The JADE thread!

[mrsblue]

I just got an icy jade bangle, and it is supposed to be my dream bangle, it is luminous and so so SOOO beautiful, it is my size and the thickness is perfect, only one catch... there is a small scratch, thats the only small area where it’s not perfectly polished, otherwise it would be perfect. When i touch it with my nail it scratches.

I absolutely adore this bangle, it is from my mom and husband but I am the one who chose it, now I am given an opportunity to return it and get a full refund, or should I keep it learn to love the tiny imperfection too? (Since it is also a kind of fate “緣份” when it comes to jade)

The first pic is the bangle, have i mentioned it is so so so so beautiful?

The second pic is the little imperfection. Should I return it and look for a perfect one? (Which may be difficult since we all know a jade bangle that fits perfectly, and absolutely love and is within one’s budget is quite hard to come by) dilemma dilemma

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Happy weekend, everyone! My 2 jadeite bangles today - Lavender Oval and Carved Green

Lovely turquoises and silver / jade bead bracelets!

Thanks so much SmokieDragon! You’re bangles look perfectly at home on your wrist, so beautiful! I love the look of a bangle on each wrist

 

[Cyanide Rose]

This one will be hard to resist. The carving is quite detailed and the colours are beautiful. Lovely stack as well C Rose!

Hi there 2BJM! Thanks so much, it truly is difficult but I’m telling myself I don’t really need it. LOL That doesn’t always work in the end

 

[Cyanide Rose]

What do you do with jade you do not want to keep?

My first bangle, which was less than half the cost of the new bangle, is lower quality (stone lines, more uneven color and grain, etc.) yet makes me a lot happier. Lessons learned about what my jade priorities and preferences are, but at a cost.

My new bangle is too big - I sized up by 1mm, but I really shouldn't have, and am surprised by how much difference it made. I could find a way to live with the size if I otherwise loved it, but the colors are cooler/grayer than I expected and don't flatter my complexion. Returns are not an option I'm afraid, but it was too expensive to just put in a drawer and forget about quickly. I feel pretty stupid, but here we are. >_<

Ah, I hope the ones that you're hoping will grow on you really will! Some things in life are a surprising acquired taste.


The sizing really is a big factor! I thought "better slightly too big than too small to wear," but in a fairly chunky bangle, that extra size makes me hyper-conscious of knocking it all around, not to mention it looks awkward falling down my arm halfway to my elbow,

Here's the offending bangle in gloomy evening light, lol. It's a bit of a chameleon depending on what the light conditions are - I swear it mostly looks gray to me in person most of the time - but in every case it still leaves me completely cold! If I saw someone else wearing this I'd compliment them, but even besides the sizing issue it just doesn't feel like it's meant for me. I just wish I had jade-savvy close friends or family that would appreciate it as a gift, or that there was enough demand in my area that I could resell it for more than a penny on the dollar. I'll get over it eventually, haha! I'm going to Taiwan later this year so hopefully by then I won't be cut up about this one anymore, and may research some options for buying jade in person while I'm there.

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I truly understand how you feel mintea, I have given quite a few away and sold some too (mainly too small or too big). I can honestly say that there are a couple regrets, especially when I see a bangle I like and remember I once had a similar one. I also have bangles I like but have never worn. One month it’s lavenders, the next it’s greens or beads. It’s so tough to know how you will feel about a bangle until you get it. Sometimes the color isn’t what you expected or the fit. Even purchasing jewelry in person can lose its luster and excitement once you get home or after some time. It’s tough but I would definitely consider holding on to it and eventually you will figure out what to do with it, unless you absolutely hate it.... then maybe a consignment shop or a jeweler that deals with consignment. It’s a lovely bangle mintea

 

[Cyanide Rose]

The silver and jade is giving me ideas, CR! It's a lovely pop of color - turquoise and pure white. You really stack well!

Smokie, I like the green in your carved bangle. It is understated yet it stands out. The "other" side of your lavender bangle is quite lovely. The crystal structure reminds me of sugar crystal sprinkles.
2boys - I think you are on to something with the desert comparisons, or maybe I am feeling hungry, LOL!

Mintea, I feel your dilemma. I have definitely been there, especially purchasing a slightly larger, or pricey bangle and realizing it does not feel as good and I don't wear it as much as a cheap favorite. Not sure what to advise you to do, I'm telling myself that maybe these will grow on me and I might wear them from time to time.

