The JADE thread!
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Which seller on eBay did these come from, Cookiefiend? Also, I bet you could get that smaller one on because it's got a flat interior-- would be good to measure with a caliper to see if it is actually 60mm. I find that the Princess ones (like your Mountain Dew) hurt more going on, and flop around more once on the wrist. The plastic bag thing *never* works for me, but soaking my hand in icy water for a while, and lubing up with hair conditioner (Junkenpo's strategy), lotion, or dish soap with wet hand does the trick. Also, twisting a bit as it goes on helps. I have a bangle that looks almost just like Mountain Dew, but yours is brighter and livelier. Mine also clunks-- it actually turned out to be serpentine!
Cookiefiend, here's the one I mentioned -- more of a 7UP if it were a soda. 
OMG yes!! I Love this bangle
It is so pretty - the orange is so sweet. [emoji7] Thanks for posting it for me. [emoji3]Do you wear this much? You have many beauties but this is one of my faves. [emoji6]
I hope it's ok I share these, they're recent pieces from my FIL's collection. He's been collecting and selling jadeite for a loooong time (longer than I've been alive!), and doesn't have a website for the pics he takes! Which is a shame, because there's some really fun stuff here:
I mean this ring is just... insane!
I actually helped him design this necklace, hehe. He designs a lot of his own stuff as well.
Not sure if this is even jadeite but the color... drool.
He mostly sells from his brick and mortar shop, or directly to his loyal clientele (mostly Chinese/Hong Kong). I've been thinking of setting up a website for him to reach customers outside Asia, as he already takes nice photos of the pieces he gets. However I'm not so great with websites myself, and will have to do a bit of studying... Haven't had time lately though. If I set up the website for him, I can also keep an eye on his inventory and get dibs on my favorites! ...Just kidding... sorta.
Got to thinking about jadeite again since I'm browsing bangles, and the discussion here is really helpful.
How do you guys figure out what bangle size is best fit? I do have a 51mm d-shaped bangle that fits fairly easily, and I feel I could go smaller but not sure by how much. Really don't want to risk bruising my hands! Are there any tips and tricks for figuring this out?
These are so gorgeous! You are so lucky your FIL is in the jade business [emoji4]
OMG yes!! I Love this bangle
Do you wear this much? You have many beauties but this is one of my faves. [emoji6]
Thanks, 2Boys [emoji4]. It is one of my favorites too.
I wear this only occasionally bcos somehow I always feel I must be careful with it because it is so slim and delicate looking. [emoji16]
It is dainty but I heard that princess bangles are actually very sturdy because the circumference is often thicker than the thickness of the d shapes.
I can’t get over how incredibly beautiful your bangle is. It’s a true orange. Thanks again for posting it BnG - yummy eye candy [emoji8]
It’s actually a D-shape masquerading as a princess [emoji23], so a “fake princess”, but thanks for the compliments [emoji4]
Hi there jade lovers [emoji813]️ it’s my first time in the jade forum and I “think”
I have a jade bangle but am unsure [emoji52]
How can I tell? Any tips or simple tests I can do? Hope it’s ok to ask [emoji5]
I have a jade bangle but am unsure [emoji52]
How can I tell? Any tips or simple tests I can do? Hope it’s ok to ask [emoji5]
I hope it's ok I share these, they're recent pieces from my FIL's collection. He's been collecting and selling jadeite for a loooong time (longer than I've been alive!), and doesn't have a website for the pics he takes! Which is a shame, because there's some really fun stuff here:
I mean this ring is just... insane!
I actually helped him design this necklace, hehe. He designs a lot of his own stuff as well.
Not sure if this is even jadeite but the color... drool.
He mostly sells from his brick and mortar shop, or directly to his loyal clientele (mostly Chinese/Hong Kong). I've been thinking of setting up a website for him to reach customers outside Asia, as he already takes nice photos of the pieces he gets. However I'm not so great with websites myself, and will have to do a bit of studying... Haven't had time lately though. If I set up the website for him, I can also keep an eye on his inventory and get dibs on my favorites! ...Just kidding... sorta.
Got to thinking about jadeite again since I'm browsing bangles, and the discussion here is really helpful.
How do you guys figure out what bangle size is best fit? I do have a 51mm d-shaped bangle that fits fairly easily, and I feel I could go smaller but not sure by how much. Really don't want to risk bruising my hands! Are there any tips and tricks for figuring this out?
How awesome are these designs! I like the contemporary and non-traditional take on the jade and gemstone mixes. Very creative. You should post more images. I enjoy seeing all the jade interpretations! Thanks mewt!