jadeite-ring-5952335-details.aspx

The estimates are reasonable, as you can see the way they estimate other gemstones without provenance which you can search at their sites.

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions...bon-parma-family-ge1809/lot.41.html?locale=en
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/bijoux-pf1810/lot.203.html?locale=en

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@ChaiK the "egg noodle" and "spicy" descriptions crack me up! Like wth is that supposed to mean???!!!

Does anyone know? I get apple and imperial and even water because they are all nice terms! But spicy egg noodle? Really?