The JADE thread!

[fanofjadeite]

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]

I would guess its the first bangle on top that caused the rash.

 

[angelicskater16]

Just got my new imperial jade ring & bangle. In ♥️‼️‼️‼️‼️

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Wow what a cool design in your ring Gorgeous set! So sparkly and icy green. [emoji4]

 

[angelicskater16]

Thank you so much!!!

Wow what a cool design in your ring Gorgeous set! So sparkly and icy green. [emoji4]

 

[Junkenpo]

Just got my new imperial jade ring & bangle. In ♥️‼️‼️‼️‼️

I love both pieces, but that ring is to die for! I've never seen a design like that and the color and sparklies make my heart sing. I'd love small bits like that for earring studs, or one for a delicate pendant. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[angelicskater16]

Thank you so much! My jeweler actually showed us this ring and once it was on I was like yes this is it! ahahahah

I love both pieces, but that ring is to die for! I've never seen a design like that and the color and sparklies make my heart sing. I'd love small bits like that for earring studs, or one for a delicate pendant. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[JadeLeaf]

Can I know if these look like Grade A? Should I get them tested?

 

[Plemont]

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?

I would guess its the first bangle on top that caused the rash.

They are pretty aren't they - but the top two are serpentine and the bottom two are (I think) grade A, and it was the middle one that caused the rash


Luckily my first quality bangle has arrived from Ultimate Jadeite to ease the pain - Nandar described it as 'light grey and light brown' which it is, but there are many hidden shades of green, grey, brown and white depending on the light. Such a subtle beauty. It's called London Fog as it is an exact representation of the weather when it arrived!

 

[2boys_jademommy]

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Can I know if these look like Grade A? Should I get them tested?

What a unique design on your bracelet - very cool and pretty on you you! I can see why you are JadeLeaf [emoji6]

 

[2boys_jademommy]

They are pretty aren't they - but the top two are serpentine and the bottom two are (I think) grade A, and it was the middle one that caused the rash


Luckily my first quality bangle has arrived from Ultimate Jadeite to ease the pain - Nandar described it as 'light grey and light brown' which it is, but there are many hidden shades of green, grey, brown and white depending on the light. Such a subtle beauty. It's called London Fog as it is an exact representation of the weather when it arrived!
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It’s nice when there are so many colours in a bangle and the changes that occur under different lighting. I see lavender grey in her as well. [emoji4]

 

[JadeLeaf]

What a unique design on your bracelet - very cool and pretty on you you! I can see why you are JadeLeaf [emoji6]

Thank you! This is my first piece of jade. I have never bought jade before. Dunno what name to choose so I looked at the leaf and said, "Leaf!" I normally dun even look at jewelry!

Where do u all go to get the jade certified please? Which place is reliable?

 

[JadeLeaf]

Is this a good buy?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/China-natu...m=372493590953&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

 

[mtg116]

What a unique design on your bracelet - very cool and pretty on you you! I can see why you are JadeLeaf [emoji6]

Stunning

 

[dingobeast]

Thank you! This is my first piece of jade. I have never bought jade before. Dunno what name to choose so I looked at the leaf and said, "Leaf!" I normally dun even look at jewelry!

Where do u all go to get the jade certified please? Which place is reliable?

Depends on where are you located. I get mine certified at Mason Kay, but any jeweler with the testing apparatus can check it for you. Those are all very lovely, that bracelet is a stunner.

 

[dingobeast]

Is this a good buy?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/China-natural-hetian-jade-bangle-hand-carved-hollowed-out-flower-Bracelet/372493590953?_trkparms=aid=333200&algo=COMP.MBE&ao=1&asc=20171012094517&meid=14a4b124795145b5af25431abeb035c2&pid=100008&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=253968078794&itm=372493590953&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

It is very pretty, but hard to tell if that is actually hetian jade.