The JADE thread!

Thank you for the kind words, Uli! Sold out? Your creativity has started a trend, dear Uli!

The celadon beads were not from 3jade and I never wore them because I thought they were too blah (and made me look my age :amuse:) though I love the color, so I borrowed some beads from it for the fish bracelet and they matched so well, I decided to go for the full necklace. I think it gave it an updated look. I like it so much that I will wear it to graduation in a few weeks, (not mine, LOL, I am a teacher.)

C Rose, here is some inspiration for your new beads. (These are not mine.) Your carved beads are exquisite! The bracelet is a perfect color match, good eye! It makes a great set and the change in shape gives it a modern twist.
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Hi Uli, I loved your goldfish bracelet so much, I made one for myself with a 3Jade goldfish and some nephrite beads I re-purposed from a necklace.
Now we are matching! I hope you are not mad at me for taking your idea :-s

I polished the nephrite pendant with 14000 grit on the dremel so it's a bit more shiny. Getting the polishing compound out of the scales carving is a pain tho, there is still some left in there you can see in this pic. LOL

BTW the bangle is Yennefer, a black and white jadeite that reminds me of a granite counter top. LOL, someone here had said before that a bangle reminded them of granite counter top and this in the one that does it for me. (Must wear white spot facing up!)
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Uh oh, looks like I need a koi bracelet too. This is so adorable! I like it very much with the beads. Is 3jade the vendor source?
 
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Thank you for the kind words, Uli! Sold out? Your creativity has started a trend, dear Uli!

The celadon beads were not from 3jade and I never wore them because I thought they were too blah (and made me look my age :amuse:) though I love the color, so I borrowed some beads from it for the fish bracelet and they matched so well, I decided to go for the full necklace. I think it gave it an updated look. I like it so much that I will wear it to graduation in a few weeks, (not mine, LOL, I am a teacher.)

C Rose, here is some inspiration for your new beads. (These are not mine.) Your carved beads are exquisite! The bracelet is a perfect color match, good eye! It makes a great set and the change in shape gives it a modern twist.
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Yes, Thanks! That’s exactly what I had in mind

That’s great you had the beads already. It’s so hard to match for pictures online. Apparently, that shape is pretty popular in China. I have purchased a few bead strands recently and they are all shaped like that. Thanks again
 
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Peaches!
The honey one is the one from UJ. It came with a very narrow hole that was drilled kind of sideways so I widened the hole to accept a bail with a diamond drill bit under the dripping garden faucet and it worked out surprisingly well. The other one is a free gift that came with something.
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Very nice! You will have to post pictures of this dremel thing you use and these bits. I need one but I might be dangerous once I have it lol
 
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I have to share now that I finally found a match (or a pretty close one [emoji4]) to my carved necklace. I wanted to wear the necklace to my son’s wedding, so the hunt was on! I’m so pleased [emoji1] I hope all the Jadies are enjoying your day! View attachment 4435140

This is a beautiful set C Rose and perfect for such a special day. What colour will your dress be?
 
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Peaches!
The honey one is the one from UJ. It came with a very narrow hole that was drilled kind of sideways so I widened the hole to accept a bail with a diamond drill bit under the dripping garden faucet and it worked out surprisingly well. The other one is a free gift that came with something.
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The honey peach is so sweet! Looks good on you and the pretty lavender peach is a very generous free gift [emoji6]
 
This is a beautiful set C Rose and perfect for such a special day. What colour will your dress be?

Thanks so much my friend! I’m thinking of maybe a blush or a pale yellow. Sorry I don’t wear dresses [emoji4] I’m was thinking about a pant suit, but neighbor suggested a jumper. So I’m exploring that option as well.

It’s going to be interesting because I’m going to do a dance routine with my son to an upbeat song. I think it will be “Happy” because I’m so happy he is moving out LOL [emoji23] It’s gonna be a fun time.
 
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Thanks so much my friend! I’m thinking of maybe a blush or a pale yellow. Sorry I don’t wear dresses [emoji4] I’m was thinking about a pant suit, but neighbor suggested a jumper. So I’m exploring that option as well.

It’s going to be interesting because I’m going to do a dance routine with my son to an upbeat song. I think it will be “Happy” because I’m so happy he is moving out LOL [emoji23] It’s gonna be a fun time.

A blush pink dress would be nice although a soft yellow is a very happy colour - perfect to dance to “Happy” lol! No matter what you are going to be radiant with your jade bead set [emoji4]
 
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Just for fun, I pulled out this old bracelet that my mother-in-law gave me. My father-in-law bought it for her in the 60’s from some estate jewelry shop. It kind of has a “roaring 20’s” feel to it..jade on silver filigree vermeil. I saw this video on filigree and it’s a chinese art form and quite labor intensive to make..bunch of intricate wire twisting that will make your head spin and eyes cross:whut:..anyway, I’ve had it for years and never wore it. I really kind of like it now. Actually, this thread has helped me appreciate jade a lot more! Thanks!

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