The JADE thread!

[Pimpernel]

Dear fellow jadeites, what is your honest opinion on this piece? (yes, still looking for my one and only dream bangle, always with red as dominant colour) It says "natural" but I am not trained enough to tell - it just sings to me like none before. Thank you very much in advance:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/58-5MM-100-Natural-RED-GREEN-YELLOW-JADEITE-jade-bracelet/253961099419

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Dear fellow jadeites, what is your honest opinion on this piece? (yes, still looking for my one and only dream bangle, always with red as dominant colour) It says "natural" but I am not trained enough to tell - it just sings to me like none before. Thank you very much in advance:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/58-5MM-100-Natural-RED-GREEN-YELLOW-JADEITE-jade-bracelet/253961099419

First thing that came to mind is Autumn - beautiful Fall colours all in one bangle. It’s an interesting bangle with bold colours and would be beautiful especially for Fall and Winter.
I am rarely confident enough to give my opinion on whether or not a bangle is treated. However based on the price I would be somewhat skeptical. Either the seller has a gem (and doesn’t know it) and is selling it at a much lower price or it is treated. I would ask the seller questions.
Also if it were treated would it bother you? If you love the look of it then go for it as it is pretty and a good price but if you only want untreated jade then I would find out more before making a decision. Let us know if you get it

 

[Pimpernel]

First thing that came to mind is Autumn - beautiful Fall colours all in one bangle. It’s an interesting bangle with bold colours and would be beautiful especially for Fall and Winter.
I am rarely confident enough to give my opinion on whether or not a bangle is treated. However based on the price I would be somewhat skeptical. Either the seller has a gem (and doesn’t know it) and is selling it at a much lower price or it is treated. I would ask the seller questions.
Also if it were treated would it bother you? If you love the look of it then go for it as it is pretty and a good price but if you only want untreated jade then I would find out more before making a decision. Let us know if you get it

Jademommy, that was exactly how it struck me - I'm in Vienna (Austria), and I could just hear the marvelous waltz "Tales from the Woods of Vienna" in my head as I studied the pics.

I followed your advice and contacted the seller, mentioning my allergy to colours (a reasonable argument so he can back away without losing face). His reply: "Hello, it's natural jadeite, some heating yes. Absolutely no pigment added inside or out." Heating is OK in my book - it´s the artificial colouring I object to.

So it's happily mine now - I may or may not find a true red one down the road, but I am quite content with this beauty now, though it'll take over a month to arrive Thank you very much for your advice!

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Jademommy, that was exactly how it struck me - I'm in Vienna (Austria), and I could just hear the marvelous waltz "Tales from the Woods of Vienna" in my head as I studied the pics.

I followed your advice and contacted the seller, mentioning my allergy to colours (a reasonable argument so he can back away without losing face). His reply: "Hello, it's natural jadeite, some heating yes. Absolutely no pigment added inside or out." Heating is OK in my book - it´s the artificial colouring I object to.

So it's happily mine now - I may or may not find a true red one down the road, but I am quite content with this beauty now, though it'll take over a month to arrive Thank you very much for your advice!

I’m so happy for you Pimpernel! It was meant to be yours and it should arrive before Christmas And now that I look at it again there is also a Christmas feel to it with the beautiful red and greens. Post pics when it arrives! [emoji3]

 

[Junkenpo]

Dear fellow jadeites, what is your honest opinion on this piece? (yes, still looking for my one and only dream bangle, always with red as dominant colour) It says "natural" but I am not trained enough to tell - it just sings to me like none before. Thank you very much in advance:

My opinion aligned with 2boys. So glad you time to ask the seller and get reassurance. Grats to you on your purchase! I would love to see modeling shots when it arrives!

 

[Junkenpo]

Somehow I just realized that I had a nice matched set with my newest new-to-me earrings. They pair up so nicely with the pendant! I need to get an 18inch gold chain though to match. I usually wear the pendant at 16 in.

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Somehow I just realized that I had a nice matched set with my newest new-to-me earrings. They pair up so nicely with the pendant! I need to get an 18inch gold chain though to match. I usually wear the pendant at 16 in.

Oh wow those button earrings look amazing on you JKP! The pearls add a beautiful touch to the design and I love the little vivid spots of green. [emoji7] The pendant looks great too with the bolt of yellow against the blue green. I think it looks great on the 16 inch chain. I guess it would depend on the neckline of your top.

 

[dingobeast]

Hello all,

So inspired looking through all the posts! I hope you're all enjoying the fall weather, wherever you are!
I thought I'd post some pieces I've been wearing lately - these are older items I've had for quite a while. Nothing new or anything...

This is a nephrite bangle I picked up when I first began collecting jade. It has carved leaves all around. I don't wear it often, but I wore it a couple days ago...
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I've been wearing these lately too - which is surprising because I am drawn more to my darker bangles. This pic was taken under a shaded yellow light - one bangle is white, the other is white/brown.
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These are some handmade Siberian nephrite beads. They're part of a stash of beads left over from a bracelet order several years back, but I don't wear the bracelets often because they're so heavy, lol Nephrite beads like these are VERY hard to find nowadays, and if you do find loose nephrite beads, they're usually very expensive. I just get them out and look at'em every once in a while

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Great to be able to share with everyone! It's funny because I used to resist going through my older jade items in favor of looking for something new, but I've since realized I actually have more than enough. I do pick up other pieces every now and then, but only if something really strikes me, so I'm approaching full circle in my jade journey. It's amazing how much I've learned, but still have the same enthusiasm I had at the beginning! Here's to the journey!

