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Silver Mom said:
Then when people refer to lavender or green or any other color it can not be classified as icy?
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Like I said, I think that term is used loosely to indicate translucency ("icy" vs "ice") to some extent. Not that it is an accurate description in many cases. Texture and color-- two different categories. So perhaps, a lavender or green with nice translucency/fine texture might be described as "icy" but I don't think it's meant to signify the actual lightness/paleness of the color itself. But! it's all quite confusing and subjective. Looks like people use the terms "icy or ice jade" different ways.
 
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Hi all! I recently developed an in interest in jade and have been enjoying paging through this thread to absorb info and look at pretty pictures! I got my first bangle, but will have to send it back and try again. I can get it on and off, but only with a dollop of lotion and more wriggling than I'm comfortable with! Do you all "size up" on an oval bangle compared to a round shape? If so, by how many mm? Thanks!
 
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Hello mintea and welcome to the Jade Thread. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your jade pieces.
I personally do not own an oval bangle but I’ve read that you should size up at least 2 mm I believe. Several Jadies here have beautiful carved oval bangles and can help you with their personal experience. I hope you find one that you love soon.
 
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mintea said:
Hi all! I recently developed an in interest in jade and have been enjoying paging through this thread to absorb info and look at pretty pictures! I got my first bangle, but will have to send it back and try again. I can get it on and off, but only with a dollop of lotion and more wriggling than I'm comfortable with! Do you all "size up" on an oval bangle compared to a round shape? If so, by how many mm? Thanks!
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I too don't really own an oval but have also heard that you must size up. I tend to buy my bangles bigger anyway as I hate to hurt. I am sure you will get lots of good advice on this thread from people that do have ovals.
 
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Thank you, Purse Nut and Silver Mom! The bangle I bought was 54 x 49 mm inner diameter, I think I'd need at least 2 mm more to feel comfortable... But I'mI not sure how to translate this experience to av round bangle. I'm pretty sure my hands are a little bigger in the summer heat than this late winter/early spring chill, so I'm thinking I ought to aim for larger! XD

I will have to snap and share a photo of the little bangle before I send it back out, it's got rich color with areas of nice translucency.
 
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