Featured Jadeite/nephrite pendant

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  1. Dessert58

    Dessert58 Well-Known Member

    IMG_1603.jpeg IMG_1605.jpeg IMG_1606.jpeg IMG_1604.jpeg IMG_1602.jpeg
    IMG_1607.jpeg IMG_1606.jpeg I bought this pendant online because it looked well made. I paid 16€ for it.
    Now, it just arrived and the bail is at least 18 carat gold, so it's already been a good deal for me.
    But can someone help me determine what sort of jadeite/nephrite this is? And which grade?
    I have very limited experience with that stone...
    For all I know it could also be something else.
    I already googled a bit around and the pendant has a nice shiny 'shine', it feels heavy for how big it is, I wont try to scratch it, but since it has a gold bail I suspect it is at least decent something of some sort.
    Any thoughts/help is welcome on this one.
    Thank you very much!
     
    Last edited: Aug 31, 2024
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yay!!!:happy: Nice find, Dessert.:happy:
    It looks like jadeite to me, lovely colour. Maybe mother nature was helped a bit, which is not unusual.
    You'd need to look at it through a loup to determine the grade. The particles are visible, so I wouldn't worry about it. I never do anyway, if I like it, I like it.;)
     
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

  4. Dessert58

    Dessert58 Well-Known Member

    AJ, as always, thank you very much for your reply!
    You are right. I like it, so its good for me
    :D
     
  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    So a perfect grade to you.:happy: I hope you enjoy wearing it.:):kiss:
     
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  6. Dessert58

    Dessert58 Well-Known Member

    AJ, I wore it to a bbq this evening. I even chose to wear it over one of my Flemish jewels!
    The newest purchase always has my preference :cat:
     
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  7. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Do you know anyone with a gem tester? I have a Presidium and it is very clear for jadeite vs. nephrite.
     
  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You can also use the visual, if it looks like jadeite, it generally is jadeite.:) Jadeite has a more glassy look than nephrite.
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Wonderful, jewellery should be worn. The colour is very 'summery', isn't it.:happy:
    :jawdrop:
    :joyful:
     
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