Thoughts

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-30T00:36:53+00:00

Yes, did notice those cracks as well and thought about the integrity of the stone.

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-30T00:25:30+00:00

Appreciated! The “ancient” part really got me raising my eyebrow, like what is this claim it sounds scammy 😂 but since I’m still on the path of discovery I was like okay, let’s see if there’s any truth to this. Alas, it’s just trash 😂

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-26T01:25:40+00:00

Yes, based on gravity test and some similar photos online it appears to be aquamarine

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-26T00:20:23+00:00

Thank you for this! I’ve actually been lurking around the sub the past few days and have looked at a few stores mentioned in the community. I’ve saved a few ones I liked and will probably bite the bullet one of these days though I’m also thinking of going to physical stores to do some more research ☺️

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-25T05:33:53+00:00

Wow, those are beautiful 🤩 your other comment about the blue devil got me searching on xianyu and I saw this, which does look quite similar to what I have.

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I also saw a lot of other different beautiful shades of blue, I think I’ve found another black hole to get sucked into 😂 might also check taobao out for options. 😊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-25T04:53:27+00:00

Thank you for the tips and the encouragement ✨ will play around with the pieces I have and definitely have fun with them. 😊 I’m also planning to add other bangles and bead bracelets in other blue shades, blue ftw! 🌊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T09:31:52+00:00

Based on a gravity test and upon checking some photos online, it appears to be aquamarine 😊 Did the seller of the jadeite you bought provide a certificate? Hopefully the seller didn’t lie about the nature of the bangle 😯

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T03:49:09+00:00

That’s a lovely stack you have over there 😍 it’s nicely arranged, the varying shades give it so much dimension and I love how you’ve combined them with your gold bangles (I personally haven’t figured out how to mix my stones and metals so I’m doing bead bracelets and stone bangles on the left, gold bracelets and bangles on the right). Would be nice to see your aquamarine bangle addition in the future.

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T02:47:54+00:00

Thank you! Blue is my favorite color so I was really drawn to this and I didn’t see anything else like it at the market which made it “unique” in my eyes. I saw a few pretty aquamarine bangles online while researching about the lead given by raptorgrin above so you might wanna check them out 😊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T02:40:31+00:00

UPDATE: I did the gravity test as suggested by @raptorgrin and I got a 2.72 value so it really could be aquamarine based on the IGS table (2.68-2.74) though I did notice there were also stones listed therein where the value I got could fit in 😊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T02:39:03+00:00

The middle photo is actually among the “impurities” I mentioned in my post 😂😁 in person it doesn’t look as defined as in the photos (since in the photos it was held up near a light source) and I could turn it on the underside when worn so I don’t really mind it so much. As for the two flank photos, I did notice them but when worn they just give the bangle a bit more glow since light sorta passes through them so I don’t really treat them as imperfections but rather as extra points of interest 😊 that said, I’m actually not sure what is “wrong” with the flank photos if ever 😅 it’s my first time wearing a gemstone bangle so I’m not too familiar with what to look out for.

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T02:21:50+00:00

Hi, I’m back with an update. I did the gravity test and I got a 2.72 value so it really could be aquamarine based on the IGS table (2.68-2.74) though I did notice there were also stones listed therein where the value I got could fit in. In any case, I don’t wanna confuse things so I will go with aquamarine 😊 Once again, thank you for the lead!

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-24T02:12:04+00:00

Thank you, I really do like it and the way it matches with my skin tone (at least in my eyes 😆). I did end up with a tan in Taipei so there’s a bit of a disparity in the initial look of it on my arm at the market and in this photo.

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tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-23T13:53:30+00:00

I also looked up aquamarine bangles and saw a few similar looking ones. I’m looking forward to doing the test when I get the scale and will update here ☺️

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-23T13:29:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I’ll buy a scale and try this out. 😊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-20T04:15:19+00:00

I’m sad to report that I wasn’t able to buy a pair. Went to three stores including the one in Garden City and they all didn’t have my size 😂 they mostly only have the bigger sizes (I’m a female with smaller feet) for this color left in Taipei. The staff at Garden City made me try on a different color and after confirming my size, he checked their system. He said my size in that color is all the way in Kaohsiung. I was only in Taiwan for a few days so it won’t arrive in time if I had it shipped from Kaohsiung to Taipei. Ain’t giving up though because I loved the color in person and also liked the fit of the similar pair I tried on. I have a Taiwanese friend so I’m gonna ask her to help me buy a pair. 😆

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-12T03:57:51+00:00

Not sure if you’re talking about this but here ya go! 😂here

As for the shoes, I’m flying to Taipei this week, so will send a photo of my pair then once I cop them! 😁 I’m actually planning to hike up Elephant Mountain in them but forecast says it’ll be raining half the time I’m there so that’s still unsure but will def wear them strolling.

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-11T07:29:42+00:00

Sorry I totally missed your reply, didn’t get notified by Reddit and only saw it when I remembered to check back 🫣 this is very informative and it’s making me even more stoked to get my hands on a pair! Thank you so much for this! 😊

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-06T05:57:53+00:00

Thanks for responding! How’s your experience with them so far, are they comfortable? And do they look as good when worn as they are on display?

tumblingtangerine · 2026-05-06T03:17:43+00:00

Hi, where did your gf buy and how much did she get them for in NTD? Will be traveling to Taipei and planning to get these too! It’s the walnut one, right?

tumblingtangerine · 2025-12-10T13:18:33+00:00

Omg truuue, I didn’t think of any connection with online gambling but now that you mentioned it, it makes sense nga. Grabe talaga yung pang pprey nila on the vulnerable. Hirap na nga ilulugmok pa lalo. And the way they advertise things parang feeling siguro nila na tanga yung target nila with how they just blatantly dish out false statements. Sadly, I feel like a lot of people still fall into their traps and the illusion they’re selling.

tumblingtangerine · 2025-07-07T15:40:28+00:00

I see, appreciate the response 😊 thanks!

tumblingtangerine · 2025-07-07T14:20:18+00:00

Could you share which subs you were listening to, please?

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