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#16,756
PJcherri said:
Oh boy here to catch up on a few comments I wanted to make!
@teagansmum : wow Tigress is such a befitting name! I've never seen such a unique piece stripped like that - beauty!
@berniechocolate : your icy pieces are always so jaw doping in awe!
@mewt : thank you for sharing the photos of your
@PurseNut911 : wow-wee the carve work of your pendant is lovely! It looks like your current necklace is just both cords being threaded through in the end rather than a knot of some sort? or do you mean you wanted to change the fastening part all together?
@IWHLVR : I would agree with xincinsin; double up on the elastic. I'm paranoid so when I bead things, I double up in case one snaps and you don't have it falling apart. If you don't want to get fishing line, I also have used really strong dental floss to do my threading then drag the elastic through.
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Thanks PJcherri for your compliment. Yes it is threaded thru one bead for adjustment. I have to slid the bead up to put the necklace over my head.
I would prefer the beads to be knotted with the double slid knot in the pics of Mewt’s FIL’s black jade beaded pendant necklace. It looks like a hangman’s knot on either side of a bead. Hope I can find a video on YouTube for it. I have to find green silk thread first. Knotting it like pearls would lengthen it too. Right now it kinda falls in an awkward length. Maybe shorter would be better. I’ll have to work that out when/if I do it.
 
#16,757
PJcherri said:
I am back from the local gem show with pretties to share! I’m a little bumed out I found little nephrite jewelry (most were carvings that I wouldn’t know where to put them) and well, a bangle i passed up for another that I should if just bought because I didn’t have a ruler on me and urgh, brain not thinking right how warm and puffed up my hands were later in the day (bah allergy season) and it didn’t fit at the time but it totally would if I popped it in first thing in the morning... well, we live and learn. ANYWHO. Less rambling, more photos!

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Here’s the new bangle (bottom; It will probably be a right hand one since it’s a bit bigger) with my “screen colour is different” bangle (top). It’s a similar blueish-green tone but much lighter and I’m not feeling the other one no matter how I tried since I got her so I’m considering gifting it off.
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And this was my mistake lol... this is indicative to a treated piece, yes? I'll probebly home test it when I have some free time next. It was cheap and I snagged it in my way out being a bit too excited that it would match well with my MIL bangle (second pic):
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... i might just convert it to a hanging charm rather than being a piece of worn jewelry.

And last but not least, sporting a stack the first time! Not sure if I can get used to wearing more than one bracelet at a time, but we’ll see!
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PjC - Beautiful pieces! Your new bangle is very soft and pretty looking. Maybe the other green bangle will grow on you with time. I agree with Purse Nut that your pendant may not necessarily be treated. It’s hard to tell but nothing obvious jumps out at me.
Lovely stack:) Hopefully you can get used to stacking. I never could. Love the look but get used to the sound [emoji6]
 
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#16,759
PJcherri said:
I am back from the local gem show with pretties to share! I’m a little bumed out I found little nephrite jewelry (most were carvings that I wouldn’t know where to put them) and well, a bangle i passed up for another that I should if just bought because I didn’t have a ruler on me and urgh, brain not thinking right how warm and puffed up my hands were later in the day (bah allergy season) and it didn’t fit at the time but it totally would if I popped it in first thing in the morning... well, we live and learn. ANYWHO. Less rambling, more photos!

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Here’s the new bangle (bottom; It will probably be a right hand one since it’s a bit bigger) with my “screen colour is different” bangle (top). It’s a similar blueish-green tone but much lighter and I’m not feeling the other one no matter how I tried since I got her so I’m considering gifting it off.
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And this was my mistake lol... this is indicative to a treated piece, yes? I'll probebly home test it when I have some free time next. It was cheap and I snagged it in my way out being a bit too excited that it would match well with my MIL bangle (second pic):
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... i might just convert it to a hanging charm rather than being a piece of worn jewelry.