Hello Jadies! I finally finished one of my silver bracelet projects. This is an old bracelet of mine that originally had turquoise stones (I think?). The stones bleached out so I did not like it anymore and wanted to reset it with jadeite. Found these cabs and it turned out they match my nephrite bangle very closely. I am thrilled with how it turned out! I just hope my shoddy stone setting skills hold up because I plan to wear it a lot.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
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Thanks a bunch JB! I love a pop of color and turquoise just really makes me smile
This updating of you silver bangle is perfect! I hate to see a nice well made piece go to waste because of the stones. I am nursing some earrings back to health myself lol. Great job JB and a beautiful matching piece

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I just got an icy jade bangle, and it is supposed to be my dream bangle, it is luminous and so so SOOO beautiful, it is my size and the thickness is perfect, only one catch... there is a small scratch, thats the only small area where it’s not perfectly polished, otherwise it would be perfect. When i touch it with my nail it scratches.

I absolutely adore this bangle, it is from my mom and husband but I am the one who chose it, now I am given an opportunity to return it and get a full refund, or should I keep it learn to love the tiny imperfection too? (Since it is also a kind of fate “緣份” when it comes to jade)

The first pic is the bangle, have i mentioned it is so so so so beautiful?

The second pic is the little imperfection. Should I return it and look for a perfect one? (Which may be difficult since we all know a jade bangle that fits perfectly, and absolutely love and is within one’s budget is quite hard to come by) dilemma dilemma

Hi mrsblue, your bangle is TDF! Its hard to give advice on something so personal. Is the imperfection going to make you dislike the bangle? Can the sentimental value of the gift make you see past its flaw. For me, I’m like the island of misfit toys when it comes to jade, but I can completely understand why you would want a bangle without flaws. This particular bangle without the imperfection would probably be very expensive, as I’m sure it wasn’t cheap even with this flaw. In the end... it has to solely be your decision, so that you can be ok with whatever you choose. I must say that I adore your bangle and would love to see mod shots if you’d like to share. I hope the answer comes to you soon

 

[mrsblue]

Hi mrsblue, your bangle is TDF! Its hard to give advice on something so personal. Is the imperfection going to make you dislike the bangle? Can the sentimental value of the gift make you see past its flaw. For me, I’m like the island of misfit toys when it comes to jade, but I can completely understand why you would want a bangle without flaws. This particular bangle without the imperfection would probably be very expensive, as I’m sure it wasn’t cheap even with this flaw. In the end... it has to solely be your decision, so that you can be ok with whatever you choose. I must say that I adore your bangle and would love to see mod shots if you’d like to share. I hope the answer comes to you soon

Hi Cyanide Rose, that’s exactly my dilemma, I don’t hate it at all.... I adore the bangle, but I don’t know if the tiny scratch is gonna bug me in the long run, I mean it is already bugging me a bit lol. My husband and my mom both gifted this to me, but I am the one who picked it, so not much sentimental value just yet, unless I’ve decided to keep it and this is “the” bangle.

I intend this to be my everyday bangle for a long long time, until one day my husband or any other family member decides to gift me another one. (I adore the idea of wearing a jade bangle gifted by a love one, like the olden days in Chinese culture)

So since this will be on my wrist for a long time, I kinda want a perfect one. But then again, the scratch is so minute that if I haven’t inspect it thoroughly, I might have missed it.

And it comes with a certificate from China, if I decide to keep it, I am sending it to a more reputable Hong Kong laboratory for a certificate. And of course... I would love to share some mod shots IF i kept it.

 

[mrsblue]

Here are some more pics of the bangle if we ignore the small scratch. It just glows

 

[SmokieDragon]

Hello Jadies! I finally finished one of my silver bracelet projects. This is an old bracelet of mine that originally had turquoise stones (I think?). The stones bleached out so I did not like it anymore and wanted to reset it with jadeite. Found these cabs and it turned out they match my nephrite bangle very closely. I am thrilled with how it turned out! I just hope my shoddy stone setting skills hold up because I plan to wear it a lot.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
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It's so amazing that you found stones that fit an existing bracelet! WOW!! Wish I had some stone setting skills but then again, I have no stones to set hahaha! Congrats on your new old bracelet!

 

[SmokieDragon]

Thanks so much SmokieDragon! You’re bangles look perfectly at home on your wrist, so beautiful! I love the look of a bangle on each wrist

Thanks so much! I love seeing one on each wrist too!

 

[SmokieDragon]

I just got an icy jade bangle, and it is supposed to be my dream bangle, it is luminous and so so SOOO beautiful, it is my size and the thickness is perfect, only one catch... there is a small scratch, thats the only small area where it’s not perfectly polished, otherwise it would be perfect. When i touch it with my nail it scratches.

