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Re: Re: Re: Jade Sculpture! What do you think? Please help! |
Posted By: Andrea Boirayon Posted Date: Jan 30, 2007 (11:48 PM) |
Message Hi Guys, I thought I posted a reply immediatley after Judy's reply, perhaps it wasn't validated? Anyway, the results of the scratch test (with a sharp needle - I didn't have a pin) was that it came off White. I have never heard of this pin scratch test being used in gemmology before. If it were nephrite/jadeite with a bit of trace element or something mixed into the chemical structure could that impact the supposed hardness... what could cause something in the jade family to become soft? I have been told by two Australian valuers (of 70 years combined industry experience) that it is Jade, mutton fat, undyed on some kind of stone base. Also, I recall seeing at the Hong Kong Jewellery fair a huge sculpture of Nephrite in the form of an intricate boat as well as a carosel... so I know the carving techniques exist. I bought this at the auction of the estate of a well known socialite who's estate had been stored in trust since the 60's. It was listed in the auction as Jade. Apologies for my post not being here earlier, I think I might have attached some larger file sizes for a close up and the file size was too large. Kind regards and Thankyou, Andrea. Post a Response |
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