The JADE thread!

[Junkenpo]

So pretty! I’ve been thinking about that style from Gump’s lately but this makes me want to look harder at vintage options.

Thank you! Nearly my whole collection is vintage at this point. I don't ever really look for anything specific, just wait to see what pops up on the auction sites. Haha, it's a hobby and an addiction. I lucked out on a pair of earrings once. When I cleaned them up, I found a gump's stamp on the underside of earrings. It wasn't mentioned anywhere in the listing.

Put it out to the universe what you're looking for and I bet you'll stumble across something eventually. Plus, jade lasts pretty much forever, so you can always reset a cabochon or repurpose beads if you find something pretty that fits your budget.

Alright, friends. Today, I want to share three bangles. One is grade A, and the other two are almost certainly treated, although not advertised as such.

I decided to rotate out which bangle I wear with the beginning of a new month, so they'll all get their time to shine. Anyway, the photo of the lone bangle is grade A, the picture with two bangles are the likely-treated pieces. I did a lot of clinking with them and my grade A stuff, and there's a definite difference in the chime, so I don't even know if I'll bother getting them tested. They'll still get worn!

Lone bangle looks great. Don't you just love the weight of jade on the wrist? I like how cool and reassuring it feels.

The other two have a nice bright color. I can see why you were attracted to them. They'll pop against your outfits!

If you can hear the difference in chime, then I agree, no need to get them tested. If you get a chance to put them under a blacklight or long and short UV light, I'd be interested in knowing if they glow.

 

[Icyjade]

Thank you for replying! I appreciate the tips! I really love the look of braided bracelets I’m so clumsy I’m so scared that I might break it, maybe I can even look into getting a braided string. I kind of want it to look traditional or not so modern. I was thinking of getting a gold bail as well I’m not sure yet but someone suggested hoops earrings and I’m going to try that out first.

No bail for barrels. You may want to put some gold /diamonds at the sides/rims but bail is not typical for barrels nor needed. Your barrels also look on the heavy side for earrings. Have a look at these examples:

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Natural Type A jadeite and nephrite. Collection of green, ice white jades of all translucency. Free shipping for all jade pieces, shipped from Singapore.

www.allaboutjade.com.sg

 

[SmokieDragon]

Hello! Looking for some advice. Recently I’ve been gifted two jade barrels from my mom. She said it was her God’s Mum from back home and she wanted to pass them down to me. She says that her God Mum loved to collect antiques and that I should wear them well. The only thing is I’ve been struggling to style them/find a way to make it look nice. Picture below is them in natural lighting/natural lighting in sun/with flash/indoor lighting. Sometimes when I have to take my ring off I hook it onto my necklace so I don’t lose it.

I was also wondering if anyone could tell what type of jade it is? Just curious I will still wear it even if it’s not jade/treated for the sentimental aspect but I’ve been going through the jade threads on here and was just curious to learn more about the pieces I’ve been given and hoping to add more to my collection in the future! ^^

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This is how I wear my barrels - just on a gold chain. This barrel originally came on a leather cord as a bracelet. I tried it out as a bracelet just for the photo below. I should try the bracelet look again minus the stacking

 

[SmokieDragon]

Wulu jadeite bracelet in rose gold

 

[Junkenpo]

@SmokieDragon I love how you've styled that bead and your stacks!

 

[Junkenpo]

Hi jadies!

I came across this in my feed. Which one of you wrote it? haha

Everything You Need to Know About Jade Engagement Rings

Find out everything you need to know about jade gemstones and browse through stunning jade engagement rings.

www.brides.com

 

[Alex B]

This is my first time here, and while I have other jadeite and nephrite bangles, this one has stolen my heart. It’s so hard to find my size, and with decent texture and a comfortable cut, and look at what I was able to find at a decent price. It’s a Gorgeous white nephrite bangle. MatsAliceJade really doesn’t disappoint! It is not very translucent, and you can tell there’s some structure inside, but it looks so shiny and polished. I love it.

 

[Junkenpo]

This is my first time here, and while I have other jadeite and nephrite bangles, this one has stolen my heart. It’s so hard to find my size, and with decent texture and a comfortable cut, and look at what I was able to find at a decent price. It’s a Gorgeous white nephrite bangle. MatsAliceJade really doesn’t disappoint! It is not very translucent, and you can tell there’s some structure inside, but it looks so shiny and polished. I love it.

