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#18,706
jadeitebear said:
Today I made this bracelet holder out of a paper towel cardboard core, some scrap foam and leftover fabric because I wanted more organized storage for my jade bangles but all the organizers for sale online were not the right diameter for my bangles or the right size to fit in my jewelry box and I did not want another bulky box.
I think it turned out OK, but I don't think I am allowed to buy any more bangles.
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Very creative! I’ll take 1,2 and 4! Beautiful idea and bangles [emoji4]
 
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#18,707
Canturi lover said:
Hi Jadie’s. Long time lurker on this thread. You all have amazing collections that I have been inspired by. I have just seen a bangle on EBay that I think is amazing and I was hoping you could give me any information on it , ie do you think it’s dyed or treated in any way. The seller (100% positive feedback) says it’s natural nephrite. Any advice would be very welcome. TIAView attachment 4416194
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I see interlocked crystallization in this stone bangle. I believe it is jadeite because nephrite crystal is not like this. For nephrite of this color and saturation, you’re going to pay a minimum $500-800 unless sellers don’t know what they’re selling. You should go to jademine.com and look at their bangles both from Russia and Canada regions to get familiar with the difference between these 2 origins if you are on the hunt for nephrite.

If this bangle is jadeite of this quality without treatment or type A, you may have to pay no less than 10,000 USD; but if it is treated, you can get it for $50.
 
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#18,708
gogo94 said:
The DIY holder is very cool jadeitebear! And very nice collection of banglesz The honey one really stands out with the vibrant colour!

Hello 2boys, the blue beads are v small dumortierite Quartz. There’s no flower in the beads and they are like 5mm only. It’s another thing I love other than jade but only got 3 items in it so far. I am custom making a ring soon with this stone.
Here is one that’s made into a necklace.

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This is a beauty!
 
#18,714
vicky ng said:
I see interlocked crystallization in this stone bangle. I believe it is jadeite because nephrite crystal is not like this. For nephrite of this color and saturation, you’re going to pay a minimum $500-800 unless sellers don’t know what they’re selling. You should go to jademine.com and look at their bangles both from Russia and Canada regions to get familiar with the difference between these 2 origins if you are on the hunt for nephrite.

If this bangle is jadeite of this quality without treatment or type A, you may have to pay no less than 10,000 USD; but if it is treated, you can get it for $50.
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Thank you Vicky ng. I will update when they get back to me [emoji253]
 
#18,716
Redkoi01 said:
It has been awhile since I posted. Really trust your expertise, what do you all think about carved bangles? Are they easier to break than normal ones? View attachment 4417487 View attachment 4417488
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Very unique! I would think they would be stronger, especially in the thicker places for sure. I don’t think of carved bangles as weaker. Beautiful piece [emoji4]
 
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#18,717
Redkoi01 said:
It has been awhile since I posted. Really trust your expertise, what do you all think about carved bangles? Are they easier to break than normal ones? View attachment 4417487 View attachment 4417488
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I have 5 jadeite carved bangles and 1 carved nephrite bangle. I noticed that the carving style determines the stability AND the size being snug fit or loose on your wrist. The round (princess) bangle with low relief carving is just as tough as non carved bangles. However, the D shape bangles if carved are typically highly raised style. Out of those 6 bangles, 3 are D shaped and 3 are round cut. I got a nick on one of the “ruyi leaf” raised on the surface (well it’s also because that bangle was 59mm instead of a 54mm and so it rolls and bangs around). And other 5 carved bangles never show any issues: they look exactly the same as they did when I bought them. One honest dealer told me not to buy carved bangles if I want to enjoy the shine and luster of jade stone because it’s heavily waxed between carving lines. Well, I obviously ignored his good intention and bought a carved bangle. Although carving is to hide imperfections such as natural fissures, color patterns, rough spots etc., the carving process does not make the stone compromised nor it means the stone is inferior because lots of carved bangles I have seen have great translucency and beautiful color catching $1000 or higher. The one you show us here is one of those carved bangles that cost whole lot more than smooth bangles.
 
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Redkoi01 said:
It has been awhile since I posted. Really trust your expertise, what do you all think about carved bangles? Are they easier to break than normal ones?
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Carved bangles are my favorites. I only have one that I'm even remotely concerned about... it's the small princess... got a deep crack/carved line that was heavily waxed when I received it. I dug out most of the wax before you could see how deep the flaw was. I kept it because I liked the carving and color and shape, I try to be a little more careful wearing it. The rest... I treat them just like any of my regular bangles.
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Junkenpo said:
Carved bangles are my favorites. I only have one that I'm even remotely concerned about... it's the small princess... got a deep crack/carved line that was heavily waxed when I received it. I dug out most of the wax before you could see how deep the flaw was. I kept it because I liked the carving and color and shape, I try to be a little more careful wearing it. The rest... I treat them just like any of my regular bangles.
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Beautiful collection [emoji4]Have you decided when you will attempt to put Iroh on yet? I love its golden colour.
 
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Hi Jadies, hope all of you having a great day so far.
Would love for a suggestion, recently one of my jade seller from China recommended this bangle to me. I’m contemplating if I should take the leap and get it. However because I am only able to view it through videos and photos I’m afraid it might look different from the pics. I’ve always wanted a vivid / emerald ish green bangle, however the seller has informed me that this contains patches of yellow hints within the green, but for Jade culture yellow symbolizes money & prosperity so I don’t really mind the yellow hint.

Should I take the leap of faith?
 
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