I absolutely adore this bangle, it is from my mom and husband but I am the one who chose it, now I am given an opportunity to return it and get a full refund, or should I keep it learn to love the tiny imperfection too? (Since it is also a kind of fate “緣份” when it comes to jade)

The first pic is the bangle, have i mentioned it is so so so so beautiful?

The second pic is the little imperfection. Should I return it and look for a perfect one? (Which may be difficult since we all know a jade bangle that fits perfectly, and absolutely love and is within one’s budget is quite hard to come by) dilemma dilemma

Oh, this is so beautiful! While I can understand why you would want it to be perfect, it's a small imperfection. The bangle is so breathtaking, I wouldn't even have noticed the spot at all if not for your close-up shot. I guess you need to consider how long it would take you to find a perfect one - can you bear the thought of letting this one go while you continue to search? I believe if the bangle has a good energy about it, it will be ok.

 

[mrsblue]

Oh, this is so beautiful! While I can understand why you would want it to be perfect, it's a small imperfection. The bangle is so breathtaking, I wouldn't even have noticed the spot at all if not for your close-up shot. I guess you need to consider how long it would take you to find a perfect one - can you bear the thought of letting this one go while you continue to search? I believe if the bangle has a good energy about it, it will be ok.

Hi SmokieDragon, you are right, I know I would keep thinking about it if I let it go, I would miss it... by a lot. And I am sure there are a lot of perfect bangles out there, but with imperfect price tags. So I guess I am more towards keeping it.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Here are some more pics of the bangle if we ignore the small scratch. It just glows

Hi SmokieDragon, you are right, I know I would keep thinking about it if I let it go, I would miss it... by a lot. And I am sure there are a lot of perfect bangles out there, but with imperfect price tags. So I guess I am more towards keeping it.

WOWSERS! How lovely is this bangle?!! I know my thinking is flawed but a perfect bangle would concern me. I’d have to have it tested by a couple different establishments and then I’d be afraid to wear it. I am super clumsy I wore my baht Buddha amulet on a 36 inch long gold chain the entire time I was pregnant, then I realized I had scratched up the front side of the amulet an switched to a more traditional shorter baht chain. I took it to my jeweler, but my only choices would destroy it. I didn’t wear it for the longest time because of the scratches and one day I decided to throw it on. While I was in the jewelers the SA complimented it and then I thought to myself.... no one can see these scratches but me. They didn’t really bother me much after that and I wore it for many, many years

I love the idea of a traditional gift of jade from a family member and everything else about it is perfect, so I’m glad you are leaning towards keeping it. Please do let us know when decide

 

[jadeitebear]

I just got an icy jade bangle, and it is supposed to be my dream bangle, it is luminous and so so SOOO beautiful, it is my size and the thickness is perfect, only one catch... there is a small scratch, thats the only small area where it’s not perfectly polished, otherwise it would be perfect. When i touch it with my nail it scratches.

I absolutely adore this bangle, it is from my mom and husband but I am the one who chose it, now I am given an opportunity to return it and get a full refund, or should I keep it learn to love the tiny imperfection too? (Since it is also a kind of fate “緣份” when it comes to jade)

The first pic is the bangle, have i mentioned it is so so so so beautiful?

The second pic is the little imperfection. Should I return it and look for a perfect one? (Which may be difficult since we all know a jade bangle that fits perfectly, and absolutely love and is within one’s budget is quite hard to come by) dilemma dilemma

Thank you CR and Smokie for the kindness. The cabs I was able to get are tiny tiny chips of similar color like mrsblue's dream bangle.
What a TDF bangle, mrsblue. WoW! I would take that one (with the scratch) anyday, and such a lovely gift from your family. I totally see you personal dilemma and agree with what has been said so far. Something like would bother me too. How about wearing it for a week (if that is an option) to see if the love of it grows or the aggravation.
Reminds me of my car. I was so upset when someone scratched it for the first time! I have come to realize that the poor thing is a magnet to bumps and bruises, magically NOT caused by me, and learned to live with, shake my head and laugh about it. Love my car and would not trade it until it croaks.
Alternatively, if you really feel the scratch and it bothers you, would it be possible to ask a jeweler you trust to polish out the scratch so at least it does not catch on your nail. (Here I am speaking of finding good benches! If it were me, I would probably take the polishing tool to it myself, but I do not advise you to do that.)
Also, what if you return it then get an new one and somehow it gets scratched? Too many iffs. Best to wear the jade and you will know how it feels. Let us know what you decide, it is a beautiful one.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Hi Jadies! I wore this one today