Comments on: Jade Forever and Pearl Bling Bracelets by Amethyst Crystal

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:35 +0000

Have fun! I liked your question because it made me sit up and do some research.
You have great depth in your knowledge of gemstones. Hope I can get tips from you too.

By: Liudmila

Liudmila — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:13:25 +0000

Thank you, Evelyn, I understood, I was right to leave the idea to buy that low cost “jade”.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:47:50 +0000

Hi Liudmila,

Here is an interesting discussion about jade appraisal. Click here.

Jadeite is considered real jade. It is rare and very expensive and usually sold individually in smooth dome shaped cabochons set in gold and platinium.

I choose jade that is green and translucent. The price goes up with the intensity of the color. But since the investment is so great, I would go to a respected local goldsmith & jeweller to buy a piece of quality jade that is graded and certified.

It is difficult to appraise from an untrained eye, and definitely jade sold in bead stores for craft purpose are not real jade. For my jewelry making, I go by instinct and affordability.

Some tips from Molly.Kalafut.org. Click here.

By: Liudmila

Liudmila — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:12:02 +0000

Evelyn, how you know if it’s real jade? I don’t understand more sincerely, when the stone is natural or when it is what I want. In this case I wanted a real “precious” jade for me. Think it has to be jadeite, but I don’t understand what is really good.

By: fatiah

fatiah — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:16:59 +0000

I like the jade piece.Jade and pearls are classic and evergreen.