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#23,506
crabapples said:
Gorgeous bangle, Alex! What kind of names do you have for your other bangles? Do you want to name it based on colour?
From the target picture, I would pick the name Princess. The dark watery green is absolute royalty! But it may not look like this most of the time. The second photo reminds me of a lake, so watery with the blue-green. I might choose the name Bliss. The name means “perfect joy” and it surely must bring you that if you’re wearing it very often!
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Most of my names are pretty random LOL. For example, Matcha was named by my brother. He knows I’m obsessed with green, all things green. He very helpfully pointed out that I loved matcha, and that my bangle looked very much like matcha. And so the name stuck. Legolas was named that because the bangle has such an icy cold vibe, like elven royalty. Another one is named Weiss, and idk why. My brother named it Weiss, and it stuck. I’m actually in the process of getting him his own bangle. So most of my names are random. I quite like the name Bliss! I may use that. Thank you.
 
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#23,507
Alex B said:
I’d say it depends. I don’t live where I can find Jadeite in stores. I have to get my bangles online. It depends on what you consider watery. For example, a very dark color bangle can be watery, even if it’s not very transparent. Most of mine are like this. I will always choose watery look and texture over color. However, I know some people that will only collect light colored watery bangles, because that is watery to them. Additionally, they will prefer translucency, which will also factor into the cost. A watery translucent bangle, will be very expensive, regardless of color. Everyone’s preference is valid, but many of my bangles would not be considered watery or translucent to other collectors, where as I do consider them to be watery and translucent. It works for me, as I don’t plan on spending a lot of money on my bangles.

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This bangle above I named Legolas. I got it for about 100 dollars, from allaboutjadecanada. To me this is watery, and in the sun it is actually translucent. But for others, I know they would not consider this bangle watery, or translucent. But for me it is enough, and at good price point. This bangle has the best texture of all my collection.

You will find MANY bangles like this. They are not uncommon. And they’re actually at very good prices. My problem is I can’t find many at my size.

So, the amount of money you will spend on a watery, translucent, grade A bangle, and how many you will find, will depend on what you find acceptably watery. You could spend as little as $100, or as much as $10,000. You also have to factor hairlines, root cracks, actual cracks, and scratches. For example. I’m ok with hairlines that cannot be felt with the fingernail. Legolas has that. But I know others do not like hairlines, or that the addition of hairlines does not make it truly watery. I’m ok with them as they bring the price down, and I don’t even notice them. It all depends on what you are willing to accept, and what you define as watery.
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Hi Alex, what a thoughtful post - thank you! Well, so much for my dreams of emerald bangles hanging from trees, and gas stations at every corner in Asia (kidding). Sounds like you have the same challenges to source bangles. I love the fine grains in Legolas. It has a lovely look on the wrist. You have a good point - this is so subjective to personal happiness and selection. My watery may not be yours.

Gojade seems to deal in many and in the selection has some very fine-grained bangles mixed in for a very good price. I am watching for one there that is opaque but smoothly homogenous in nature and uniform. I watch daily.

I very much like the bangles that have a fine grain and a good polish, which translates to watery to me. I do have some that are translucent, but also very much enjoy variety. Some of my bangles are cheap and make me happy. i just bought two on the way from Mats Alice (white nephrite) and Allaboutjadecanda. The one from Allaboutjade Canada is...crazy. Forget water, the wildness in this was irresistible. I also like flowery high contrast jade. I love greys and stormy bangles. In short, I think I have a problem that boarders on OCD and bangle hoarding.

HAHA ...names for this one? It was so crazy I bought it. Looks like camo for hunting. Not fine grained, but heck, quite interesting.
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I also wear very large size at 59 up, best in a 60. It seems most of the better jadeites are built for smaller wrists, leaving my big wrist decked in jadeites that are...tourist grade (to put it politely). Part of my interest is the hunt - finding unusual looks. Jadeites can be so unique. Anyhow, I do love this forum so much I start at the beginning often just to enjoy looking at everyone's beautiful jades.
 
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moneymeister said:
Hi Alex, what a thoughtful post - thank you! Well, so much for my dreams of emerald bangles hanging from trees, and gas stations at every corner in Asia (kidding). Sounds like you have the same challenges to source bangles. I love the fine grains in Legolas. It has a lovely look on the wrist. You have a good point - this is so subjective to personal happiness and selection. My watery may not be yours.

Gojade seems to deal in many and in the selection has some very fine-grained bangles mixed in for a very good price. I am watching for one there that is opaque but smoothly homogenous in nature and uniform. I watch daily.

