The JADE thread!

[SmokieDragon]

As promised, here are my blue green bangles, taken in afternoon sunlight. The one held up by my pinkie is Guatemalan jadeite from ChatoyantGem2626 on Etsy. It is 56.9mm in diameter and not as wide as the other one.

The other one held up by my index and middle fingers is Myanmar jadeite from Li Hong Jade. It has a yellow patch as well. It is 56.8mm in diameter.

 

[SmokieDragon]

And here are a couple of indoor shots too

 

[CareerMother]

As promised, here are my blue green bangles, taken in afternoon sunlight. The one held up by my pinkie is Guatemalan jadeite from ChatoyantGem2626 on Etsy. It is 56.9mm in diameter and not as wide as the other one.

The other one held up by my index and middle fingers is Myanmar jadeite from Li Hong Jade. It has a yellow patch as well. It is 56.8mm in diameter.

Thank you so much for the many photos SD. They show both gorgeous bangles really well. I am surprised by how similar the colours are, despite both being from different continents (after I bought my first bangle and discovered there was such a thing as Guatemalan blue jadeite, I asked Li Hong about my bangle and they confirmed that their blue-greens are from Myanmar).

In the photos the Guatemalan looks paler and more translucent overall, with snowflakes. However the Li Hong does seem to have a finer grain. Just wondering how you compare your bangles and which you prefer?

Anyway, I am definitely looking for a Guatemalan blue bangle now! Thanks again for the photos!

 

[SmokieDragon]

Thank you so much for the many photos SD. They show both gorgeous bangles really well. I am surprised by how similar the colours are, despite both being from different continents (after I bought my first bangle and discovered there was such a thing as Guatemalan blue jadeite, I asked Li Hong about my bangle and they confirmed that their blue-greens are from Myanmar).

In the photos the Guatemalan looks paler and more translucent overall, with snowflakes. However the Li Hong does seem to have a finer grain. Just wondering how you compare your bangles and which you prefer?

Anyway, I am definitely looking for a Guatemalan blue bangle now! Thanks again for the photos!

I’m the opposite - I bought my Guatemalan one first and then discovered that there’s such a thing as Myanmar blue greens, LOL!

I prefer the Li Hong one on my skin as it looks more blue green than the CG one. My skin seems to turn the CG one more dark green, LOL! It’s odd cos my skin tone complements most colours well but somehow not this bangle’s haha. You are right that the Guatemalan one has snowflakes and is more translucent overall.

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Is the white carved nephrite?? Looks very interesting. Also like the small oval light green with darker green patches. The dark green bangle looks huge!!

Indeed it is a white carved nephrite! I have such a soft spot for carved bangles compared to uncarved
Dark green is also really huge, I'm talking 74mm type huge, I bought it cause it looked really funny to have something as large as that. The small oval bangle was also very cute. May pass it down to someone I know who's able to fit it if they could.

 

[ILoveOrange]

They're beautiful

When u get it , do a reveal! I say congratulations first because it’s pretty hard to get this variety that more fine grained . See already must faster grab if the size is right .
Although this variety , glutinous base with red / orange specks aren’t the most translucent or finest grain compared to my icy bangles . There’s something truly very appealing about them . Like a burst of orange fireworks .

I have a thicker one that’s like a shaped like a mini car tyre hahaha (that’s how my seller describes it “轮胎” and I call it char Siew bao for the red dots lol ) ，and another one which is thinner which I wear more often because it’s thinner and lighter .
Here’s how the two of them looks

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They're beautiful! I LOVE the orange spots! Got to get me one of these type of bangles too.

 

[ILoveOrange]

Both your bangles are beautiful! The orange spots are so big and vibrant! My spots are much smaller and more faint. I was more attracted to the smooth white base. Here’s the seller’s pic. Will post more pix when I get the bangle. Do your bangles base have a hint of green or blue?

@VintageyGirl, I'm so envious. That is a fine looking piece of orange spotted jade.

 

[ILoveOrange]

And here’s the orange flowers/confetti bangle which though pretty did not grab me...

Looks way better in the seller photo you posted earlier

 

[ILoveOrange]

Beautiful bangles JP! I love Jadeite but nephrite is my fave of the two. The feel of nephrite is just so soothing ☺

I agreed @Cyanide Rose. I love nephrite jade the most. I love the lighter weight of it and I feel a more comforting smoothing vibe from nephrite then what I feel from jadeite jade. I own both but wear my nephrite jades more.

 

[Icyjade]

I agreed @Cyanide Rose. I love nephrite jade the most. I love the lighter weight of it and I feel a more comforting smoothing vibe from nephrite then what I feel from jadeite jade. I own both but wear my nephrite jades more.

Same! I wear my white hetian bangle the most. Somehow feels more comfortable wearing it.

 

[Icyjade]

Just got this jadeite necklace that is carved from a single piece of jade... basically cos I find the idea of it being from a single stone and all linked quite amazing heh. So no clasp, just wear over the head. It’s apparently a chili on a chain, not sure what the auspicious meaning is supposed to be.



I sort of prefer it without the chili?

 

[VintageyGirl]

Looks way better in the seller photo you posted earlier

I didn’t get the Orange spots bangle in the end exchange it for a floating blue green flowers piece that’s much finer

 

[VintageyGirl]

Indeed it is a white carved nephrite! I have such a soft spot for carved bangles compared to uncarved
Dark green is also really huge, I'm talking 74mm type huge, I bought it cause it looked really funny to have something as large as that. The small oval bangle was also very cute. May pass it down to someone I know who's able to fit it if they could.

Wow! I haven’t gotten to buying bangles that I can’t fit hehe. I need to be able to wear them after paying so much

 

[VintageyGirl]

I agreed @Cyanide Rose. I love nephrite jade the most. I love the lighter weight of it and I feel a more comforting smoothing vibe from nephrite then what I feel from jadeite jade. I own both but wear my nephrite jades more.

Same! I wear my white hetian bangle the most. Somehow feels more comfortable wearing it.

I’m envious of you both having white nephrite bangles! I heard about it being softer to the touch but I just can’t imagine what it must feel like. Need to go on the hunt for one after my jade ban. Hehe

 

[VintageyGirl]

Just got this jadeite necklace that is carved from a single piece of jade... basically cos I find the idea of it being from a single stone and all linked quite amazing heh. So no clasp, just wear over the head. It’s apparently a chili on a chain, not sure what the auspicious meaning is supposed to be.

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I sort of prefer it without the chili?
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Just amazing how it’s carved from a SINGLE piece of jade!! The skill!! It looks fantastic and very special with or without the chilli!