The JADE thread!

[VintageyGirl]

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

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!

 

[Junkenpo]

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

What continent are you on? If you will be banding it, probably any jeweler will do. A jeweler with lapidary experience and/or jade experience would be better if you want them to do any cutting/resizing of the jade for hinges, etc.

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!

That nephrite is so pretty! Very soft and soothing to look at. The agate looks great too, very glossy and icy.

A couple of jadeite pieces I wore over the week - a multicoloured goldfish bracelet and a green cabochon bracelet

The goldfish are so cute and bright! The green cabochons match so well.

 

[VintageyGirl]

What continent are you on? If you will be banding it, probably any jeweler will do. A jeweler with lapidary experience and/or jade experience would be better if you want them to do any cutting/resizing of the jade for hinges, etc.



That nephrite is so pretty! Very soft and soothing to look at. The agate looks great too, very glossy and icy.



The goldfish are so cute and bright! The green cabochons match so well.

Thank you! I love the nephrite -wearing it today and probably won’t take it off for some time. Photos don’t do it justice. It’s soft and prettier in real life. The agate is very nice to look at tho it’s a little big for me. But I got it anyway

 

[pammbw]

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!

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Your agate is stunning! Gorgeous nephrite too! They look beautiful together.

 

[VintageyGirl]

Your agate is stunning! Gorgeous nephrite too! They look beautiful together.

Thank you so much! I love them too tho I don’t wear them together - worried about damage haha.

 

[LoveJadeiteGal]

Just gotten this pair of yellow cabochon studs from Jade Story Singapore! Love it!

 

[sooner_girl20]

Does anyone wear multiple bangles on their wrist with no buffers in between? I just received my second bangle and would like to wear it with my other 24/7 but wasn’t sure if that could cause them to break or not.

 

[Junkenpo]

Does anyone wear multiple bangles on their wrist with no buffers in between? I just received my second bangle and would like to wear it with my other 24/7 but wasn’t sure if that could cause them to break or not.

Hi! Congrats on the second bangle... do post pictures!

I used to stack and wear bangles with and without buffers, but I would also take them off at night. My small princesses were so light, I had no worries about them, but the larger, heavier bangles made a lot more noise. Depending on your level of activity, there may be some possibility of chipping if they bang into each other a lot or forcefully. Here are some reposted pics.

 

[sooner_girl20]

Hi! Congrats on the second bangle... do post pictures!

I used to stack and wear bangles with and without buffers, but I would also take them off at night. My small princesses were so light, I had no worries about them, but the larger, heavier bangles made a lot more noise. Depending on your level of activity, there may be some possibility of chipping if they bang into each other a lot or forcefully. Here are some reposted pics.

Wow your collection is stunning!!! Here are my 2 bangles! The one with green stripe is my first one and I haven’t taken it off since I got it! I think I’ve found a good spacer bracelet for them. Most important thing for me was that it was waterproof since I never take mine off. I also have a donut pendant as well. I’ve become obsessed with jadeite. The look of it, feel of it. It makes me happy!

 

[BebopOnBlades]

I'm loving looking at everyone's jade, and I figure you're the right lot to ask this question: I'm awaiting a jade bangle in size large/61mm, but there's a piece I am in love with from that seller that's a 59mm. Do you think it's possible to use the plastic bag trick to get that size on my hand? Or is that small difference in size actually a really BIG difference? Thanks in advance! I hope to post some of my jade pieces later!

 

[escamillo]

I'm loving looking at everyone's jade, and I figure you're the right lot to ask this question: I'm awaiting a jade bangle in size large/61mm, but there's a piece I am in love with from that seller that's a 59mm. Do you think it's possible to use the plastic bag trick to get that size on my hand? Or is that small difference in size actually a really BIG difference? Thanks in advance! I hope to post some of my jade pieces later!

Do you have a 61mm bangle on order, or are you on the hunt? If the former, I would wait and see how the 61mm feels and evaluate from there. Imo, 2mm can be significant, but it also depends on the shape and width of the two pieces. If the 61mm fits well but the 59mm piece is thinner width-wise, then it might work. If the 61mm is roomy, then 59mm might work even if the design is wider. I have a 59mm bangle that’s ~14mm wide, and my 20mm wide bangle is 60mm (both D-shaped).

