The JADE thread!

[Junkenpo]

Hi Jadies,
I'm so upset! I have a big surgery coming up Wed, and for medical stuff (mine or others) I always wear my most peaceful (dark/light green with amber freckles) thinner bangle. I put it in a different drawer yesterday so I would have easier access to it, and today when I got something else out, the bangle went flying to the hardwood floor. I was horrified since I have never dropped one before and I hoped that since the floor is wooden it would be ok. Nope. TWO all around cracks in the more translucent part. I'm already nervous about the surgery and recuperation, and then this happens! I think I will have it banded with gold, but my jeweler won't be able to do that in time. Also, I can't wear any metal in surgery, so I will have to pick something else. I don't like my jade beads as much, but they are easy to remove if my hand swells or something. I have other bangles, but they are not my sweet medical one!!

Oh man! I'm so sorry to hear this. I would be equally devastated to have something like this happened to me. It's not only an item you value, but a routine that is interrupted. This would set me on edge. I hope that you can find an acceptable pinch hitter for yourself, something soothing. Also, sending positive thoughts for your surgery and recuperation to go well.

 

[Silver Mom]

I think the cracks are deep, and if they stay like they are they will be easier to band. So I don't think I'll risk it getting bumped or knocked during the surgery. So, what's very interesting is that I purposely wore this bangle when I stayed with my father in the hospital for close to 2 weeks this year. He had a major surgery, and about 48 hours after, he had a very rough time. This was hard for both of us, as we are very close. The lighter part of my bangle turned an awful greenish-yellow color only during the few days he was struggling! My husband thinks my bangle was working hard to help my father when he needed it and also absorb my distress. So, husband feels that the bangle was there to help dad, and was not feeling strong enough to help me for my surgery. So it cracked beforehand! Sounds crazy, but what do you think?

So so sorry Luna. Your bangle is also working hard to protect you. Sending you lots of good vibes and hugs. Will pray for you too.

 

[jessicakoh]

Hihi! Have not posted for years in this forum. Just wanna share my recent jade purchase. [emoji4]

 

[Silver Mom]

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Hihi! Have not posted for years in this forum. Just wanna share my recent jade purchase. [emoji4]

Super LOVELY!!!!

 

[dingobeast]

Hi Jadies,
I'm so upset! I have a big surgery coming up Wed, and for medical stuff (mine or others) I always wear my most peaceful (dark/light green with amber freckles) thinner bangle. I put it in a different drawer yesterday so I would have easier access to it, and today when I got something else out, the bangle went flying to the hardwood floor. I was horrified since I have never dropped one before and I hoped that since the floor is wooden it would be ok. Nope. TWO all around cracks in the more translucent part. I'm already nervous about the surgery and recuperation, and then this happens! I think I will have it banded with gold, but my jeweler won't be able to do that in time. Also, I can't wear any metal in surgery, so I will have to pick something else. I don't like my jade beads as much, but they are easy to remove if my hand swells or something. I have other bangles, but they are not my sweet medical one!!

Oh no! I wonder if the cracks can be professionally repaired with specialist epoxy, injected into the cracks. I used to work at at museum and the art and object conservation team used to do wonders. If not, gold banding is always good. It is heartbreaking to have that happen.Good luck with your surgery, Lunadoo.

 

[dingobeast]

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Hihi! Have not posted for years in this forum. Just wanna share my recent jade purchase. [emoji4]

Wow! What a lovely green!

 

[almaelise]

I've been following this thread for quite a while and love seeing all your beauties. I finally took the plunge and ordered a 58 mm bangle from Gojade. It was lovely, but given how buttery it was, too big for me. It was such a weird feeling, because I felt protected by the jade, but I also felt like it wasn't meant for me. A weird uneassyness.

So I put the bangle up for sale on FB marketplace and it found a new home. I got mtself a lovely bead that I wrapped around my wrist with a string. For a single bead, the price was quite high, so I'm guessing a full bangle of that quality would have been out of my budget. Anyway, the bead felt sooooooo much better. I wore it for a week and I could almost swear that it started changing colors. Her name is Sunday.

As much as I loved wearing Sunday, I hated having it on a string. So I sent it away to a jeweler so that I can be on a plain solid gold thin 53mm bangle. Can't wait for it to be back. I kind of miss my Sunday.

 

[Plemont]

Ouch ouch ouch!

While planning my jade bangle purchase, I bought a mixture of cheap bangles in slightly different widths and diameters from eBay and vintage markets. By doing so, I’ve established my exact size [emoji3]

But... I wore one of them overnight and have woken up with a nasty rash encircling my wrist. Seems that my sensitive skin has found a way of testing for dyed jade!

I nearly posted a photo of the rash, but thought that I’d show a picture of the cheap bangles instead - I expect you knowledgeable ladies can tell which one caused the problem.

It was worth it though, as I have not one but TWO bangles on their way to England, one from Singapore and one from Canada [emoji1]

 

[2boys_jademommy]

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Hihi! Have not posted for years in this forum. Just wanna share my recent jade purchase. [emoji4]

Gorgeous bangle! Looks beautiful on you [emoji4]

 

[2boys_jademommy]

I've been following this thread for quite a while and love seeing all your beauties. I finally took the plunge and ordered a 58 mm bangle from Gojade. It was lovely, but given how buttery it was, too big for me. It was such a weird feeling, because I felt protected by the jade, but I also felt like it wasn't meant for me. A weird uneassyness.

So I put the bangle up for sale on FB marketplace and it found a new home. I got mtself a lovely bead that I wrapped around my wrist with a string. For a single bead, the price was quite high, so I'm guessing a full bangle of that quality would have been out of my budget. Anyway, the bead felt sooooooo much better. I wore it for a week and I could almost swear that it started changing colors. Her name is Sunday.

As much as I loved wearing Sunday, I hated having it on a string. So I sent it away to a jeweler so that I can be on a plain solid gold thin 53mm bangle. Can't wait for it to be back. I kind of miss my Sunday.

Sunday was meant to be yours - jade karma is real [emoji6] would love to see see how she looks in a solid gold bangle. I’ve never seen that design before....

 

[matsalice]

I am staying home today and finally have some time to get part of my jadeite from bank safety box and enjoy playing them and take some pictures. I am enjoying them so much and want to share the pictures here.

 

[matsalice]

More jadeite bangles

 

[mtg116]

You have a beautiful collection! Thank you for sharing.

 

[teagansmum]

Ouch ouch ouch!

While planning my jade bangle purchase, I bought a mixture of cheap bangles in slightly different widths and diameters from eBay and vintage markets. By doing so, I’ve established my exact size [emoji3]

But... I wore one of them overnight and have woken up with a nasty rash encircling my wrist. Seems that my sensitive skin has found a way of testing for dyed jade!

I nearly posted a photo of the rash, but thought that I’d show a picture of the cheap bangles instead - I expect you knowledgeable ladies can tell which one caused the problem.

It was worth it though, as I have not one but TWO bangles on their way to England, one from Singapore and one from Canada [emoji1]

They are all lovely, and it's so hard to figure out which isn't grade A, but as a guess, would it be the second from the bottom?

 

[2boys_jademommy]

More jadeite bangles

You have a huge a beautiful collection of jade. I especially love this dreamy blue ring and bangle. [emoji7]