Actually, that one isn’t either nephrite or jadeite Jade. It’s called Xiu Yan Jade, and from what I’ve researched, it’s mostly serpentine. I originally got that bangle for very cheap to be able to tell my size. I do have two pieces of genuine white nephrite bangles though, and they are my two favorites.
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Another angle on the bangle, it’s just so watery, I’m amazed!@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
Does anyone have a list of "classic" jade carving designs?
Like for bangles, I know about:
- lotus root bangle
- twist/rope bangle
- double dragon with pearl bangle
For pendants/beads:
- interlocking chain links
- pi donut/"peace buckle"
- pixiu?
- barrel bead?
- ruyi?
- bat?
Rings:
- archer thumb ring?
I've been kinda wanting to collect examples of each
Like for bangles, I know about:
- lotus root bangle
- twist/rope bangle
- double dragon with pearl bangle
For pendants/beads:
- interlocking chain links
- pi donut/"peace buckle"
- pixiu?
- barrel bead?
- ruyi?
- bat?
Rings:
- archer thumb ring?
I've been kinda wanting to collect examples of each
For any kind of carvings, my favorite is a bat. Bats often come with coins.
My current 24/7 bat bangle also has a fish, lotus pod, ruyi and what could be a dragon or a pixiu.
My favorite pendant is a monkey and ruyi.
Guys I just received another bangle. It’s listed as 54x49 and it’s an oval. However, when I got it, there was no way I could possibly fit into it. I measure it with my white nephrite bangle, which is a circle shape, of 50.5. At its widest, my new green bangle is still SMALLER than the nephrite circle bangle. Therefore, there’s no way that my new bangle is a size 54x49. Or did I measure it wrong? I’m just confused. The seller said it was equivalent to a size 52 with a circle bangle, but I don’t think so…. I fit easily into a 52…..
Also, some appreciation for this nephrite bangle, that I call cookies and cream. No cracks, chips, or stone parts. All it has is some larger rough grains on one side that’s barely noticed. It the bangle with the best condition. I didn’t know finding good quality bangles would be so hard before I started collecting
Ah, I love the stylized longevity character! Do the blank slates have a traditional meaning associated with them? I think I can picture some I might have seen before
It looks like they measured wrong. I bought some cheap digital calipers to make it easier to measure my bangles
I think I actually know about the bat motif mainly from your posts, I've been a lurker for a while
What does the blank slate look like?
The popular motifs usually all have auspicious meaning. I've been looking for a pendant of a bitter gourd as it represents sweetness after surviving hardship.
That is quite a size difference! I had a similar problem in the opposite direction. I thought I was getting a smaller bangle, and when it arrived, it was much, much larger. The jade was such good quality though, and a good price. I had to keep it! It has one of the best chimes in my collection.
Your nephrite is a lovely even color all the way around. It definitely can be a challenge to find them. I'm glad I'm my tastes don't outreach my pocketbook when it comes balancing quality and price.
Calipers are a good investment for jade collectors, for sure!
Cool! I'm always glad when lurkers start posting and interacting. I like when this thread gets hopping!
Thank you for the resource! I didn't know about the blank slate, and now I have something to add to my collection.
- Leaf for pendants / bracelets / earrings
- Hulu for pendants / bracelets / earrings / rings
- Ruyi definitely per your list above
- Mystic knot for pendants / earrings
- Barrel bead definitely per your list above