And last but not least, sporting a stack the first time! Not sure if I can get used to wearing more than one bracelet at a time, but we’ll see!
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The matching pendants are very interesting. And the colors of the donut are very pretty
 
#16,761
PJcherri said:
I am back from the local gem show with pretties to share! I’m a little bumed out I found little nephrite jewelry (most were carvings that I wouldn’t know where to put them) and well, a bangle i passed up for another that I should if just bought because I didn’t have a ruler on me and urgh, brain not thinking right how warm and puffed up my hands were later in the day (bah allergy season) and it didn’t fit at the time but it totally would if I popped it in first thing in the morning... well, we live and learn. ANYWHO. Less rambling, more photos!

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Here’s the new bangle (bottom; It will probably be a right hand one since it’s a bit bigger) with my “screen colour is different” bangle (top). It’s a similar blueish-green tone but much lighter and I’m not feeling the other one no matter how I tried since I got her so I’m considering gifting it off.
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And this was my mistake lol... this is indicative to a treated piece, yes? I'll probebly home test it when I have some free time next. It was cheap and I snagged it in my way out being a bit too excited that it would match well with my MIL bangle (second pic):
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... i might just convert it to a hanging charm rather than being a piece of worn jewelry.

And last but not least, sporting a stack the first time! Not sure if I can get used to wearing more than one bracelet at a time, but we’ll see!
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I think it's a great haul! Beautiful! Wish we had a gem show here )-:
Once you get used to a stack I think you'll love it . . . I love hearing the chimes as I move. I usually wear the beads close to my wrist so I can push the bangle up on my arm to stop them from hitting each other if I'm doing something I'm worried might hurt them or if it's bugging people (-:
I would check the disc . . . I am really bad at spotting dye unless it's obvious. I use a long and short wave black light to check and my more expensive pieces I send off to be tested . . . congrats just the same, it is lovely and a nice match!
 
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#16,763
camelotshadowjade said:
Been busy getting a Hawk Head Parrot...she arrived yesterday so we are getting acquainted. Penny is a doll & loves to laugh. Can't wait til she is more comfy in her new home...
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Hope jade can stand up to that beak!
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Penny is beautiful and has the colour of imperial jade lol [emoji6]
 
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#16,764
Hello! I've been busy with my 4 boys and their sports and whatnot. Plus, my youngest son was on a ski field trip at the end of last yr and was given "Gatorade" by a child and it was really toilet cleaner. so that's kept me busy.
BUT I wanted to share a couple new bangles I got.... I've got a few but these are the ones easiest to find in my pictures
I hope you are all doing well. Much jade love!!!!
 

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#16,765
camelotshadowjade said:
Been busy getting a Hawk Head Parrot...she arrived yesterday so we are getting acquainted. Penny is a doll & loves to laugh. Can't wait til she is more comfy in her new home...
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Hope jade can stand up to that beak!
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I love birds!!! especially these birds! we had an African gray when I was little and tons of parakeets up until my 11yr old was around 3 yrs old... when he was diagnosed w/ asthma. I miss birds in the house... I love their chirping. plus I am always looking for longer feathers from these types of birds for my kids dance outfits (were native.)
 
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#16,766
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
Hello! I've been busy with my 4 boys and their sports and whatnot. Plus, my youngest son was on a ski field trip at the end of last yr and was given "Gatorade" by a child and it was really toilet cleaner. so that's kept me busy.
BUT I wanted to share a couple new bangles I got.... I've got a few but these are the ones easiest to find in my pictures
I hope you are all doing well. Much jade love!!!!
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Ms Blue I love the black bangles!! The first one has an interesting shape - a d-shape with straight edges and I love the faceted bangle. So sparkly!
Wow I’m sorry to hear what happened to your little guy. I hope he’s ok now.
You have 4 boys - I’m super busy with just 2 [emoji6]
 
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#16,767
teagansmum said:
Hi Miznina. Your bangle is gorgeous and I have a feeling it may be serpentine. I had one very similar which chimed beautifully, and very icy and translucent,but it cracked when I dropped it. As mentioned, a gravity test is very easy to do. Even if it is serpentine, it's lovely and looks a higher quality than some of the ones out there. :)
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Hi teagansmum thanks for your response I really am new to this but you all seem so helpful and lovely [emoji4]

I had a valuer look at it this morning who told me it is jadeite but I am going to see a jade specialist at lunchtime today so will know more then will keep you posted [emoji4]
 
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