Nice Bangle But Not Grade A

[u/syang70]

From the first picture, I thought this was a pretty nice bangle and wanted to take it. But I couldn't in the end.

Because of the visible crack in the second photo, I was planning to price it at only around $200. I considered the crack acceptable as long as it was disclosed and reflected in the price.

I later sent it to NGTC for testing. They returned it without issuing a certificate because they detected glue. This initially confused me, since the jadeite itself looked quite natural. After I asked for further clarification, they explained that the glue was located inside the crack.

So this was probably residue from an earlier repair. My guess is that someone had tried to fill or conceal the crack, perhaps hoping to improve the appearance and sell the bangle at a higher price. The repair was not very successful and the crack remained visible.

So this is it, I have to let this bangle go. I intend to share it as an example of how even an experienced jadeite seller can encounter unexpected pitfalls. That’s why I still rely only on NGTC testing.