Jade Necklaces/Pearls

[MAGreen]

I wasn't really sure where to post this, but I figured this was the best spot for it...
There is an auction almost every weekend at a shop out here that sells a lot of jade. I like going and picking up trinkets from them on the weekends. I have dozens of really nice necklaces that I send home for friends and family, I can get pearls too. Anyway, I just wanted to see if anyone wanted me to pick something up for them. I would only charge whatever it cost me plus shipping.
I am working on getting pictures so you will be able to see what I am talking about. I have a lot of Jade Buddah necklaces, and pearls in all kinds of colors. Most of them are between $7-12. I am always looking for the unusual ones. I can also get Jade statues. They are nice, but can get very pricey. The last one I bought cost me $180, but it is an amazing peice. Others can go for as low as $50.
I will take Amazon Gift cards or Pay pal, and if there is anythng else anyone wants...just let me know and I will see if I can find it for you!

***Also, I can get just about anything here and more at the store, but it will cost a little more. Still super cheap, just more than at the auctions. They also have things like Opals and Amber in the shop. I can get just about any color pearl in several styles for around $30 a strand. Longer strand are a little more and some styles are less. The triple strand is $20 in white, black, cream, peach, or pink. Sometimes I can get other colors too. So if you have a reques just let me know!!!

[dpinmd]

The next time you go, could you see if they have any lavender jade?  I would be interested in some small post earrings if they have any, but I'm guessing it's unlikely as the lavender color is more rare than the green and seems to be difficult to find in the U.S.

[Reyn]

I would love to see some pictures.  I am almost as addicted to jewelry as I am kindle stuff.

[drenee]

I would also like to see some pictures.  Sounds very interesting.
deb

[MAGreen]

There is actually a lot of lavender jade here, being closer to the source means we get more of the good stuff! One of my big peices is a statue of six running horses, it has lavender, ice white, spinach green, and apple green, and is really lovely!
I am working on pictures, still trying to find the right lighting, it has been over cast so I am having trouble with glare from the lights. I will get them up here ASAP!

[F1Wild]

Would love to see pics!

[MAGreen]

Still having trouble with the flash...stupid camera doesn't want to focus close up. I have a few pics I will put up in just a few. I am going to head to the Auction tomorrow, so if anyone wants me to look for anything specific, let me know your price range and I will see what I can find.

[MAGreen]

These are some of the jade pendants I have gotten. Most cost about $10. The first one is a Budda, then an Eternity Knot, Fruit Bat, One of the Goddesses, and below that are a couple bangles, the first is made from Buffalo Horn and the other is solid Jade. The Jade Bangles are more expensive and harder to get, but I can get them for around $25 each. 



These are some of the pearls I have gotten. They are all freshwater and run between $10-30. The first stand is a long strand of chocolate pill shaped pearls, next to that is a white triple strand, then a jade butterfly set in white gold (I think it's really just white gold plating) with CZ's, then there's my royal purple pearls (the color really doesn't show, they are beautiful!!!), and at the bottom is a long strand of grey/silver pearls. 
I am quoting a little high, because at the auction the prices depend on how many people want it and who wants it more! I won't ever pay more than what I have quoted and I may be able to get them for less. I will only charge actual cost plus shipping for anyone who is interested. There are lots of other goodies too. Decorative plates, chopstick sets, large jade pieces, and many other trinkets. I will pick up a few pieces and take pictures if I can!
I will see if I can better pics too!

[drenee]

The white triple strand of pearls is beautiful.
deb

[MAGreen]

I have also seen the triple strand in pink, cream, and black. They usually go for $8-10. There are a lot of other designs too. These are just some of the ones I bought for myself!!

[drenee]

They have them in pink?  I would be very interested in the pink...and the price is unbelievable.
deb

[Kindle Gracie]

Wow!  Nice.  I would love to have just one single black or chocolate black pearl to wear as a (one) drop on a necklace.  Have you ever run across that???

[drenee]

Ohhh, a chocolate or black pearl to wear as a drop is a beautiful idea. 
deb

[F1Wild]

Wow!  Nice.  I would love to have just one single black or chocolate black pearl to wear as a (one) drop on a necklace.  Have you ever run across that???

I've been lusting after one of those for years and years, but here they are called Black or Tahitian pearls and go for big bucks.

I love the eternity knot, but would want it in a nice, rich green jade color.  We used the eternity knot (actually a copper version of the Buddhist love knot) as a symbol on all of our wedding things.  It covered our personal symbolism and also looked very Celtic, which all of my hubby's family in Ireland loved.  I also love the jade bangles, but have a large wrist.

[desilu]

I would be interested in a triple strand that had silver/grey, black, and cream/white pearls, if that ever came up. Those are beautiful!