I very much like the bangles that have a fine grain and a good polish, which translates to watery to me. I do have some that are translucent, but also very much enjoy variety. Some of my bangles are cheap and make me happy. i just bought two on the way from Mats Alice (white nephrite) and Allaboutjadecanda. The one from Allaboutjade Canada is...crazy. Forget water, the wildness in this was irresistible. I also like flowery high contrast jade. I love greys and stormy bangles. In short, I think I have a problem that boarders on OCD and bangle hoarding.

HAHA ...names for this one? It was so crazy I bought it. Looks like camo for hunting. Not fine grained, but heck, quite interesting.
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I also wear very large size at 59 up, best in a 60. It seems most of the better jadeites are built for smaller wrists, leaving my big wrist decked in jadeites that are...tourist grade (to put it politely). Part of my interest is the hunt - finding unusual looks. Jadeites can be so unique. Anyhow, I do love this forum so much I start at the beginning often just to enjoy looking at everyone's beautiful jades.
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This is really pretty :smile: I have a bangle named camo lol. One of my first few purchases.
 
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moneymeister said:
Hi Alex, what a thoughtful post - thank you! Well, so much for my dreams of emerald bangles hanging from trees, and gas stations at every corner in Asia (kidding). Sounds like you have the same challenges to source bangles. I love the fine grains in Legolas. It has a lovely look on the wrist. You point out an exceptionally good point - this is so subjective to personal happiness and selection. My watery may not be yours.

Gojade seems to deal in many and in the selection has some very fine-grained bangles mixed in for a very good price. I am watching for one there that is opaque but smoothly homogenous in nature and uniform. I watch daily.

I very much like the bangles that have a fine grain and a good polish, which translates to watery to me. I do have some that are translucent, but also very much enjoy variety. Some of my bangles are cheap and make me happy. i just bought two on the way from Mats Alice (white nephrite) and Allaboutjadecanda. The one from Allaboutjade Canada is...crazy. Forget water, the wildness in this was irresistible. I also like flowery high contrast jade. I love greys and stormy bangles. In short, I think I have a problem that boarders on OCD and bangle hoarding.

HAHA ...names for this one? It was so crazy I bought it. Looks like camo for hunting.
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I also wear very large size at 59 up, best in a 60. It seems most of the better jadeites are built for smaller wrists, leaving my big wrist decked in jadeites that are...tourist grade (to put it politely). Part of my interest is the hunt - finding unusual looks. Jadeites can be so unique. Anyhow, I do love this forum so much I start at the beginning often just to enjoy looking at everyone's beautiful jades.
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This Jadeite bangle is something else! I can see why you bought it! Very rarely have a seen a jade with so many different colors but also having that smooth polish. Oh its gorgeous! I am a lover of anything green, and this bangle has so many greens. IDK why, but the name "Oats" comes to mind? "Fauna"? "Peppermint?" "Sea Smoke" "Terra" Eh, they're not that good, but I tried.

Also, I think I know exactly what nephrite bangles you are talking about. The white ones from matsalicejade. I saw them too! They're beauties. There's a couple left, but they're not my size. I also prefer finer grains in my bangles. I dream of finding a fine grained lavender bangle, but from what people have said, it is difficult to find fine grains in lavender colored bangles. It is even harder finding one that is in my price range lol.

For Gojade, are they on Etsy? Or are they an independent store online?

If you don't mind me asking, out of all of your collection, which is your favorite bangle?
 
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moneymeister said:
Hi Alex, what a thoughtful post - thank you! Well, so much for my dreams of emerald bangles hanging from trees, and gas stations at every corner in Asia (kidding). Sounds like you have the same challenges to source bangles. I love the fine grains in Legolas. It has a lovely look on the wrist. You have a good point - this is so subjective to personal happiness and selection. My watery may not be yours.

Gojade seems to deal in many and in the selection has some very fine-grained bangles mixed in for a very good price. I am watching for one there that is opaque but smoothly homogenous in nature and uniform. I watch daily.

I very much like the bangles that have a fine grain and a good polish, which translates to watery to me. I do have some that are translucent, but also very much enjoy variety. Some of my bangles are cheap and make me happy. i just bought two on the way from Mats Alice (white nephrite) and Allaboutjadecanda. The one from Allaboutjade Canada is...crazy. Forget water, the wildness in this was irresistible. I also like flowery high contrast jade. I love greys and stormy bangles. In short, I think I have a problem that boarders on OCD and bangle hoarding.

