The JADE thread!

[Cyanide Rose]

A new gift from my father, since he says my original name contains a chinese character being a Dragon. I don’t even think I’m worthy of such a intricate dry green carving as well.
But it certainly makes for a very very nice fidgeting piece despite the gold bail placed on top.
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A few years ago, I purchased a carved white nephrite beaded necklace and researched it to death online. I came across quite a few stories on Chinese Mandarin Court Necklaces that suggested that my beads could have come from a larger much heavier necklace that is usually taken apart and given to family members, possibly a Chinese mandarin court necklace. So I wondered how they could wear these heavy elaborate necklaces with all this heavy jade and other types of beads. After searching a bit more, I read that they wear counter weights on the back of the necklace to lower the strain on their necks. Genius idea I thought and so I tried it out and it works wonderfully I really love fleur de lis and purchased me this two sided fleur de lis necklace for my birthday three or four years ago. I’m going to steer from the topic a bit and explain why I had to purchase this necklace. So I was watching a throwback piece about Elizabeth Taylor wearing this huge two sides sterling cross made by Gaboratory many years ago and it was mega expensive but I loved the look. So I started looking for a large two side fluer de lis necklace and on my birthday at about 11pm, I found one on eBay. It was a TJ Silversmith pendant and fluer de lis chain that a pawn shop in LA started off at 99 cents. Guess what? I won it for 99 cents! It ended like 20 minutes after I bid. I thought this seller is not going to honor it, but he did I was so excited to receive it but my goodness it weighed a ton. So I purchased a heavy plain bar sterling pendant that I put on the clasp in the back and I wear it with no problem. I will share pictures of it too. The first picture it how I wear it, the other side remind me of the joker or Harley Quinn. But back then I had no idea who the designer was, now I do and I am still shocked the the pawnshop sent it. He was sooo sweet too ☺ If you really would like to wear it, maybe try a counter weight.

 

[AJadecent Angle]

A chain might bite if the pendant is heavy. You could consider using a silk or leather cord or even special chokers bound with silk thread. My mum gave me a rather heavy pendant and it is strung on a necklace of small woven beads.

Yeah, I've tried both chains and silk cords (with beads woven into the cords), both have left quite a mark on my back neck once I wear them for the day so now I just stick to plain silk cords instead and let the jade piece do the talking.

A few years ago, I purchased a carved white nephrite beaded necklace and researched it to death online. I came across quite a few stories on Chinese Mandarin Court Necklaces that suggested that my beads could have come from a larger much heavier necklace that is usually taken apart and given to family members, possibly a Chinese mandarin court necklace. So I wondered how they could wear these heavy elaborate necklaces with all this heavy jade and other types of beads. After searching a bit more, I read that they wear counter weights on the back of the necklace to lower the strain on their necks. Genius idea I thought and so I tried it out and it works wonderfully I really love fleur de lis and purchased me this two sided fleur de lis necklace for my birthday three or four years ago. I’m going to steer from the topic a bit and explain why I had to purchase this necklace. So I was watching a throwback piece about Elizabeth Taylor wearing this huge two sides sterling cross made by Gaboratory many years ago and it was mega expensive but I loved the look. So I started looking for a large two side fluer de lis necklace and on my birthday at about 11pm, I found one on eBay. It was a TJ Silversmith pendant and fluer de lis chain that a pawn shop in LA started off at 99 cents. Guess what? I won it for 99 cents! It ended like 20 minutes after I bid. I thought this seller is not going to honor it, but he did I was so excited to receive it but my goodness it weighed a ton. So I purchased a heavy plain bar sterling pendant that I put on the clasp in the back and I wear it with no problem. I will share pictures of it too. The first picture it how I wear it, the other side remind me of the joker or Harley Quinn. But back then I had no idea who the designer was, now I do and I am still shocked the the pawnshop sent it. He was sooo sweet too ☺ If you really would like to wear it, maybe try a counter weight.

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I've read something similar to this where a very prized possession in a family will be broken up (whether it be literally with a hammer, or by decision ) and the pieces will be given to their descendants or whom ever they find worthy of obtaining a piece.
Also the idea of counter weights for a necklace might not be so bad since it does ease the straining on your back neck, additionally could be a cute way to repurpose those dangling keychain accessories into a counterweight as well, given they got enough weight to become one.
Also congrats on the bargain find! It does look like something Harley would wear on a night out after a week of shenanigans to be quite honest.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Yeah, I've tried both chains and silk cords (with beads woven into the cords), both have left quite a mark on my back neck once I wear them for the day so now I just stick to plain silk cords instead and let the jade piece do the talking.

