The JADE thread!

[mrsblue]

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

Yesss, it would be a scratch that only I would see. And I am a clumsy one, any jewelry I wear would get scratched and dinged up in no time. And I was thinking these are all hand-polished, and it would be near impossible to have a “perfect” bangle, since even the perfect ones aren’t perfect under 10X magnification. (That’s me convincing myself)

And yes, I always find it so awesome when I hear ladies talk about wearing their jade bangles for twenty years or even forty years, and they were usually gifts from their mothers, grandmas or mother-in-laws.

I have already told the seller that I am keeping it, and if the Hong Kong certificate checks out fine (I get a full refund if anything is wrong), this is my jade bangle.

 

[mrsblue]

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.

Hi Jadeitebear, thank you! Unfortunately wearing it for a week and see how it feels isn’t an option, since I am sure I will scratch it up more than it already is in a week. When I tried it on I was so careful not to bang it anymore, as it is a size bigger than the size I normally wear. I am a 51mm round, and should be wearing a 53mm oval, this is a 54mm oval, and it drops a bit lower than I usually prefer on my wrist, that usually means it getting banged around more than a tighter fit. I thought of refunding it and getting a 53mm oval instead, with a slightly different color but also glows, but glows a bit less, but then my husband and I are planning to get pregnant this year, and I am pretty sure I will bloat up and removing it will be difficult if it is a 53 oval/51 round.

So in short, I am keeping it if everything checks up at the Hong Kong lab, I am sending it to the lab tomorrow.

And yeah, I remember feeling super upset when a pebble hit the hood of our car, it left a tiny indentation and it is quite visible. But I don’t mind it anymore after a few days...

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Yesss, it would be a scratch that only I would see. And I am a clumsy one, any jewelry I wear would get scratched and dinged up in no time. And I was thinking these are all hand-polished, and it would be near impossible to have a “perfect” bangle, since even the perfect ones aren’t perfect under 10X magnification. (That’s me convincing myself)

And yes, I always find it so awesome when I hear ladies talk about wearing their jade bangles for twenty years or even forty years, and they were usually gifts from their mothers, grandmas or mother-in-laws.

I have already told the seller that I am keeping it, and if the Hong Kong certificate checks out fine (I get a full refund if anything is wrong), this is my jade bangle.

Ooo.... That is so awesome! I’m so happy for you! Fingers crossed it all checks out for you mrsblue. I love icy bangles, I wish they looked good on me. I am looking forward to your mod shots, probably after you have it thoroughly certified, which I completely understand. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us, it’s so gorgeous

 

[mrsblue]

Ooo.... That is so awesome! I’m so happy for you! Fingers crossed it all checks out for you mrsblue. I love icy bangles, I wish they looked good on me. I am looking forward to your mod shots, probably after you have it thoroughly certified, which I completely understand. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us, it’s so gorgeous

Thank you so much Cyanide Rose, I have a huge thing for icy bangles, I can’t help myself but stare at others’ bangles in town, and man, there are some really nice ones out there. I know I’ve said I’ll wear it after getting it certified. But I’ve took it out for a test drive today, and see how it feels.

This is her out under an overcast daylight. How does it look? I must admit, the color is a tad darker than I thought, and the glow is way more obvious on the profile view of the bangle.

 

[mrsblue]

Indoors under a warm light

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Thank you so much Cyanide Rose, I have a huge thing for icy bangles, I can’t help myself but stare at others’ bangles in town, and man, there are some really nice ones out there. I know I’ve said I’ll wear it after getting it certified. But I’ve took it out for a test drive today, and see how it feels.

This is her out under an overcast daylight. How does it look? I must admit, the color is a tad darker than I thought, and the glow is way more obvious on the profile view of the bangle.

Indoors under a warm light

Ok this is amazing ❤️ It looks great on you! It almost looks glassy to me. Seriously, I am truly jelly Honestly, I think you made the right decision

 

[mrsblue]

Ok this is amazing ❤️ It looks great on you! It almost looks glassy to me. Seriously, I am truly jelly Honestly, I think you made the right decision

Thank you! I must say, I already like it before wearing it, and it is growing on me every minute!

My husband inspected it this morning and he found a few more very very very minute scratches, which can’t be felt by fingernail.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Thank you! I must say, I already like it before wearing it, and it is growing on me every minute!

My husband inspected it this morning and he found a few more very very very minute scratches, which can’t be felt by fingernail.

