The JADE thread!

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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?
Thank you, Alex. I am glad you liked it too. I like your names! Terra would be a great name for such an earthy bangle (vendor's photo).tigers.png

For Gojade, are they on Etsy? Or are they an independent store online?
Gojade on eBay appears to be Singjade on Etsy.

"If you don't mind me asking, out of all of your collection, which is your favorite bangle?"

After you wrote last evening, I went into my room and brought out all my bangles and put them on the table waiting for sunlight. You ask a good and simple question about which jade I favorite. I think it is my white and green jade bangle for the fine grain and because my husband bought it for me. It has several stone lines and color roots. But, in a deeper sense, I feel harmony when I wear it. Heavy picture thread ahead.


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I like the stormy grey bangle at the top too.The dark spots have icy clear spots around it too. Very passionate on contrasted. Reminds me of a silver lining to dark clouds. Please excuse the cat hair sticking to the lotion on the bangles and the dirty window. Now I know it is time to wash the windows.

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I have one good nephrite cuff. It does have dark spots but also a color I enjoy. My favorite flower is at the top.
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I have a few non-jade and treated jade I fell for along the way.

And this is my most "ugly" :biggrin:. I found it on sale from a reputable dealer and I bought it at the start so I could have a real jade bangle. I was so excited over price I did not question the looks :biggrin:. Saying that, I still like it with a textured fall sweater.

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Unrelated but very happy, my Christmas cactus is in heavy bloom.

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Thank you, Alex. I am glad you liked it too. I like your names! Terra would be a great name for such an earthy bangle (vendor's photo).View attachment 5660763

For Gojade, are they on Etsy? Or are they an independent store online?
Gojade on eBay appears to be Singjade on Etsy.

"If you don't mind me asking, out of all of your collection, which is your favorite bangle?"

After you wrote last evening, I went into my room and brought out all my bangles and put them on the table waiting for sunlight. You ask a good and simple question about which jade I favorite. I think it is my white and green jade bangle for the fine grain and because my husband bought it for me. It has several stone lines and color roots. But, in a deeper sense, I feel harmony when I wear it. Heavy picture thread ahead.


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I like the stormy grey bangle at the top too.The dark spots have icy clear spots around it too. Very passionate on contrasted. Reminds me of a silver lining to dark clouds. Please excuse the cat hair sticking to the lotion on the bangles and the dirty window. Now I know it is time to wash the windows.

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I have one good nephrite cuff. It does have dark spots but also a color I enjoy. My favorite flower is at the top.
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I have a few non-jade and treated jade I fell for along the way.

And this is my most "ugly" :biggrin:. I found it on sale from a reputable dealer and I bought it at the start so I could have a real jade bangle. I was so excited over price I did not question the looks :biggrin:. Saying that, I still like it with a textured fall sweater.

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Unrelated but very happy, my Christmas cactus is in heavy bloom.

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You have a beautiful collection! Your husband bought you the speckled bangle and that makes it extra special. I love the green scattered throughout. The stormy one looks amazing in the sunlight! How long have you been collecting for?
 
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You have a beautiful collection! Your husband bought you the speckled bangle and that makes it extra special. I love the green scattered throughout. The stormy one looks amazing in the sunlight! How long have you been collecting for?
Thank you, Crabapples. I have been collecting since about 2018. Years ago, my father went to Asia. He was a scientist and loved rocks and rock collecting. He was exposed to jade while visiting. When I was young I went to rock collecting shows with him and he told me about seeing jade. The most beautiful Imperial jades that rivaled an emerald. I remembered this, but as I have enjoyed collecting jewelry, I fell into jade while on the internet chasing jewelry. I was them exposed to how beautiful jade is and the fine carvings and interesting cultural legends and customs and was intrigued. Once I had bought some, I enjoyed the coolness and weight while wearing it and was charmed by the stories of protection. :love: So maybe it reminds me of my father too.

So here I am today. I have a pile of crazy things I bought when I didn't know better. Happily now though, I do know jade enough not to be as easy of a target. But I have a pile of glass, BC jade, quartzite and serpentine coming up the hard way. :smartass:
 
The new white nephrite came from Mats Alice. Very pretty translucent quality with a nice polish and a few soft cotton clouds. Wearing with the stormy flower from this morning. 7.5mm round, I'll be careful here too.

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The new bangle is so pretty. I like the contrast of the two together. So you don’t wear a spacer in between bangles?
 
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Well it certainly has been a LONG while since I posted anything here. So here it is, a piece of my newest acquisitions! Jades coming from California, Guatemala, Burma, and good ol’ Hetian!
Also good to see everyone else’s newest addition to their collection too. :biggrin:
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Lovely bangles. I find the round chubby Hetian adorable. Which is the dark green? Is the green/lavender your Guatemalan?
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Thank you, Alex. I am glad you liked it too. I like your names! Terra would be a great name for such an earthy bangle (vendor's photo).View attachment 5660763

For Gojade, are they on Etsy? Or are they an independent store online?
Gojade on eBay appears to be Singjade on Etsy.

"If you don't mind me asking, out of all of your collection, which is your favorite bangle?"

After you wrote last evening, I went into my room and brought out all my bangles and put them on the table waiting for sunlight. You ask a good and simple question about which jade I favorite. I think it is my white and green jade bangle for the fine grain and because my husband bought it for me. It has several stone lines and color roots. But, in a deeper sense, I feel harmony when I wear it. Heavy picture thread ahead.


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I like the stormy grey bangle at the top too.The dark spots have icy clear spots around it too. Very passionate on contrasted. Reminds me of a silver lining to dark clouds. Please excuse the cat hair sticking to the lotion on the bangles and the dirty window. Now I know it is time to wash the windows.

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I have one good nephrite cuff. It does have dark spots but also a color I enjoy. My favorite flower is at the top.
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I have a few non-jade and treated jade I fell for along the way.

And this is my most "ugly" :biggrin:. I found it on sale from a reputable dealer and I bought it at the start so I could have a real jade bangle. I was so excited over price I did not question the looks :biggrin:. Saying that, I still like it with a textured fall sweater.

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Unrelated but very happy, my Christmas cactus is in heavy bloom.

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Teehee, two of my loves, jade and holiday cactus!
What would you describe the color of your "ugly" bangle as? I've been looking at some grayish ones lately and I'm not sure if I find it ugly or striking. I think I need to see them in person to know.
 
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Teehee, two of my loves, jade and holiday cactus!
What would you describe the color of your "ugly" bangle as? I've been looking at some grayish ones lately and I'm not sure if I find it ugly or striking. I think I need to see them in person to know.
It depends on the kind of energy you feel from the bangle and the colour. Nothing is ugly. It’s made by Mother Nature and the journey through the earth is amazing!
 
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I wore Legolas today after a long time of wearing my other bangle, the dark green gray one. It is lighter, and more comfortable to wear with jackets and sweaters. EE27B5EF-0EF8-4D68-B0C5-186A5EE4A6C2.jpeg

I took this photo at home. Then went out and took this one (I changed rings since I knew the light would catch better with the second ring.)

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Interesting how different the color looks in the second photo.
 
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