Beautiful nephrite! The glorious white sometimes doesn't get enough love.

 

[dingobeast]

Yesterday checked etsy and saw some beautiful bead bracelets posted by Nandar. So i thought i dont need more jade with 2 bangles and a lotus carved bead bracelet. Absolutely dont have any more arm space.
So these 3 will be on its way to me soon

Oohh, she has some bead necklaces I really like. Let us hear about the beads when you get them.

 

[Tamago38]

Hope you jadies doing well so far.
Sorry for the photo spam!! Just wanted to share my latest jade purchase and to get some opinions from you lovely jadies. Do you think the lavender is more of a pink undertone or a blue undertone? I took photos of it under natural sunlight as well as indoors. Somehow I’m still unsure what tone it leans to.
It’s my first ever thick princess and I’m loving it so far.
My most expensive one yet, and I usually wear around 58-59, 57 hurts like nobody’s business, yet this princess at 56.3 was too beautiful for me to pass up, and after big slather of lotion and my DH to assist me in pushing it in, I finally manage to get into this piece (doubt I’ll have it remove anytime soon) I’m still trying to get use to the weight on my wrist as well as the knocking around, I would say princess bangle feels so different compared to the D shape ones, and I absolutely love it!!

Thanks for hearing me out.

Hope you jadies have been doing good so far?? Any recent purchases?? Would love to see all your recent jade purchases!!

 

[suchi]

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Hope you jadies doing well so far.
Sorry for the photo spam!! Just wanted to share my latest jade purchase and to get some opinions from you lovely jadies. Do you think the lavender is more of a pink undertone or a blue undertone? I took photos of it under natural sunlight as well as indoors. Somehow I’m still unsure what tone it leans to.
It’s my first ever thick princess and I’m loving it so far.
My most expensive one yet, and I usually wear around 58-59, 57 hurts like nobody’s business, yet this princess at 56.3 was too beautiful for me to pass up, and after big slather of lotion and my DH to assist me in pushing it in, I finally manage to get into this piece (doubt I’ll have it remove anytime soon) I’m still trying to get use to the weight on my wrist as well as the knocking around, I would say princess bangle feels so different compared to the D shape ones, and I absolutely love it!!

Thanks for hearing me out.

Hope you jadies have been doing good so far?? Any recent purchases?? Would love to see all your recent jade purchases!!

Love love love your bangle

 

[suchi]

My bead bracelets from Nandar. Absolutely lovely. Love the ring she included as a gift too. Pictures taken immediately in office lights after receiving the bracelets.

 

[2boys_jademommy]

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Hope you jadies doing well so far.
Sorry for the photo spam!! Just wanted to share my latest jade purchase and to get some opinions from you lovely jadies. Do you think the lavender is more of a pink undertone or a blue undertone? I took photos of it under natural sunlight as well as indoors. Somehow I’m still unsure what tone it leans to.
It’s my first ever thick princess and I’m loving it so far.
My most expensive one yet, and I usually wear around 58-59, 57 hurts like nobody’s business, yet this princess at 56.3 was too beautiful for me to pass up, and after big slather of lotion and my DH to assist me in pushing it in, I finally manage to get into this piece (doubt I’ll have it remove anytime soon) I’m still trying to get use to the weight on my wrist as well as the knocking around, I would say princess bangle feels so different compared to the D shape ones, and I absolutely love it!!

Thanks for hearing me out.

Hope you jadies have been doing good so far?? Any recent purchases?? Would love to see all your recent jade purchases!!

I love your new princess bangle [emoji3] I’d say it leans more pink than blue and I there is some light green interspersed int there. It’s pinkish and a bit of purple. I don’t see blue but perhaps under dif lighting....
The proportions look nice and it’s good you for a more snug fit since princesses seem to knock about more. Looks beautiful on you. [emoji6]

 

[2boys_jademommy]

My bead bracelets from Nandar. Absolutely lovely. Love the ring she included as a gift too. Pictures taken immediately in office lights after receiving the bracelets.

You’re three for three - all lovely bracelets Do you have a favourite? They have a different vibe. The first has dreamier soothing colours, the second is fun and candy like and the third has a stronger look to it.

 

[Junkenpo]

Hope you jadies doing well so far.
Sorry for the photo spam!! Just wanted to share my latest jade purchase and to get some opinions from you lovely jadies. Do you think the lavender is more of a pink undertone or a blue undertone? I took photos of it under natural sunlight as well as indoors. Somehow I’m still unsure what tone it leans to.
It’s my first ever thick princess and I’m loving it so far.
My most expensive one yet, and I usually wear around 58-59, 57 hurts like nobody’s business, yet this princess at 56.3 was too beautiful for me to pass up, and after big slather of lotion and my DH to assist me in pushing it in, I finally manage to get into this piece (doubt I’ll have it remove anytime soon) I’m still trying to get use to the weight on my wrist as well as the knocking around, I would say princess bangle feels so different compared to the D shape ones, and I absolutely love it!!

Thanks for hearing me out.

Hope you jadies have been doing good so far?? Any recent purchases?? Would love to see all your recent jade purchases!!

Oh gosh! The more photos, the better on this thread! Beautiful bangle. I'm definitely a fan of chubby princesses. Smoke is my always-on fat princess. Your lavender is soft and soothing to look at, do you think you will name her?

My bead bracelets from Nandar. Absolutely lovely. Love the ring she included as a gift too. Pictures taken immediately in office lights after receiving the bracelets.

Great looking beads! Love the color variety!