The JADE thread!

[Silver Mom]

Great summary!

The kind of watery red that I like is quite unaffordable so I’ve decided that other colored stones in my collection can fill the red/orange gap.

I thought this pendant is quite a stunning example of red jadeite

So icy. I love this. Now this is definitely Red.

 

[Silver Mom]

My one and only jade pendent. I love it so much and permanently wear it. Icy jadeite. Lol, I named it Golden Eyes from Yeh-Shen. The little bones of the body is not stationary and moves independently form each other. View attachment 5008765View attachment 5008766

So adorable. And so icy.

 

[Silver Mom]

Wow @Silver Mom, is your bangle really as red as it looks on my screen in real life? It's magnificent. I would love to have one just like that. Did you get that from Alice? If you see any bangle available like that in size 60-61mm, please let me know or if there's more stone to make a custom one.

I just called Alice and she said she has two but not size 60. I think it might have been about a 55. She said it is very hard to get larger sizes of red because red is usually on the topmost layer and there is not too much of that material. She said the color of the ones she has might be more orange with some light green. She also said it is hard to find a red bangle that is completely red because of the lack of material. I didn't realize all this until I asked her. I guess it really is true that no two pieces of jade are the same. Every one is different. I am starting to have a deeper appreciation for each piece. I just love being able to connect with all of you and share our love for jade. Love having all you jade sisters to learn from. Let me know if you still want to contact her and I will pm you her info.

 

[ILoveOrange]

I just called Alice and she said she has two but not size 60. I think it might have been about a 55. She said it is very hard to get larger sizes of red because red is usually on the topmost layer and there is not too much of that material. She said the color of the ones she has might be more orange with some light green. She also said it is hard to find a red bangle that is completely red because of the lack of material. I didn't realize all this until I asked her. I guess it really is true that no two pieces of jade are the same. Every one is different. I am starting to have a deeper appreciation for each piece. I just love being able to connect with all of you and share our love for jade. Love having all you jade sisters to learn from. Let me know if you still want to contact her and I will pm you her info.

@Silver Mom , I am still interested. Her orange bangles sound interesting. I totally understand, I wouldn't mind a bangle with multiple colors either (red, orange, brown, green). Lol, I'm just glad you didn't say that she didn't have anything in my size at all. Please pm me her information Silver Mom. I am new here so I havent figured out where to go for PMs yet though?

Whoever wears a size 55mm or smaller is going to be a very lucky person if s/he wants a red bangle since it's more likely to be in their size.

 

[ILoveOrange]

@Silver Mom , your jade collection is tdf. Each piece is gorgeous and unique. All the pictures you've posted on this thread of your collection just leaves me awestruck, drooling, and dreaming of the day when I can own something like what you have.

I am waiting on a custom bangle form Allen S and want to ask you if the square shape is comfortable to wear of your green siberian bangle.. Does the inner edge of the circle cut/dig into you since it not rounded? I have rounded princess bangles and D bangles but they all have rounded inner edges for comfort. I would like a square bangle in the future, but am not sure if it's comfortable.

 

[Silver Mom]

@Silver Mom , I am still interested. Her orange bangles sound interesting. I totally understand, I wouldn't mind a bangle with multiple colors either (red, orange, brown, green). Lol, I'm just glad you didn't say that she didn't have anything in my size at all. Please pm me her information Silver Mom. I am new here so I havent figured out where to go for PMs yet though?

Whoever wears a size 55mm or smaller is going to be a very lucky person if s/he wants a red bangle since it's more likely to be in their size.

ILove, even my bangle is not totally red too. I looked at it carefully today and found a yellow portion of it on my bangle so I went outside in the sun to take a picture of it for you. I will pm you her info. She said she might be able to get a 59 but not sure. In this picture look on the upper right of the bangle and you will see a yellow spot. It must be true that so hard to get a totally red bangle. The lighting today is different too so bangle looks a little browner don't you think. Jade can really fool our eyes. Such a chameleon. LOL

 

[ILoveOrange]

ILove, even my bangle is not totally red too. I looked at it carefully today and found a yellow portion of it on my bangle so I went outside in the sun to take a picture of it for you. I will pm you her info. She said she might be able to get a 59 but not sure. In this picture look on the upper right of the bangle and you will see a yellow spot. It must be true that so hard to get a totally red bangle. The lighting today is different too so bangle looks a little browner don't you think. Jade can really fool our eyes. Such a chameleon. LOL

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It still looks beautiful, and a little yellow sunshine spot on your bangle is a blessing.

It does look different in this light but I can still see the red too.

 

[Silver Mom]

@Silver Mom , your jade collection is tdf. Each piece is gorgeous and unique. All the pictures you've posted on this thread of your collection just leaves me awestruck, drooling, and dreaming of the day when I can own something like what you have.

I am waiting on a custom bangle form Allen S and want to ask you if the square shape is comfortable to wear of your green siberian bangle.. Does the inner edge of the circle cut/dig into you since it not rounded? I have rounded princess bangles and D bangles but they all have rounded inner edges for comfort. I would like a square bangle in the future, but am not sure if it's comfortable.

Actually the bangle is comfortable. It doesn't dig into my hand because it is not very tight. You can also ask Allan to round the edges off for you. He is so nice he would do that. Very accomodating.

