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Title: What do you think of this news story?
Post by: ileney on June 29, 2017, 01:15:07 PM

https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/06/28/woman-breaks-44-000-jade-bracelet/23006620/

This seems mighty odd to me. Should even a Jadeite bracelet break so easily? And do they not have insurance in China?

Title: Re: What do you think of this news story?
Post by: raven.worldlrnr on June 29, 2017, 01:37:26 PM

Quote from: ileney on June 29, 2017, 01:15:07 PM

https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/06/28/woman-breaks-44-000-jade-bracelet/23006620/

This seems mighty odd to me. Should even a Jadeite bracelet break so easily? And do they not have insurance in China?

I have seen this happen b4 in Hawaii and it is sad. Bad workmanship with to much heat is what I have been told by other jade carvers. Although I am not sure myself, I have only carved 1 piece and it was small and has lasted 25yrs so far it's a pendant.

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Title: Re: What do you think of this news story?
Post by: gemfeller on June 29, 2017, 02:27:37 PM

I had the same thoughts when I read it earlier.  Jade's very tough and resistant to breakage though I think jadeite's less tough than nephrite.  Of course we don't know all the details and anything's possible I suppose.

Title: Re: What do you think of this news story?
Post by: lapidaryrough on June 29, 2017, 04:35:01 PM

Quote from: gemfeller on June 29, 2017, 02:27:37 PM

I had the same thoughts when I read it earlier.  Jade's very tough and resistant to breakage though I think jadeite's less tough than nephrite.  Of course we don't know all the details and anything's possible I suppose.

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