'Once broken, considered sold': Tourist faints after breaking RM189,000 jade bracelet!

ALMOST all of us have the habit of trying on things in the store, even though we are not planning to buy it.

But this incident in China might make you want to rethink, every time you see something beautiful and expensive in the store.

A tourist fainted after accidentally broke a jade bracelet into two, when it slipped off her hands after trying it on.

The woman, whose identity was undisclosed, fainted after she was told that the bracelet worth 300,000 yuan (RM189, 367)!

CGTN reported the incident happened when the woman was visiting Ruili Jiegao Jade Market in Yunnan province, on Tuesday.

"She had a panic attack when she was told how much the bracelet worth, but she didn't have any other medical problems," the son of the storeowner told local media.

The value of the bracelet was verified by a certificate authorized by Ruili Gem and Jade Association, and supported by Ruili Administration for Industry and Commerce.

The case has sparked debates on China's social media, especially Weibo. Netizens questioned why luxurious goods are sold in an open market such as Ruili.

The store is reportedly in discussion with the woman on how she could pay for the damage.