I've read something similar to this where a very prized possession in a family will be broken up (whether it be literally with a hammer, or by decision ) and the pieces will be given to their descendants or whom ever they find worthy of obtaining a piece.
Also the idea of counter weights for a necklace might not be so bad since it does ease the straining on your back neck, additionally could be a cute way to repurpose those dangling keychain accessories into a counterweight as well, given they got enough weight to become one.
Also congrats on the bargain find! It does look like something Harley would wear on a night out after a week of shenanigans to be quite honest.

Thanks so much AA Your dad purchased you a beauty! Getting it from a parent makes it all the more special. I think giving your child a gift that you actually took the time to pick out is soooo much better than giving money. Even if the gift is inexpensive, they are definitely treasured more in my opinion ☺️

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I bought this bangle from her. So beautiful in the pictures. I can't wait until I see it in person. I love the peekaboo green patches.

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This is gorgeous! I have peeked at these a few times. Congrats on you new addition. I’m looking forward to mod shots

 

[AJadecent Angle]

Was bored for the day so I did this

 

[ILoveOrange]

@AJadecent Angle , so green! Just gorgeous carving.

 

[AJadecent Angle]

@AJadecent Angle , so green! Just gorgeous carving.

Right?! The light being shone at the back really gave it such an ethereal look to it.
It's what I like about dry green pieces specifically, if it's full green and is thin but still has some thickness to it. It gives off such a stained glass look which is accentuated when the ones that aren't as translucent give a silhouette look which I think compliments the design as a whole.

 

[SmokieDragon]

A few years ago, I purchased a carved white nephrite beaded necklace and researched it to death online. I came across quite a few stories on Chinese Mandarin Court Necklaces that suggested that my beads could have come from a larger much heavier necklace that is usually taken apart and given to family members, possibly a Chinese mandarin court necklace. So I wondered how they could wear these heavy elaborate necklaces with all this heavy jade and other types of beads. After searching a bit more, I read that they wear counter weights on the back of the necklace to lower the strain on their necks. Genius idea I thought and so I tried it out and it works wonderfully I really love fleur de lis and purchased me this two sided fleur de lis necklace for my birthday three or four years ago. I’m going to steer from the topic a bit and explain why I had to purchase this necklace. So I was watching a throwback piece about Elizabeth Taylor wearing this huge two sides sterling cross made by Gaboratory many years ago and it was mega expensive but I loved the look. So I started looking for a large two side fluer de lis necklace and on my birthday at about 11pm, I found one on eBay. It was a TJ Silversmith pendant and fluer de lis chain that a pawn shop in LA started off at 99 cents. Guess what? I won it for 99 cents! It ended like 20 minutes after I bid. I thought this seller is not going to honor it, but he did I was so excited to receive it but my goodness it weighed a ton. So I purchased a heavy plain bar sterling pendant that I put on the clasp in the back and I wear it with no problem. I will share pictures of it too. The first picture it how I wear it, the other side remind me of the joker or Harley Quinn. But back then I had no idea who the designer was, now I do and I am still shocked the the pawnshop sent it. He was sooo sweet too ☺ If you really would like to wear it, maybe try a counter weight.

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Such a steal! Congrats and Happy Belated Birthday!

 

[Juju:)]

A few years ago, I purchased a carved white nephrite beaded necklace and researched it to death online. I came across quite a few stories on Chinese Mandarin Court Necklaces that suggested that my beads could have come from a larger much heavier necklace that is usually taken apart and given to family members, possibly a Chinese mandarin court necklace. So I wondered how they could wear these heavy elaborate necklaces with all this heavy jade and other types of beads. After searching a bit more, I read that they wear counter weights on the back of the necklace to lower the strain on their necks. Genius idea I thought and so I tried it out and it works wonderfully I really love fleur de lis and purchased me this two sided fleur de lis necklace for my birthday three or four years ago. I’m going to steer from the topic a bit and explain why I had to purchase this necklace. So I was watching a throwback piece about Elizabeth Taylor wearing this huge two sides sterling cross made by Gaboratory many years ago and it was mega expensive but I loved the look. So I started looking for a large two side fluer de lis necklace and on my birthday at about 11pm, I found one on eBay. It was a TJ Silversmith pendant and fluer de lis chain that a pawn shop in LA started off at 99 cents. Guess what? I won it for 99 cents! It ended like 20 minutes after I bid. I thought this seller is not going to honor it, but he did I was so excited to receive it but my goodness it weighed a ton. So I purchased a heavy plain bar sterling pendant that I put on the clasp in the back and I wear it with no problem. I will share pictures of it too. The first picture it how I wear it, the other side remind me of the joker or Harley Quinn. But back then I had no idea who the designer was, now I do and I am still shocked the the pawnshop sent it. He was sooo sweet too ☺ If you really would like to wear it, maybe try a counter weight.