HAHA ...names for this one? It was so crazy I bought it. Looks like camo for hunting. Not fine grained, but heck, quite interesting.
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I also wear very large size at 59 up, best in a 60. It seems most of the better jadeites are built for smaller wrists, leaving my big wrist decked in jadeites that are...tourist grade (to put it politely). Part of my interest is the hunt - finding unusual looks. Jadeites can be so unique. Anyhow, I do love this forum so much I start at the beginning often just to enjoy looking at everyone's beautiful jades.
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There is no such thing as “cheap”, it’s whatever you enjoy! I love the greens, browns and yellows in that bangle! It’s artwork made by nature.
I have seen a lot of nice bangles that are larger, like 58mm+. Check out UJ. You can sort the bangles by size if you click the drop down.
 
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moneymeister said:
Hi Alex, what a thoughtful post - thank you! Well, so much for my dreams of emerald bangles hanging from trees, and gas stations at every corner in Asia (kidding). Sounds like you have the same challenges to source bangles. I love the fine grains in Legolas. It has a lovely look on the wrist. You have a good point - this is so subjective to personal happiness and selection. My watery may not be yours.

Gojade seems to deal in many and in the selection has some very fine-grained bangles mixed in for a very good price. I am watching for one there that is opaque but smoothly homogenous in nature and uniform. I watch daily.

I very much like the bangles that have a fine grain and a good polish, which translates to watery to me. I do have some that are translucent, but also very much enjoy variety. Some of my bangles are cheap and make me happy. i just bought two on the way from Mats Alice (white nephrite) and Allaboutjadecanda. The one from Allaboutjade Canada is...crazy. Forget water, the wildness in this was irresistible. I also like flowery high contrast jade. I love greys and stormy bangles. In short, I think I have a problem that boarders on OCD and bangle hoarding.

HAHA ...names for this one? It was so crazy I bought it. Looks like camo for hunting. Not fine grained, but heck, quite interesting.
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I also wear very large size at 59 up, best in a 60. It seems most of the better jadeites are built for smaller wrists, leaving my big wrist decked in jadeites that are...tourist grade (to put it politely). Part of my interest is the hunt - finding unusual looks. Jadeites can be so unique. Anyhow, I do love this forum so much I start at the beginning often just to enjoy looking at everyone's beautiful jades.
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Sorry, I just couldn’t stop thinking about names, “Freckles?” Idk I thought it was super cute.
 
#23,515
Alex B said:
It's so pretty! They definitely look similar. From what seller did you get it? Ive recently developed an addiction for Flower Bangles? Or those that have random smoky green spots all around.
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Thanks so much. I think it was from a local friend who brought it back for me after returning from visiting her family. It was so long ago but I do love flower bangles.
 
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Alex B said:
I must say, thank you! Although I have to admit, the light in that Target was serving that day The 49 mm bangle is actually an oval. And the two sides are different colors. Here is the other side View attachment 5660397

Now, the bangle doesn’t always look like this. Most of the times, in the sun, it looks much greener. For example, like this.

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I still don’t have a name for this bangle, which is sad considering how often I wear it. If anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears.
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I'm cleaning house, just mopped the floors and hurrying back to read more :)
I love this so much. I like the green that moves into grey, almost turquoise, watery, stormy...So much going on, I just find this one so beautiful! I think the polish looks very fine too, or well waxed, but that finish is so pretty. I feel water and stormy skies in this bangle. Strong natural beauty. I will try to think of names, but now just have strong feelings :)
 
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#23,519
moneymeister said:
I love flower bangles. This is very pretty! I like the translucency here. Sorry your wrist is swollen.
crabapples said:
Cyanide Rose - your bangle is so pretty! I hope your wrist recovers soon. Love the translucency and dark green patch. Maybe I would name it Patches, lol. Like Patch Adams.
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Thanks so much to you both. I really appreciate it
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It came from playing tug a war with my grandpuppy lol. Can’t wait til it heals though.

Patches is a cool name. You are way more creative than I am :tup:

 
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Cyanide Rose said:
This is beautiful too. Great pieces :smile:
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crabapples said:
Beautiful arrangement!
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moneymeister said:
So pretty and delicate! I love the soft green against your skin, very beautiful on you! Also love the bracelets too.
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Cool Breeze said:
Love your blue-green jadeite bracelet
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Alex B said:
Such a pretty pendant! Is it white gold or sterling silver? Either way the color of the pendant is just precious. What figures are in the jadeite pendant?
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Thanks so much for all your lovely comments! The pendant is set in white gold. It is actually a carved bamboo so there is no writing just curves going across the carving
 
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