I am head over heels over Fred Ward's photography of a polar nephrite jade bangle. Is there a possibility to find them in BC? I know all the better jewellery gets sent to China, and we get the leftover souvenir bits & trinkets at local tourist shops. Would love it if anyone could refer me in the right direction. I live in Vancouver BC. Thank you!
Yes, your comments are true that most of the "good stuff" is sent to China. Not intentionally, but the reality that they are the only customers that purchase enough jade to keep the mines in business. Fred's photo is indeed exceptional, but so was the bangle, one of the three best Polar bangles that were ever in our possession. We have a few pieces left but none that compare with that one. We can try and line one up for you to view at our Gastown store if that is a convenient location for you. regards...Kirk Makepeace JADE WEST
Yes, your comments are true that most of the "good stuff" is sent to China. Not intentionally, but the reality that they are the only customers that purchase enough jade to keep the mines in business.
Fred's photo is indeed exceptional, but so was the bangle, one of the three best Polar bangles that were ever in our possession. We have a few pieces left but none that compare with that one. We can try and line one up for you to view at our Gastown store if that is a convenient location for you.
regards...Kirk Makepeace JADE WEST
If you would be able to do that it would be wonderful! Would it be best if I just called the store and make arrangements through them? Regards, Annie