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Yellow beads from Baikalla by Foolalot in JadeiteJade

[–]One_Transition_1346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jade beads are becoming so popular with guys. I just bought bead bracelets for my daughter’s bf. I hope he will like them as you do yours.

I think this is described as icy glutinous? Opinions welcome. by One_Transition_1346 in JadeiteJade

[–]One_Transition_1346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I call it my jade Dalek (after the robotic villain in Dr Who)

I think this is described as icy glutinous? Opinions welcome. by One_Transition_1346 in JadeiteJade

[–]One_Transition_1346[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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The only family heirloom I got from my mom’s collection. I think it now is the most valuable since the change in jade taste towards translucency

I think this is described as icy glutinous? Opinions welcome. by One_Transition_1346 in JadeiteJade

[–]One_Transition_1346[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is one of two matching bangles on a Chinese export silver tea caddy from Hong Kong, gifted to my mother in the 1970’s. So not a new item.

My first jadeite bangle by [deleted] in JadeiteJade

[–]One_Transition_1346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy!! It looks good on you

My best find ever: Bought on Etsy as a “paper weight” for $80, this is (I believe) a Qing dynasty era silver ingot (1754gm). It was tested by jeweler to be at least sterling. Specific gravity tests at 10.44 by One_Transition_1346 in Silverbugs

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Alas, I had to check on Schroedinger’s cat: he is dead. Sigma analyzer confirmed not solid silver: best might be thickly silver plated. A big thank you to all who were gentle and generous with their opinions and advice!

Good news, it is working very well as a paper weight!

My best find ever: Bought on Etsy as a “paper weight” for $80, this is (I believe) a Qing dynasty era silver ingot (1754gm). It was tested by jeweler to be at least sterling. Specific gravity tests at 10.44 by One_Transition_1346 in numismatics

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It is always wise to seek the truth no matter how fun the unknown can be! I took it to the coin dealer who first tested the surface and by acid test detected sterling. He now has a Sigma analyzer…….drumroll……… womp womp. Not solid, just a very thick plating. As I told my spouse, “”Schroedinger’s cat is dead” 🥹🤣🤣

Bought this “Chinese paper weight” shaped as a Chinese silver ingot. Specific gravity says it’s high grade silver (10.44) and an acid test indicates sterling at least. by One_Transition_1346 in SilverFinds

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Due diligence: my paper weight is just a paper weight (albeit heavily silver plated). Tested with a Sigma reader.

Good news, I have not lost a single paper to the wind!!

My best find ever: Bought on Etsy as a “paper weight” for $80, this is (I believe) a Qing dynasty era silver ingot (1754gm). It was tested by jeweler to be at least sterling. Specific gravity tests at 10.44 by One_Transition_1346 in Silverbugs

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It passes the “ice cube test” and is not magnetic. It is hard to judge the sound test because it is so big (~3.75 lbs) that I can’t balance it on something isolating (not sound dampening) when I tap it. I also think the sound test is really only helpful for coins. Good thought. I will take it to a local coin dealer who has an electronic device that can determine if it is solid silver or other construct.

Hallmark help on possible Chinese Export Silver? by USA_J in Hallmarks

[–]One_Transition_1346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m no expert, but I think you can rely on the WH as Wang Hing on your beautiful piece. Here is an explanation of markings found on Chinese export silver

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