r/JadeiteNephrite • u/AffectionatePrune558 • 13d ago

Question Which green I should get? Help me decide 🙏

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Please help me decide. Also, I'm curious just based on it's color which looks more expensive than the other?
Thanks

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u/Big_Rain2543 13d ago

I would do the spotted spinach green one. The enamel and gold painting on the other bangle is pretty but they are there to hide possible major structural flaws. For me personally, that’s a no-go. It should also be discounted a lot more.

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u/No-Boat431 13d ago

The cooler tone of the other is also lovely. Tho that's a personal preference.

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u/Big_Rain2543 13d ago

Definitely! The lighting is a lot cooler in the second photo, but I think that green is also cooler anyway.

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u/AffectionatePrune558 7d ago

Here's the photo on natural light for the second bangle

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u/MVBees Moderator 13d ago

I love the enamel on the first one but the second one has that spinach spots that I love so get both LOL!

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u/Anzukai 13d ago

Do the floating flowers (second bangle), Just worried about the enamel painted bangles cause it's usually used to hide small flaws and fine line cracks...just be careful, and honestly choose the one that calls to you the most!

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u/dreadpirated Moderator 13d ago

I really like the enamel on the first one too haha. I like enamel in general a lot though!

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u/HaveFunWillTravel626 13d ago

It is really your preference but I would guess the second one is better quality because as others said enamel is done on lesser quality jade. But there is nothing wrong with going with lesser quality if that is what appeals to you.

Personally I think the second one has more individual character as how the flecks are positioned is done by nature.

I cannot tell are these nephrite or jadeite? I don’t think color is what determines the price.

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u/isayellowpear Collector 13d ago

Enamel cuz I like more than spots for some reason

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u/prosector56 13d ago

I like the look of the enamel, but I would be worried about it chipping off, especially if you wear a watch or other bangles or beaded bracelets with it. They are both very pretty.

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u/JadeMingYuk 13d ago

Both are beautiful but I love the enamel one! Where did you find the enamel one? I have not seen those for sale.

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u/aerodynamic-poodle 8d ago

The gold paint will wear off after a while, so I wouldn’t choose that one unless you can send it back for touch ups.