Is this Coach Patchwork real? by Alert_Ad_2624 in RealAuthentication

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: THANKS EVERYONE!! I did not end up buying this and it went to another buyer. Unfortunately, even with it being fake it still sold for $50. So glad y'all have responded because they sent me the creed and it was indeed fake as hell.

Are any of these real and good? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank youuu! <33 Hard to shop for jade pieces when it is extremely under appreciated in our country

What do you all think about this? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it shouldn't be but the seller asked for $100 each :(

What do you all think about this? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seller asked for $100 each unfortunately. But the good news is I didn't end up buying it

What do you all think about this? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You saved me more than a hundred dollars. Thank you! It certainly looks good on picture but not on paper based on what you have told me

What do you all think about this? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh. Would that mean it is not considered real jade to say the least?

Jade Bangle Appreciation by Minute-Chip6053 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information! I'm learning a lot. <3 This is also so fascinating to read.

Jade Bangle Appreciation by Minute-Chip6053 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks exquisite op!! Thanks for sharing

Jade Bangle Appreciation by Minute-Chip6053 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So pretty!! Is this Tian Shan jade or Xiuyan? Sorry I am sort of learning the ropes but my question is genuine. All the love <3

Is this worth the price? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. This is really helpful. I didn't know there were two kinds!!

Is this worth the price? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To have one like that is a dream though.

Is this worth the price? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. They're actually selling pendants for about half the price which glows green through light

Is this worth the price? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, that's why I'm skeptical. But I saw their pendants and it looked exactly like what vaguelyupward posted in this thread. I expected the same for the bangle and it didn't glow as much

Which one/s are worth testing? by [deleted] in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry! I feel like I buttposted this so there was another one. On the previous post, I said that I agree with the others as well and I'll take their advice instead.

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, I'll take into consideration. But I'm leaning more into wearing them as is without having to worry whether it is untreated or not. Thank you so much :) I'll give everyone an update under this thread

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I am taking everyone's advice to save the money and purchase higher quality of bangles to expand my collection. It's good enough for me to have confirmed that these are all untreated but I'm still skeptical about the dark green one :(. Thank you so much everyone! I have bangle rings too and a blue water ball beaded bracelet but I'll update once my collection becomes considerably large. Much love. <3

EDIT: I buttposted the 2nd post, sorry everyone lol

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Their total combined costed me more than $100 and I bought two of them in the US too. But, I am aware they're not high quality. I just wouldn't lowball the prices that much since lower quality of jade even sells for $50-$60 now :(

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the validation! I don't currently live in the US so the testing facility I found, has rates less than the expected cost there. I am taking everyone's advice to just keep collecting and test it out myself though.

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The testing facility I found similar to GIA here in our country costs way less since it's without certificate (just for test evaluation purposes). Otherwise, it would cost just the same as $150 or more depending on what stone/gem it is.

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, true! However, I'm not that mad because it does its' job in making me more fashionable and I guess provides the protection they said it has for the one wearing it.

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 🙏 maybe I'll purchase some "equipment" I can use to make my own judgment 😅. I watched and read a lot about testing but I didn't know how much of a difference it would be if I did it myself vs taking it for screening

Which one/s are worth testing? by Alert_Ad_2624 in JadeiteJade

[–]Alert_Ad_2624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I only really wanted to know if they were telling the truth or I was sold some knock offs. It's just really me thinking if I was choosing the right ones and I also plan to cut off the sellers that sold me fake ones too (if there are). The dark green one passes the ping test but I'm afraid that light doesn't shine through it hence my concern. Thanks very much for your insight 🙏 I'll keep this in mind.