Jade buying: help!

[Vogue]

Apple green. Imperial green. Moss-in-snow. Nephrite. Jadeite. Types A, B, and C.

What's a gal to do when all she wants is to buy a pair of jade stud earrings for her wife's birthday that match her favorite ring?



She got the ring from her grandmother. I have no idea about the provenance or quality of the stone itself. I think that looks like apple jade? Right?

She'd rather have a bold statement piece that's more affordable rather than a smaller piece that's top quality. Alas, she also has sensitive ears and tolerates gold and gold-plated materials the best.

I'd rather not spend more than $300, which is the worst price point basically, since it's less than a lot of genuine jade costs but enough money that you don't want to get ripped off with a fake. Loupetroop, Jewels By Grace, and Diamond Bistro yield nothing. Etsy and eBay seem chancy without recommendations for good sellers.

Help me, PSers. I know I'm too late for a May the 4th Star Wars joke, but you're my only hope.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Her grandma's ring sure is lovelly

lets bump this for you and see if we can muster up some help on this

 

[marymm]

I checked out Rubylane and found a few options:

1. 14kt YG Jade Drop earrings - sale $145 (22% off $185) + shipping
https://www.rubylane.com/item/1914948-VICx20250/Vintage-Icy-Green-Jade-14K-YG?search=1&t=eb595a4b




2. 14kt YG Jade Hoops - $229 (free shipping/insurance)
https://www.rubylane.com/item/13767...14-Karat-Yellow-Gold-Jade?search=1&t=63546e9a




3. Gold Vermeil White/Apple Green Jade earrings -- sale $292 (20% off $365) + shipping
https://www.rubylane.com/item/13993...slucent-Apple-Green-White?search=1&t=a36f576b




4. 14kt YG Carved Jade Shou Bead Drop Earrings - $335 + shipping - over your $300 budget but maybe closest in color to her ring (?)
https://www.rubylane.com/item/61740...ural-Green-Jade-Shou-Bead?search=1&t=2a3f1a21

 

[Autumn in New England]

I just love that you're buying your wife a thoughtful and meaningful jewelry gift. The end. Good luck!!

 

[lucida818]

Just wanna point out the weight issue.
Many of us especially those with small & thin earlobes can’t or choose not to take heavy earrings. Best to ask sellers of their exact weights before committing.

Btw, you are a keeper

 

[Autumn in New England]

Just wanna point out the weight issue.
Many of us especially those with small & thin earlobes can’t or choose not to take heavy earrings. Best to ask sellers of their exact weights before committing.

Btw, you are a keeper

This is great advice! I love statement earrings, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not comfortable wearing anything over 4oz. I have chubby (and slightly fuzzy, I might add) lobes, and I'm trying desperately not to stretch the piercings!

P.S. Your profile pic is one of my very faves. Drooool...

 

[lucida818]

This is great advice! I love statement earrings, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not comfortable wearing anything over 4oz. I have chubby (and slightly fuzzy, I might add) lobes, and I'm trying desperately not to stretch the piercings!

P.S. Your profile pic is one of my very faves. Drooool...

Do you mean to type 4g instead of 4oz?
4g each ear I supposed

Do you mean OP’s or my profile pic?
Pardon if I am mistaken

 

[Autumn in New England]

Yes, yes, sorry! 4 GRAMS!! My poor lil lobies would be grazing my shoulders wearing 4oz.

And, yes, looove your pear paraiba!!

 

[Vogue]

Just wanna point out the weight issue.
Many of us especially those with small & thin earlobes can’t or choose not to take heavy earrings. Best to ask sellers of their exact weights before committing.

Btw, you are a keeper

Oooh good point. She does wear dangly earrings, but they’re fairly flimsy and light. I’ll try and gauge her feelings on that.

She has said she’d like some statement studs. Something like this would suit if it’s the real deal:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/598815385/vintage-18k-solid-yellow-gold-natural

From the description: “Vintage from the 1980s.” Goodbye everyone, I’ve been straight up murdered.

Thank you also for those suggestions @marymm! Bookmarking!

 

[Vogue]

Got the shou bead drop earrings. I couldn't resist the color in the end. She'll get them early thanks to that 3 day return policy

Thanks so much!

 

[PearlyGates]

Oooh good point. She does wear dangly earrings, but they’re fairly flimsy and light. I’ll try and gauge her feelings on that.

She has said she’d like some statement studs. Something like this would suit if it’s the real deal:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/598815385/vintage-18k-solid-yellow-gold-natural

From the description: “Vintage from the 1980s.” Goodbye everyone, I’ve been straight up murdered.

Thank you also for those suggestions @marymm! Bookmarking!

Very beautiful choice if you were going to go with studs! 18K isnt normally attached to low quality jade and you can see that jade is excellent quality. Definitely a statement without being large and loud.

 

[mayday]

how about jade stud jackets? these are 2.5mm thick and <$100.

Light apple green Type A Burma jadeite carved lotus earrings | Loupe Troop

loupetroop.com

 

[dagongren]

Type A means untreated. Type B means acid washed to make it look more bright/crystal looking. Type C means acid wash + filled + possibly dyed. Apple green and imperial green is just different levels of green. Traditionally speaking, imperial green is more favored thus will have more value. Nephrite is a different kind of jade than jadeite. They are different in composition. Jadeite is more hard than nephrite.