the JADE thread!

[clairejune]

Hey thanks Uli! I will take a picture of the bag..,it's a little cloth, black and silver evening bag which I bought in Lucca!

You look great! Liyu suits you so nicely, and makes a lovely statement. I can't help but think of Brancusi and his famous kiss sculpture when I see Liyu! Perfect representation of togetherness!
I also like the pattern of your black blouse!

 

[udalrike]

I had to look the sculpture up. Here it is:
http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=...r=4879&page=1&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=0CDEQrQMwBQ

 

[udalrike]

Very similar indeed! Thanks, Claire!!

 

[clairejune]

Uli, yes, Brancusi became famous for that sculpture. I believe he walked from eastern Europe all the way to Paris to be in the booming art scene there early in the 1900's I think. He was completely self taught. The sculpture is psychologically fascinating!

Anyway, your pendant always brings it to mind! And, here is the purse...

 

[udalrike]

BEAUTIFUL!!! And so Italian, Claire.....
Thanks for the picture!

 

[clairejune]

Lol, thanks Uli! It is so Italian! I loved the way the metal part weaves in and out of the fabric!

 

[Ms Lin]

Gosh! This is super cool! Simple yet unique.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/222576038/vintage-mings-hawaii-heavy-14k-yellow?ref=shop_home_active_5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/216094220/vintage-mings-hawaii-marquise-brownish?ref=related-2

On a side note, worst day ever. My Samsung s4 died in the middle of the night ( damn thing has shut off and won't start or charge at all.

 

[Ms Lin]

Here is a true black and white nephrite bangle....SWOON!!!!

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Beautiful!

 

[clairejune]

Sorry that happened Ms Lin. That's a bummer hope it decides to work again!

I just saw that green hinged bangle yesterday and thought exactly the same...simple elegance, bold proportions. Beautiful!

 

[crosso]

Jade spotting! For those in the U.S .- Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special, Paul Simon ended the show, singing "Still Crazy After All These Years" wearing a rectangular jade amulet necklace. So for any men out there wondering - Yes! Jade is cool on a man!

 

[Eva_P]

Hi there, I'll be going to Singapore in April and really need some advice on buying a jade bangle. Definitely wanting to go somewhere reputable but what should I expect in terms of price range in Singapore dollars and are there any tips on how to gauge the quality? Thank you so much in advance!

 

[udalrike]

I do not know much about where to buy in Singapore. I think Ultimate Jadeite is there. They have nice things but some say that they are too expensive...

Today:

 

[udalrike]

Ms Lin, thanks for the pictures!
I hope that the next days will be better!

 

[germanshepard]

Hi there, I'll be going to Singapore in April and really need some advice on buying a jade bangle. Definitely wanting to go somewhere reputable but what should I expect in terms of price range in Singapore dollars and are there any tips on how to gauge the quality? Thank you so much in advance!

You can go to Li Hong. A reputable jade seller in Singapore for sure. There are plenty of jade stores around Chinatown area.

 

[clairejune]

Eva_P, how exciting! I'm sure Singapore has a number of fabulous sellers. I hope you have a wonderful trip! Please show us what you end up choosing?!

Uli, your EF and Christmas bangle are a great combination. The luminosity of each is similar, as are the internal patterns.