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Subject:Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Tue, Dec 13, 2016 IP: 2a02:0c7d:201d:a700: Oh forgot to say- I was a bit surprised to notice a few glittering spots on the belly of the carving which I can't seem to polish away...not sure if they show up well on the photo... I've not read about this before- anybody know anything about it? |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Wed, Dec 14, 2016 Indeed. . . chatoyancy. I had a BC Jade (Nephrite) which had |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Thu, Dec 15, 2016 Thanks for your reply Ernest...I wonder if you could explain a bit more about this? Is it a common thing as I've never heard of it before? Many thanks |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Fri, Dec 16, 2016 It is not common. check Google under chatoyancy. |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Fri, Dec 16, 2016 Following your reply Ernest, I have now searched the site on the word "glitter" and to my surprise I have found much interesting discussion about its presence in nephrite.... |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: richard Sat, Dec 17, 2016 I had a similar item and also noticed this glitter inside the carving and was hoping this carving was also very old. |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sat, Dec 17, 2016 I checked some Jade carvings, which had what seemed to be golden flecks embedded. Now, pictures do not help much, and I could only advise you better if you would live close to Vancouver BC. Canada. |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Mon, Dec 19, 2016 Thanks so much Ernest and Richard for your kind replies. I actually live in England Ernest so sadly I do not think I will be visiting your beautiful country anytime soon. |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: richard Sun, Dec 18, 2016 http://big5.ce.cn/kjwh/scpm/scxx/200704/13/t20070413_11026929_3.shtml |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Mon, Dec 19, 2016 Don't know if you saw my photos on my other posts Richard.... Here are a few more. Such convincing ageing! |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: pipane Wed, Dec 21, 2016 OMG! |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: Cordelia Sat, Dec 24, 2016 Thanks for your comments Pipane. The former director of Oriental Art at Spink and Son does not share your opinion however. |
Subject:Re: Orange Peel effect- Nephrite carving 3- glittering spots?
Posted By: pipane Tue, Feb 07, 2017 I tried to post several answers but couldn't pass the moderator censorship... Too much sarcasm I guess. My bad. |
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