 

[Silver Mom]

It still looks beautiful, and a little yellow sunshine spot on your bangle is a blessing.

It does look different in this light but I can still see the red too.

I am glad that I could show it to you in a different light because then you could see how it changes in different lighting and conditions. I suppose if you could find something that is perfect all the time it would probably not be real jade. LOL Take your time until you find something that you really love.

 

[ILoveOrange]

Actually the bangle is comfortable. It doesn't dig into my hand because it is not very tight. You can also ask Allan to round the edges off for you. He is so nice he would do that. Very accomodating.

That is a good suggestion. I will do that since I wasn't sure if a straight flat inner edge like that would be comfortable or not. I do like to wear my bangle as snug as I can get it so it usually requires lots of soap or lotion to get off.

I wear my bangle so tight that when I had an mri a few weeks ago I almost couldn't get my bangle off. I'd just completed a steroid treatment which made me retain a little bit of water. Lol, good thing I still remember Junkenpo's issue with getting her bangle off buy using the edge of her dresser for leverage. Phew, that did the trick! And then I felt all naked and anxious until I could put my bangle back on after my test.

I don't know how you guys feel, but my left wrist has not been without a bangle on it for the past 8 months that I didn't realize I was going to feel so lost without wearing one.

 

[Silver Mom]

That is a good suggestion. I will do that since I wasn't sure if a straight flat inner edge like that would be comfortable or not. I do like to wear my bangle as snug as I can get it so it usually requires lots of soap or lotion to get off.

I wear my bangle so tight that when I had an mri a few weeks ago I almost couldn't get my bangle off. I'd just completed a steroid treatment which made me retain a little bit of water. Lol, good thing I still remember Junkenpo's issue with getting her bangle off buy using the edge of her dresser for leverage. Phew, that did the trick! And then I felt all naked and anxious until I could put my bangle back on after my test.

I don't know how you guys feel, but my left wrist has not been without a bangle on it for the past 8 months that I didn't realize I was going to feel so lost without wearing one.

I haven't worn my bangles for almost a year. Once in a while I may put one on and wear it around the house. With this covid thing, haven't gone out since it started so my poor bangles have been in isolation too. I wish I could wear my bangles smaller but I am such a coward. Scared that it would get stuck on my hand. Then it would have to stay on forever.

 

[VintageyGirl]

This is very pretty !

yes full translucent icy reds are very very $$$ . But as with all jade , I think if it’s something I would buy to wear or keep or even sell . I would bring it to NGi ( nan Yang Gemological institute )for a look over to ensure it’s not treated .

I m just paranoid that way . Because learnt quite abit along the way about the stuff that can be done to jade.

Yes, good quality reds are very $$$, I learnt. Cos red occurs on the skin of the Boulder so tends to be dry I’m told. So to find a piece with great water, no flaws etc would be very rare! I also send to NGI especially when buying from a new seller and it costs quite a bit!

Edited: oops just read your great info on the red! Yes that’s what I heard too but not in such good detail

 

[VintageyGirl]

That sounds awful. I think I would have screamed if a salesperson grabbed my hand like that with the ongoing pandemic. And by right, he should have just asked to see your hand to see if it's soft or not - don't have to press.

I have asked them on WhatsApp before about icy bangles. No wonder no options were forthcoming! But recently I did buy a bluish green and yellow bangle from them with some snowflakes which I saw on their website.

When I was there in 2019, the salesperson was ok. Held my hand to relax me before putting on the bangle. He said I have soft hands just by looking at them. I was interested in 2 bangles then but one was nearly twice the price of the other so I went for the cheaper option and also bought a mystic knot from them.

How was the bluish green and yellow bangle? Was it true to the pictures and description? Pls show! Haha.

 

[VintageyGirl]

I have been to only 1 but I don't think I will go again. Quite pricey for the quality. I mean I love my oval lavender bangle but I think that the salesperson has a "disabling technique" which means to put the bangle on your wrist before you've had the chance to feel it with both hands and your fingernails. There are quite a few surface stonelines which I didn't notice as a result and it doesn't feel as smooth as all my other bangles. Also, the seller was so enthusiastic (and so was I because it was my first time in a jade shop) that I tried on way too many bangles that day and had a bruised left hand for 8 weeks. My hubby put some traditional Chinese medicine on my hand which made the external bruising go away but my hand still hurt.

Oh my, sounds like some sales people have such “techniques” to make you buy! I thinking forcing a bangle on without permission is a no-no for me. For bruises on the hand due to bangle trying hehe, I recommend this gel. It’s for bruises. I put it on my hand and the bruises disappeared in a few days.

 

[VintageyGirl]

I haven't worn my bangles for almost a year. Once in a while I may put one on and wear it around the house. With this covid thing, haven't gone out since it started so my poor bangles have been in isolation too. I wish I could wear my bangles smaller but I am such a coward. Scared that it would get stuck on my hand. Then it would have to stay on forever.

I wear my bangles and jewellery at home all the time! Haha. I’m working from home mainly. They make me happy and give me motivation to work though I have switched to dainty pieces (non jade) whereas when I went to office, I worn much bolder and bigger pieces.