It’s not because you are “fluffy”. It’s just that the breadth of your hand when you fold in the thumb and pinky is close to the width of your wrist. I’m so jealous!This makes perfect sense! My heavy ones slip and slide too. For clarity, today's thin bangles seem to hold in place. I am sure this is beause I am "fluffy"
When they do slide, I use silver bangles as a buffer. I love the idea of the silicone prayer bangles being so soft and protective. I am going to buy some! Also, sometimes I like gold instead of silver, depending on mood. I do not have any gold bangles.
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Did I post what I got MIL for her birthday/Christmas? Well, it’s from both my partner and I because he didn’t plan lol. I got the second part of her gift today. It’s a rose quartz bracelet and I love that it’s not the traditional round beads. Nice shop on Etsy called WaterCrystalJade. I would buy from them again. I also got her a rose quartz gem tree, mounted on amethyst.
You should message them to see if there is a discount for buying several!This makes perfect sense! My heavy ones slip and slide too. For clarity, today's thin bangles seem to hold in place. I am sure this is beause I am "fluffy"
When they do slide, I use silver bangles as a buffer. I love the idea of the silicone prayer bangles being so soft and protective. I am going to buy some! Also, sometimes I like gold instead of silver, depending on mood. I do not have any gold bangles.
Update on this shop. BUYER BEWARE.
I messaged the seller to ask where they get their jade certified and she replied today. A Google search shows this lab is temporarily closed and it’s also not on any list of reputable labs in Thailand. Just because a seller is getting their jade certified, doesn’t automatically mean it’s grade A. We have to do some research on the lab as well. See attached screen shots. BE CAREFUL.
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The certificate says “natural jadeite”. It doesn’t mean it’s grade A. It can be grade B or C because the original stone is still natural.
The Jadeite Room on Etsy seems to be legitimate with grade A jadeite. Several other companies outside of Etsy also get their jadeite certified out of the same lab as this shop. I messaged the seller a while ago and received her reply. Screenshots below.
From a Google search, these sellers also certify their jade at the same lab -
jadebutterflyjewellery.com
www.jadeite-atelier.com
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From a Google search, these sellers also certify their jade at the same lab -
Hong Kong jadeite jade testing certificate (Standard) - Jade Butterfly Jewellery Co | Certificate
Hong Kong jadeite jade testing certificate (Standard) This item can be purchased with jadeite jade item only. We use 2 laboratories providing jadeite jade certification, and one of them will be selected according to the booking availability. | Jade Butterfly Jewellery Co
jadebutterflyjewellery.com
Jade Certification Fee
This fee is charged by the jade stone laboratory for certifying the jade piece, we provide the service to take it there. Their location is conveniently across from our jade workshop.Please see the pictures for the sample of what the certificate looks like.There are various laboratories that are...
www.jadeite-atelier.com
JADEITE BANGLE WITH HONG KONG JADE & STONE LABORATORY CERTIFICATE
JADEITE BANGLE WITH HONG KONG JADE & STONE LABORATORY CERTIFICATE A semi-cylindrical jadeite bangle Jadeite: Inner diameter approximately 55.1 mm, width approximately 13.9 mm, thickness approximately 7.2 mm, Hong Kong size 1.48, Taiwan size 17.5 Certificate: Accompanied by report no. SJ122891...
onlineonly.christies.com
I had a feeling I discussed this abit before in another thread for reputable jade sellers and definitely said something along the lines of proceeding with caution as with any other jade sellers first time. As for CGT being closed temporarily I suspect it may due to COVID regulations there so they seem to either do scheduled appointments/suspend business until further notice, although they do have a Facebook which they seem to update from time to time, as for JadeiteRoom, they're definitely reputable, just that they're known to raise prices based on the amount of people have favorited/added it to their cart.
Good point, thank you Adjadecent Angle. For myself, I decided against purchasing from Miracle of Jade. I’ve read so much on this forum in the reputable sellers thread that I forget. It’s too bad about JadeiteRoom. They have some nice pieces but they are very overpriced for the quality and translucency.
I’m between saving up for a Guatemalan Jadeite bangle, or a lavender bangle….. if I were to get a Guatemalan blue jadeite bangle, I’d get it commissioned from Allan. Have you guys ever gotten a bangle commissioned from him? And how much did you guys pay?
Answer to that is Why not both!
Jokes aside Guatemalan blue is very vast in shades and usually the more translucent, vibrant blue, and less cotton/snow inclusions, the higher the price (not taking into account the cut of the bangle too). So far from what he has in his etsy store, the average range falls between mid-high hundreds to low-mid thousands for a Guatemalan blue bangle. Also some jadies here have said that wait time depends on how full his hands are as he's very active in the jade community, and as such, has a large name for himself.
Alternatives for getting a Guatemalan Blue jade bangle (whether it be custom-made or pre-made within reasonable price range) is Yaxtun, MayanMountain/MayanMountainSupply, YolandaJewelryShop, and jal_9021 aka Paul Chapman.
The ones I listed here you may need to inquire if they have any blue jades to your liking that aren't processed or within your price range + desired cut.
As for lavender bangle, this I won't be able to help as much as I'm very picky with my ideal lavender jade pieces especially when those are the one of/if not the most, photogenic colors under certain lightings!
Best of luck.
JadeiteRoom gave me a coupon for $4 on a $900 bangle I favourited and asked about, lol.
Can you please post some pics of the lavender bangle(s) in your collection? I’d love to see them!Answer to that is Why not both!
Jokes aside Guatemalan blue is very vast in shades and usually the more translucent, vibrant blue, and less cotton/snow inclusions, the higher the price (not taking into account the cut of the bangle too). So far from what he has in his etsy store, the average range falls between mid-high hundreds to low-mid thousands for a Guatemalan blue bangle. Also some jadies here have said that wait time depends on how full his hands are as he's very active in the jade community, and as such, has a large name for himself.
Alternatives for getting a Guatemalan Blue jade bangle (whether it be custom-made or pre-made within reasonable price range) is Yaxtun, MayanMountain/MayanMountainSupply, YolandaJewelryShop, and jal_9021 aka Paul Chapman.
The ones I listed here you may need to inquire if they have any blue jades to your liking that aren't processed or within your price range + desired cut.
As for lavender bangle, this I won't be able to help as much as I'm very picky with my ideal lavender jade pieces especially when those are the one of/if not the most, photogenic colors under certain lightings!
Best of luck.
I actually don’t have any lavender bangles since I’m on the larger size for bangle wearing (57mm at least), but I do have “lavender” bangles that are moreso pinkish toned grey nephrite which I’ll take a pic sometime later. I do also have lavender jade pieces as those I’m fond of. The rooster carving appears greyish blue but shows up more pinkish in reality, and the purple lump isn’t categorized as jade (marketed as Turkiyenite/Turkish purple jade) since it doesn’t contain enough jadeite in it's formula to be considered as one (around 40% Jadeite). But I bought it nonetheless as I still consider any specimen with any % of jade as such.
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Those carvings are exquisite! Are the pieces heavy?I actually don’t have any lavender bangles since I’m on the larger size for bangle wearing (57mm at least), but I do have “lavender” bangles that are moreso pinkish toned grey nephrite which I’ll take a pic sometime later. I do also have lavender jade pieces as those I’m fond of. The rooster carving appears greyish blue but shows up more pinkish in reality, and the purple lump isn’t categorized as jade (marketed as Turkiyenite/Turkish purple jade) since it doesn’t contain enough jadeite in it's formula to be considered as one (around 40% Jadeite). But I bought it nonetheless as I still consider any specimen with any % of jade as such.
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