Welcome and congrats! It looks great on and will go with many outfits! We'd love to see your collection. How long have you been collecting?

 

[Junkenpo]

Also.... someone save me from myself! I really have too many bead bracelets, but I love this style so much. I found this one and I need someone else to buy it so I don't pull the trigger.

 

[Alex B]

Omg it’s so beautiful! Just go for it, I’ve got my eyes on another bangle but I’m worried about how legitimate it is. I started only recently, so I don’t have much. I’m waiting for one to be delivered tomorrow, and I’m so excited! However, for right now I have some Xiu Yam bangles (top row) that I bought to gauge my size. One, the one all the way to the left, I still wear frequently because it is such a beautiful and icy green. The bottoms row are my jadeites and nephrite. The only nephrite aside from the one I’m wearing now is the thick white one pictured bottom row left. It’s from allaboutjadecanada. The one in the middle is from ultimate jadeite, it’s a spring bangle, with green and lavender. It was my first one, and it is my most expensive. Although, I don’t wear very often because it has se fingernail bumps and the texture is not so great, so I worry I’ll damage it further. The one to the right is also from matsalicejade, and it is gorgeous but has some stone inside the bangle. I don’t mind it too much, but again worry about durability. I wear it occasionally. I definitely wear my white nephrite bangles the most.

 

[Alex B]

As for jadeite aside from bangles, I’ve got some pendants and rings! The white pendants, (the donut and the dragon pendant) are from mason kay, and got a pretty good price for them. The green rings and pendants (the cucumber/melon, and the leaf) I got from ultimate jadeite) I love them! Especially the leaf pendant. It has the finest texture out of all my collection! You would think it’s glass

 

[Alex B]

As for the bangle arriving tomorrow, it’s this one from allaboutjadecanada on Etsy. It’s got many hairlines, but I don’t mind hairlines as long as it doesn’t influence durability.

 

[Junkenpo]

@Alex B What a great collection! You have a lovely variety of greens and shapes. That leaf pendant is very finely grained, I can see why you like it. The way the bale on it twists is something I really enjoy on jewelry. Did your newest bangle arrive? How are you liking it?

I've hit a point where I'm starting to wonder if my collection is getting a bit too large. I try to rotate my pieces, but I tend to gravitate toward favorites. I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of letting any go, but I also feel guilty since I'm not spreading the love equally, haha.

Here are my bead bracelets. I'm still resisting the auction I posted earlier.
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First, the twisty link bracelets.

All together

close up 14k links, stone only

close up 14k links with stones & pearls alternating, and 1/20 12k GF with stones

And then the stretchy bracelets

 

[pandapharm]

Omg it’s so beautiful! Just go for it, I’ve got my eyes on another bangle but I’m worried about how legitimate it is. I started only recently, so I don’t have much. I’m waiting for one to be delivered tomorrow, and I’m so excited! However, for right now I have some Xiu Yam bangles (top row) that I bought to gauge my size. One, the one all the way to the left, I still wear frequently because it is such a beautiful and icy green. The bottoms row are my jadeites and nephrite. The only nephrite aside from the one I’m wearing now is the thick white one pictured bottom row left. It’s from allaboutjadecanada. The one in the middle is from ultimate jadeite, it’s a spring bangle, with green and lavender. It was my first one, and it is my most expensive. Although, I don’t wear very often because it has se fingernail bumps and the texture is not so great, so I worry I’ll damage it further. The one to the right is also from matsalicejade, and it is gorgeous but has some stone inside the bangle. I don’t mind it too much, but again worry about durability. I wear it occasionally. I definitely wear my white nephrite bangles the most.

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What’s the bangle on the top right? I have one that looks very similar - I believe it is white nephrite (mutton fat).

 

[Alex B]

You have such a classic collection! The colors are so diverse, you can wear them with everything! I just got my bangle, and I have to admit, it’s my new favorite. It looks like water on my wrist. It does have a lot of hairlines, but none of them can be felt with the fingernail. It’s so silky smooth, it’s the same texture as my leaf pendant! I have to say, allaboutjadecanada (the one who sold me the bangle) and matsalicejade are becoming my favorite Jadeite sellers. My favorite pieces came from them. And the quality is astounding for the price.