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Hope you jadies are doing well.
Hope you jadies are doing well.
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What a great collection! You have a nice variety of colors and shapes.
Hello, I wanted to show some old jadeite jewelry I have. My husband is from Hong Kong. When we got married his mother gave me some jewelry she wore at her wedding over 50 years ago in Hong Kong. It’s not my style but it’s still beautiful and I keep it safe.
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Gorgeous color! How lovely that you were gifted it and it can stay in the family. Would you be able to work with a jeweler to reset the jade or diamonds into a style you are more comfortable with?
I don't remember if I ever posted this pic, but I'm pretty sure I've shown these earrings off before... I'm finally slowing down when it comes to impulse purchases.
I really enjoy vintage clip earrings in jade, especially with pearls. The carved ones on my pinkies are post backs, but I'm almost positive they were altered and were probably clips at first.
I really enjoy vintage clip earrings in jade, especially with pearls. The carved ones on my pinkies are post backs, but I'm almost positive they were altered and were probably clips at first.
So pretty!!! I’ve never worn clip earrings, what do you like more about clip earrings then posts? I think my mother in laws earrings are all clips and I always thought it was weird, who wears clip earrings these days… I didn’t know it was a thing, till now!!!
Thank you!
I never wore clip earrings before I started collecting jade. I've had pierced ears since I was a baby! And then I got a second set of holes in college.
My understanding of clip-on or screw-on earrings is that in the early 20th century they became popular as "proper" ladies of that era did not tattoo or pierce or otherwise permanently alter their bodies. Ear piercing became more acceptable in the latter half of the century, I think.
As I started looking for jade earrings, I was really drawn to the vintage button-style ones and they tended to be clip-on or screw-on. I've had to adjust the tension on a few of the clips, but they are surprisingly comfy to wear. I prefer the clips to the screw style, it spreads the pinch more evenly over the ear lobe. I've thought about maybe converting some of them to posts, but I'm lazy. If I ever do change any of them, it would probably be the screw style ones.
Here are some more vintage jade earrings. I've flipped over the 2nd ones to show the clip style and the screw back style.
Hello,
Long time lurker here. Love this thread. Question: I’ve broken a favorite bangle. Can any jeweler fix it or do I need one that specializes in Jadeite repair? If so does anyone have any recommendations for a jeweler and can you give me an idea of a price range for the fix? Thank you
Long time lurker here. Love this thread. Question: I’ve broken a favorite bangle. Can any jeweler fix it or do I need one that specializes in Jadeite repair? If so does anyone have any recommendations for a jeweler and can you give me an idea of a price range for the fix? Thank you
Hi. I had a cracked one wrapped with a piece of gold by Yokdee. They are in Singapore and can do repairs. I suppose most jewellers can assess and advise if they are able to repair or not. I love the vintage hinged bangles! I always thought if I broke a bangle, that’s what I would do to fix it 
good luck!
good luck!
Hi Jadies, been a while since I have been here! See the jade energy is still going strong!
Very excited to share my first nephrite bangle in a pale pink which the seller described as lotus pink. It’s princess cut and very slim and so soothing to look at and touch. In Singapore, I don’t really see many nephrite around so it was a lucky find!
Also got a gorgeous flower agate bangle with pretty white chalcedony flowers forming on the inside and an agate bracelet for my daughter. Love that flower agate looks so interesting with all its patterns and inclusions! And a very good price point compared with jadeite and nephrite.
So happy to finally join the nephrite club!
Very excited to share my first nephrite bangle in a pale pink which the seller described as lotus pink. It’s princess cut and very slim and so soothing to look at and touch. In Singapore, I don’t really see many nephrite around so it was a lucky find!
Also got a gorgeous flower agate bangle with pretty white chalcedony flowers forming on the inside and an agate bracelet for my daughter. Love that flower agate looks so interesting with all its patterns and inclusions! And a very good price point compared with jadeite and nephrite.
So happy to finally join the nephrite club!
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A couple of jadeite pieces I wore over the week - a multicoloured goldfish bracelet and a green cabochon bracelet
Love the ones with the floating green patterns and pearls! I find clip-ons more convenient than studs but the tightness can be tricky to get right.Thank you!
I never wore clip earrings before I started collecting jade. I've had pierced ears since I was a baby! And then I got a second set of holes in college.
My understanding of clip-on or screw-on earrings is that in the early 20th century they became popular as "proper" ladies of that era did not tattoo or pierce or otherwise permanently alter their bodies. Ear piercing became more acceptable in the latter half of the century, I think.
As I started looking for jade earrings, I was really drawn to the vintage button-style ones and they tended to be clip-on or screw-on. I've had to adjust the tension on a few of the clips, but they are surprisingly comfy to wear. I prefer the clips to the screw style, it spreads the pinch more evenly over the ear lobe. I've thought about maybe converting some of them to posts, but I'm lazy. If I ever do change any of them, it would probably be the screw style ones.
Here are some more vintage jade earrings. I've flipped over the 2nd ones to show the clip style and the screw back style.