[Reyn]

I may be too late for tomorrow's auction but I am interested in something like the triple strand pearls in white or black or grey or chocolate. Or even single strands of those colors.  I would prefer a length of 16" or 18" if possible.  You are amazing to even consider doing this for us!  Good luck finding something great!  Thanks

Mala

[MAGreen]

OK, I got some real treasures today, but I didn't stay as long as I would have liked and didn't fill everyone's order. I did get the triple stands in black/grey, and one in a peach/cream color I will ship these for $15.
Also I have:
If you want to see any of these, I will try to get clear pics of them and email them to you, just PM me with your eamil and which ones you'd like to see. The prices include the shipping. I am only charging what I paid plus $2-3 depending on the weight and delicacy, some things will take careful packing so they arrive in one piece!

1.I got a Brooch on a chain that has a branch/flower pattern, the leaves are CZ's and the pearls are a really beautiful lavender. It came with lavender pearl stud earrings. $10

2.Next I got a Necklace with 3 peach/cream pearls and matching earrings (hard to describe, if interested, I will send a picture) $10 shipped

3.Next is a chocolate/amber 3 strand necklace with amber beads, agate rounds, and FW chocolate pearls. (again, hard to describe, I will send pics if interested) $10

4. Floating pearl necklace...white pearls, on fishing line types string, multi strand with silver beads. Comes with matching earrings. $10

5. 2 silver bangles from Mongolia. Etched with floral pattern. $10 each or $18 for both

6. Jade flower pendant on silk rope. Has an Agate bead in the center, slight lavender tint in the petals.
$14

I also got a tea set. Really cool and I scored it for $17, so shipped it would be around $25. I will post a pick later today.
I have a few other things too...I'm tired though, so I am off to take a nap. If anyone wants more info or pics, just PM me and I will try to accomodate requests. Just so ya'll know, I love doing this! I need the excuse to keep going to the auctions and buying outrageous ammounts of jewelry...please keep asking for it!!!!
Thanks, Mary Ann
PS, I will put up some general pics of the stuff I got a little later!

[MAGreen]

I would be interested in a triple strand that had silver/grey, black, and cream/white pearls, if that ever came up. Those are beautiful!

I did see a couple strands with black & white pearls today, but they were single strand. I will see if I can get one next time and take a pic for you. Every now and then I see really nice ones that I never find again, so I will keep my eyes open!

[MAGreen]

More pics!


The color is horrible on this, it is much prettier  in person and there are even hints of lavender in the petals. The bead in the center is red agate.

They called these "Mongolian Silver" and I don't know if that means it is just silver from Mongolia, or if that is the name of a silver alloy that isn't sterling...either way, they are beautiful and cheap!!!


This rose is carved from pink coral, bad picture, but it has great color. Matching earrings!!! The black circle is carved from Onyx.


These earrings are silver, very nice! And cheap!


This set is red CZ's...man made, but stunning in person.


Sorry I coudn't get better pics with the color, but these are the black, then pink, then peach triple strand pearls! Really beautiful in person, and I can get matching rings, earrings, and bracelets!


Last, but not least, is the tea set! Comes with the Bamboo Tray, red and black. Very pretty!

[Boston]

Pm'd you...thank you for offering to do this!

[Susan in VA]

These are beautiful, and the prices are very tempting.

Did you happen to notice whether they have any dangly clip-on earrings?  I don't have pierced ears, but when I pin up my hair I like clip-ons...  not the kind that are just a round blob sitting on your ear but the graceful dangly kind.  And those are really hard to find.   

[F1Wild]

I love your rose and red cz sets, but it;'s a little hard to tell how large the stones/pendants are.  Do you have any form of reference you could give? 

[MAGreen]

You know, I kept thinking about that and had planned to put a quarter next to the stuff when I took the pic, but I forgot. I will get some new pics today. We are supposed to get some sun today so I will see if I can get some in natural light that give a better idea of the colors!
Susan:
I have seen a couple pairs of clip ons come up. I will add it to my list of watch items and let you know what I find. 

I should mention that all of the pearls are freshwater and cultured. The colors are natural in most cases, although my royal purple and some of the greens and blues are dyes added during the growing process. They are not covered in dye and the dye won't wear off, it is actually in the layers of the pearl giving it a deep, even beautiful color! I think the Chocolate ones may be enhanced this way, just because they are sooooo nicely colored. I think this weekend when I go, I will just get all the pearls and jems I can then I can offer you all a better look at what's available. I can alway auction them off on ebay of no one here wants them. I can always take orders for items, but just like at the auctions, requests usually cost more! Some of the common items, like the triple strands, I can always offer for $15 shipped, because I can just pick them up in the store. I am sure I will have more to add. There are just so many items and so many details...all of them are so nice and look forward to being able to offer some nice things!

[Neversleepsawink;)]

Can you put a pic up of this one:
(I got a Brooch on a chain that has a branch/flower pattern, the leaves are CZ's and the pearls are a really beautiful lavender. It came with lavender pearl stud earrings. $10)
I would love to see it.  

[Neversleepsawink;)]

Thanks again for the items!