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What a beautifully unique pendant and necklace! Love the story you shared and the counterbalance idea!

 

[Cyanide Rose]

Such a steal! Congrats and Happy Belated Birthday!

Thanks so much SD ☺️ It’s definitely one I will remember

 

[Cyanide Rose]

What a beautifully unique pendant and necklace! Love the story you shared and the counterbalance idea!

Awww thanks Juju After talking about it yesterday, I put on. ❤️ that thing

 

[VintageyGirl]

A few years ago, I purchased a carved white nephrite beaded necklace and researched it to death online. I came across quite a few stories on Chinese Mandarin Court Necklaces that suggested that my beads could have come from a larger much heavier necklace that is usually taken apart and given to family members, possibly a Chinese mandarin court necklace. So I wondered how they could wear these heavy elaborate necklaces with all this heavy jade and other types of beads. After searching a bit more, I read that they wear counter weights on the back of the necklace to lower the strain on their necks. Genius idea I thought and so I tried it out and it works wonderfully I really love fleur de lis and purchased me this two sided fleur de lis necklace for my birthday three or four years ago. I’m going to steer from the topic a bit and explain why I had to purchase this necklace. So I was watching a throwback piece about Elizabeth Taylor wearing this huge two sides sterling cross made by Gaboratory many years ago and it was mega expensive but I loved the look. So I started looking for a large two side fluer de lis necklace and on my birthday at about 11pm, I found one on eBay. It was a TJ Silversmith pendant and fluer de lis chain that a pawn shop in LA started off at 99 cents. Guess what? I won it for 99 cents! It ended like 20 minutes after I bid. I thought this seller is not going to honor it, but he did I was so excited to receive it but my goodness it weighed a ton. So I purchased a heavy plain bar sterling pendant that I put on the clasp in the back and I wear it with no problem. I will share pictures of it too. The first picture it how I wear it, the other side remind me of the joker or Harley Quinn. But back then I had no idea who the designer was, now I do and I am still shocked the the pawnshop sent it. He was sooo sweet too ☺ If you really would like to wear it, maybe try a counter weight.

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That’s a wonderful story! It’s meant to be yours then!! And such a beautiful piece, bargain aside!! I love it! ❤️

 

[Cyanide Rose]

That’s a wonderful story! It’s meant to be yours then!! And such a beautiful piece, bargain aside!! I love it! ❤

Thanks so much VG ☺ I completely agree with you. There are jade pieces that I have watched or wanted that sold and I just think it wasn’t meant to be. Eventually I come across just what I’m looking for

 

[berniechocolate]

This was a donut my son used to wear as a child. But he got older so it now looks a little too tiny on him .

We decide it would look cute on a bracelet for grandma . So brought it to the Chinatown goldsmith , to get the shop to twirl it with 22 k gold wire as a charm on a gold bracelet for my mom.

Hope everybody is well , it seems like covid is taking turn to make waves after waves in different nations again. I dunno when we will ever see the light at the end of the tunnel . Getting a breather , since things are letting up alittle in Singapore .

 

[Cyanide Rose]

This was a donut my son used to wear as a child. But he got older so it now looks a little too tiny on him .

We decide it would look cute on a bracelet for grandma . So brought it to the Chinatown goldsmith , to get the shop to twirl it with 22 k gold wire as a charm on a gold bracelet for my mom.

Hope everybody is well , it seems like covid is taking turn to make waves after waves in different nations again. I dunno when we will ever see the light at the end of the tunnel . Getting a breather , since things are letting up alittle in Singapore .



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This is such a great idea. Now she can wear a lil reminder of him, how sweet it that ☺️ BTW I love the look of high karat gold I wish it was easier to find here.