 

[BebopOnBlades]

Do you have a 61mm bangle on order, or are you on the hunt? If the former, I would wait and see how the 61mm feels and evaluate from there. Imo, 2mm can be significant, but it also depends on the shape and width of the two pieces. If the 61mm fits well but the 59mm piece is thinner width-wise, then it might work. If the 61mm is roomy, then 59mm might work even if the design is wider. I have a 59mm bangle that’s ~14mm wide, and my 20mm wide bangle is 60mm (both D-shaped).

Thanks for weighing in, escamillo! The 61mm is on order, but I'm obviously an eager little bugger and am drooling over another piece before the first one comes in. I'll be good, though, and wait 'til the 61mm arrives and assess sizing from there. Thank you for the info; it'll help me ask the right questions of the seller before taking the plunge next time.

 

[Junkenpo]

Wow your collection is stunning!!! Here are my 2 bangles! The one with green stripe is my first one and I haven’t taken it off since I got it! I think I’ve found a good spacer bracelet for them. Most important thing for me was that it was waterproof since I never take mine off. I also have a donut pendant as well. I’ve become obsessed with jadeite. The look of it, feel of it. It makes me happy!

You have lovely bangles! They look very nice together. Your green stripe reminds me of mine with the green stripe, I love the white and green together.

It is so easy to get addicted to jade. Each piece, whether it is a bangle or something smaller or set in jewelry is so unique. I enjoy the coolness and weight of it.

I'm loving looking at everyone's jade, and I figure you're the right lot to ask this question: I'm awaiting a jade bangle in size large/61mm, but there's a piece I am in love with from that seller that's a 59mm. Do you think it's possible to use the plastic bag trick to get that size on my hand? Or is that small difference in size actually a really BIG difference? Thanks in advance! I hope to post some of my jade pieces later!

Congrats on your new bangle! Do post pics when it arrives. As escamillo said, it is a good idea to wait and see how it fits you. For me, I find that with princess bangles, it is easier to go smaller (less surface area to slide over). The narrower the width of the part that touches skin, the easier it is.

When I'm at a decent weight & not bloated, I can comfortably slide a 53mm D-shape on without lotion or a bag. With a lotion/bag, 51mm, with princesses, I can go down to 50mm. I have not tried anything smaller than that.

 

[BebopOnBlades]

Congrats on your new bangle! Do post pics when it arrives. As escamillo said, it is a good idea to wait and see how it fits you. For me, I find that with princess bangles, it is easier to go smaller (less surface area to slide over). The narrower the width of the part that touches skin, the easier it is.

When I'm at a decent weight & not bloated, I can comfortably slide a 53mm D-shape on without lotion or a bag. With a lotion/bag, 51mm, with princesses, I can go down to 50mm. I have not tried anything smaller than that.

I'll definitely post pictures once it arrives! I'm starting to think it's not going to be real jadeite, though. It's not incredibly expensive, although the seller does have some that are priced a little higher than the one I went for. Even the more expensive ones aren't very expensive now that I've done a little research. Most of the reviews in the seller's shop were positive, but I just ran across two that claim the jadeite is not real, despite the certificate of authenticity. Anyway, I hope I at least find it pretty enough to wear until I can save up for something else!

 

[Junkenpo]

I'll definitely post pictures once it arrives! I'm starting to think it's not going to be real jadeite, though. It's not incredibly expensive, although the seller does have some that are priced a little higher than the one I went for. Even the more expensive ones aren't very expensive now that I've done a little research. Most of the reviews in the seller's shop were positive, but I just ran across two that claim the jadeite is not real, despite the certificate of authenticity. Anyway, I hope I at least find it pretty enough to wear until I can save up for something else!

Hmm... are you willing to share who the seller is? There are definitely sellers out there that try to scam buyers, but some sellers carry a mix of grade A jadeite and treated jade. Treated jade is sometimes advertised as "natural jade" because it is still jadeite stone, even if it has been treated.

As you've seen, price, while it can be an indicator of jade quality, may also be deceiving. It's important to know the common price points for different levels of jadeite quality based on color, translucence, clarity, and size/cut.

I hope when your bangle arrives, it is something you can feel happy with.