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Hello, Jadies. Long time. I hope everyone is doing OK. I feel like I am coming out of hibernation, lol. Here are some of my newest jades.
I re-purposed some free gifts and four little beads I had laying around to make myself this beaded bracelet.
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I'm quite pleased with the result.

Also, I just got this pendant. I was worried it would be way too big on me but I think it actually suits me. I love the bright colors and I get a really nice feeling when I wear it. But for the life of me I can't make heads or tails out of the carving. I think I see a ruyi near the top and maybe a snake near the bottom. Also possible: duck (think round white head with eye) and koi. Can anyone help decode? The seller just says there are traditional "designs".

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Hello, Jadies. Long time. I hope everyone is doing OK. I feel like I am coming out of hibernation, lol. Here are some of my newest jades.
I re-purposed some free gifts and four little beads I had laying around to make myself this beaded bracelet.
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I'm quite pleased with the result.

Also, I just got this pendant. I was worried it would be way too big on me but I think it actually suits me. I love the bright colors and I get a really nice feeling when I wear it. But for the life of me I can't make heads or tails out of the carving. I think I see a ruyi near the top and maybe a snake near the bottom. Also possible: duck (think round white head with eye) and koi. Can anyone help decode? The seller just says there are traditional "designs".

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Hi Jaditebear,
I really like the bracelet, and especially with the bangle. The lavenders into blues are delicate together. Well done.
I also like the pendant. It looks good on you, too. I see the koi too. Enjoy!
 
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It's official, I can squeeze on a 58 D shaped bangle. The smooth blue I fell in love with from Gojade. It squeezes my fat arm :) It takes dish soap and cuss words to get it on and off. If I lose weight, I think I can wear it better. The other two (61mm) are from MatsAlice. I like them very much too. The black one I like more than I expected. It has a storm of lavender and blacks. The green and purple were fun too.
 

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It's official, I can squeeze on a 58 D shaped bangle. The smooth blue I fell in love with from Gojade. It squeezes my fat arm :smile: It takes dish soap and cuss words to get it on and off. If I lose weight, I think I can wear it better. The other two (61mm) are from MatsAlice. I like them very much too. The black one I like more than I expected. It has a storm of lavender and blacks. The green and purple were fun too.
Hi, MM. Thank you for the kind words. Yay for fitting into your bangle! Beautiful smooth blue.

I like the stormy lavender in your black bangle. Black jadeite often has gray or white in the lighter areas but to see such strong lavender mixed in is very unique. You have a keeper there. The pattern of black and purple seems to me uplifting and energetic. Looks great in combo with the calm, green and whites of you other bangle. Great bangle pairing.
 
Hi, MM. Thank you for the kind words. Yay for fitting into your bangle! Beautiful smooth blue.

I like the stormy lavender in your black bangle. Black jadeite often has gray or white in the lighter areas but to see such strong lavender mixed in is very unique. You have a keeper there. The pattern of black and purple seems to me uplifting and energetic. Looks great in combo with the calm, green and whites of you other bangle. Great bangle pairing.

I'm still learning about jade, so I appreciate your thoughts on the "black" bangle. I keep glancing out of the corner of my eye and see rich inky blue and lavender mixed together. It is the one I am wearing now. It also has a nice chime (I can't get enough listening to the sound of jade).

I wish I could be of help on your pendant carving. The colors are beautiful and so bright. The lavender bead project you just completed is so delicate. The slight pink to purple to blues are better together than they would be alone, but together that are like a delicate bouquet of bubbles. I could look at jade all day long.
 
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