The JADE thread!

[SmokieDragon]

Here are mod shots of my slim thin black bangle. Haven’t decided to put it on full time yet haha so just put on for taking pic for now

Your bangle is beautiful! I think you have paired it very well with your watch and H bracelet I think some bangles just need time to grow on you

I have to admit, I didn't quite connect with my black bangle at first either. This is my 2nd time wearing it since getting it last year. Every time it crossed my mind, another bangle would end up on my wrist instead. So this time, I decided, it's time to wear it again after putting it off for so long. Glad I did! It's so glossy and fits so well. Like it really belongs on my wrist

 

[VintageyGirl]

Your bangle is beautiful! I think you have paired it very well with your watch and H bracelet I think some bangles just need time to grow on you

I have to admit, I didn't quite connect with my black bangle at first either. This is my 2nd time wearing it since getting it last year. Every time it crossed my mind, another bangle would end up on my wrist instead. So this time, I decided, it's time to wear it again after putting it off for so long. Glad I did! It's so glossy and fits so well. Like it really belongs on my wrist

It looks very good and modern, paired with all your other bracelets! Glad you gave it a chance

 

[Icyjade]

I’ve been very boringly wearing the same hetian bangle for weeks... pictured here with a star sapphire ring.

 

[SmokieDragon]

I’ve been very boringly wearing the same hetian bangle for weeks... pictured here with a star sapphire ring.
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Wow! Your bangle is beautiful and your star sapphire ring is breathtakingly beautiful!

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I have been boring too. I have been wearing a hetian bangle for some time too. I’m trying to see if wearing my newest bangle continually will help it shine more since it wasn’t polish to a shine. The white hetian bangle in the middle was the same way when I received it but before wearing for several months, I polished it with zam a couple times using my dremel and wool buffing pads. I’m thinking I may do the same to this new one if there is no more change in a week or so. Just wearing it has improved the shine quite a bit already but not quite enough yet

 

[Silver Mom]

I too have been bored Jadies. BUT........ my dear jeweler rescued me when she told me my green bead necklace and bracelet set that she had sent to Hong Kong to be certified came back and to come and pick it up. Sooooooo happy as it was gone for two weeks. Now it is home and I can wear them again.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I too have been bored Jadies. BUT........ my dear jeweler rescued me when she told me my green bead necklace and bracelet set that she had sent to Hong Kong to be certified came back and to come and pick it up. Sooooooo happy as it was gone for two weeks. Now it is home and I can wear them again.

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This is stunning! Congrats on breaking the boredom with such an amazing set

 

[Silver Mom]

This is stunning! Congrats on breaking the boredom with such an amazing set

Thank you CR. You broke my boredom too with your beautiful pieces.

 

[VintageyGirl]

I’ve been very boringly wearing the same hetian bangle for weeks... pictured here with a star sapphire ring.
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I have been boring too. I have been wearing a hetian bangle for some time too. I’m trying to see if wearing my newest bangle continually will help it shine more since it wasn’t polish to a shine. The white hetian bangle in the middle was the same way when I received it but before wearing for several months, I polished it with zam a couple times using my dremel and wool buffing pads. I’m thinking I may do the same to this new one if there is no more change in a week or so. Just wearing it has improved the shine quite a bit already but not quite enough yet

Your white hetian bangles are making me drool. Can I ask if nephrite bangles are generally less expensive than jadeite of a similar quality?? I read that it is, but I guess generally depends on quality. Here’s my white Princess jadeite, inspired by all your beautiful Nephrites On the search for a white nephrite

 

[VintageyGirl]

I too have been bored Jadies. BUT........ my dear jeweler rescued me when she told me my green bead necklace and bracelet set that she had sent to Hong Kong to be certified came back and to come and pick it up. Sooooooo happy as it was gone for two weeks. Now it is home and I can wear them again.

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This is such a lovely green and that clasp - Gasp!

 

[VintageyGirl]

Hi
Can advise how do you oil the bangle and also where to get the mineral oil? Thank you.

Berniechoc advised me to use Johnson’s baby oil which is mineral oil. I soaked it in a little plastic bowl overnight. Comes out very shiny tho my bangle was already quite shiny

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Thank you CR. You broke my boredom too with your beautiful pieces.

Thank you so much SM ☺️ That clasp is just gorgeous too! Pretty clasp are hidden in the back. I would wear that beauty on the side sometimes to mix it up. You have the most amazing classic timeless gems there SM

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Your white hetian bangles are making me drool. Can I ask if nephrite bangles are generally less expensive than jadeite of a similar quality?? I read that it is, but I guess generally depends on quality. Here’s my white Princess jadeite, inspired by all your beautiful Nephrites On the search for a white nephrite

In general terms, I would agree with that statement but nephrite has a feel that is nothing like Jadeite. For me, when purchasing Jadeite it’s more about the color or it’s translucency. Which makes the price of Jadeite more expensive. With white nephrite it can be opaque or translucent but not creamy. Creamy “white” nephrite is usually more off white or celadon. Xinjiang nephrite to me is more creamy and Qinghai nephrite is more white and can be translucent. I would add that Xinjiang nephrite can be white white and even translucent but the feel for me is different from Qinghai nephrite. That’s just my experience with white nephrite

I just wanted add another white nephrite type, which is Siberian nephrite. I ❤Siberian nephrite too, it can be white and creamy but it’s very expensive unfortunately. The other two types are more plentiful. OK, I think I’m done

 

[Icyjade]

Your white hetian bangles are making me drool. Can I ask if nephrite bangles are generally less expensive than jadeite of a similar quality?? I read that it is, but I guess generally depends on quality. Here’s my white Princess jadeite, inspired by all your beautiful Nephrites On the search for a white nephrite

Erm, my hetian is as expensive as jadeite I think. When I bought it I was told it’s because it’s very white and no blemishes.

 

[VintageyGirl]

In general terms, I would agree with that statement but nephrite has a feel that is nothing like Jadeite. For me, when purchasing Jadeite it’s more about the color or it’s translucency. Which makes the price of Jadeite more expensive. With white nephrite it can be opaque or translucent but not creamy. Creamy “white” nephrite is usually more off white or celadon. Xinjiang nephrite to me is more creamy and Qinghai nephrite is more white and can be translucent. I would add that Xinjiang nephrite can be white white and even translucent but the feel for me is different from Qinghai nephrite. That’s just my experience with white nephrite

I just wanted add another white nephrite type, which is Siberian nephrite. I ❤Siberian nephrite too, it can be white and creamy but it’s very expensive unfortunately. The other two types are more plentiful. OK, I think I’m done

Erm, my hetian is as expensive as jadeite I think. When I bought it I was told it’s because it’s very white and no blemishes.

Thank you for the nephrite advice! I would love to get a creamy white one with fine grains and flawless... wish me luck! Hehe