You’re so welcome! I’m so glad it’s growing on you, because you really picked a gem. It’s an oval too! The beautiful ones like this are always ovals and wayyyy too small for me

 

[jadeitebear]

Hi Jadeitebear, thank you! Unfortunately wearing it for a week and see how it feels isn’t an option, since I am sure I will scratch it up more than it already is in a week. When I tried it on I was so careful not to bang it anymore, as it is a size bigger than the size I normally wear. I am a 51mm round, and should be wearing a 53mm oval, this is a 54mm oval, and it drops a bit lower than I usually prefer on my wrist, that usually means it getting banged around more than a tighter fit. I thought of refunding it and getting a 53mm oval instead, with a slightly different color but also glows, but glows a bit less, but then my husband and I are planning to get pregnant this year, and I am pretty sure I will bloat up and removing it will be difficult if it is a 53 oval/51 round.

So in short, I am keeping it if everything checks up at the Hong Kong lab, I am sending it to the lab tomorrow.

And yeah, I remember feeling super upset when a pebble hit the hood of our car, it left a tiny indentation and it is quite visible. But I don’t mind it anymore after a few days...

Hi mrsblue, looks like the 'test drive" is working out already . So happy for you. I know how you feel about being careful wearing the slightly bigger bangle. Fingers crossed for the lab, I'm sure it will check out! Truly gorgeous find and I think it's a keeper.

 

[mrsblue]

Hi mrsblue, looks like the 'test drive" is working out already . So happy for you. I know how you feel about being careful wearing the slightly bigger bangle. Fingers crossed for the lab, I'm sure it will check out! Truly gorgeous find and I think it's a keeper.

Thank you Jadeitebear, as I’m setting my mind to keep it and happily embrace everything about this bangle, my husband said: “You actually have a lot of choices with our budget.” ughhhhhh helpppp

Since yeah, it is not a small amount... would it be silly to settle for a “not perfect” one?

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Thank you Jadeitebear, as I’m setting my mind to keep it and happily embrace everything about this bangle, my husband said: “You actually have a lot of choices with our budget.” ughhhhhh helpppp

Since yeah, it is not a small amount... would it be silly to settle for a “not perfect” one?

That’s another tough one Most of the time our spouses just want us to be happy and they go with whatever we decide for the most part. I would say it would not be a good thing, if you consider it settling.

 

[Icyjade]

Thank you Jadeitebear, as I’m setting my mind to keep it and happily embrace everything about this bangle, my husband said: “You actually have a lot of choices with our budget.” ughhhhhh helpppp

Since yeah, it is not a small amount... would it be silly to settle for a “not perfect” one?

For that ‘scratch’, I would consider it a defect. And would be quite upset if the seller did not disclose it upfront as the defect should have been mentioned. It’s a showstopper for me especially as I think the bangle isn’t cheap.

You are in HK right? There are quite a few Hk sellers that come to the SG fair. Let me know if you want the contacts to have a look at their shops?

 

[mrsblue]

That’s another tough one Most of the time our spouses just want us to be happy and they go with whatever we decide for the most part. I would say it would not be a good thing, if you consider it settling.

That’s a good one. I’m not sure if I feeling like I’m settling with this bangle, that’s the term my husband used. For me I was so ready to own this, up until he said that.

 

[jadeitebear]

Thank you Jadeitebear, as I’m setting my mind to keep it and happily embrace everything about this bangle, my husband said: “You actually have a lot of choices with our budget.” ughhhhhh helpppp

Since yeah, it is not a small amount... would it be silly to settle for a “not perfect” one?

Tough choice indeed. No need to settle for one that does not feel right for you. Perfect, well that's another matter altogether.... Your husband is just is trying to make sure you are happy with *your* decision. Gotta read into what your gut is telling you about it, your husband will be fine with whichever one you choose. So sweet of him trying to be helpful.

 

[mrsblue]

For that ‘scratch’, I would consider it a defect. And would be quite upset if the seller did not disclose it upfront as the defect should have been mentioned. It’s a showstopper for me especially as I think the bangle isn’t cheap.

You are in HK right? There are quite a few Hk sellers that come to the SG fair. Let me know if you want the contacts to have a look at their shops?

That is true... yes please, can I have their contacts please?

The seller said it is a “perfect” bangle, and when I found the scratch my heart did sink a little bit. But she is more than happy to give me a full refund.