The JADE thread!

[crabapples]

I am most content with Allan Spehar, Aloha memorabilia, Gojade, Matsalice and Ultimate Jadeite. Hope I did not forget anyone.
To post every jade piece I have may take a bit more than a month. So maybe sometimes 2 at a day.
Don´t really want to get more, but with some pieces it is too hard to resist.
Bought that from JadeUnique. Never bought from them before but I have a good feeling.
This Abacus pendant:

I know what you mean, lots of pieces are hard to resist but I must say no because I am acquiring the last 2 bangles I really want. I want to make sure I give each piece their attention on my wrist so I don’t want more.
Your abacus pendant looks very cute! I have only seen them made in gold. It’s for good luck and wealth I think.

 

[udalrike]

May I ask, which bangles you really want?

 

[udalrike]

You may be right about the Abacus. I wanted it because it is a pendant you can really play with... )

 

[crabapples]

May I ask, which bangles you really want?

I have 4 now. Here are some pictures from UJ for the 5th. I will be getting it in a few months’ time. The 6th one is being commissioned by Allan. It will be a project that will span a few months. An apple green Wyoming nephrite bangle. Attached is a picture of the Siberian nephrite slab because he’s removed the listing for the Wyoming one. The Wyoming one doesn’t have the inclusions for the most part and it’s the finest texture I’ve ever seen, I just had to have it. It’s gorgeous. Allan’s pieces are beautifully cut. I’ve purchased a white Siberian nephrite piece (S’more) from him and it exceeds any expectations if I had any. Attached are some pictures of S’more. I’m not wearing her currently, but I’ve gotten lots of compliments when I was. It’ll be her turn again soon!

 

[crabapples]

You may be right about the Abacus. I wanted it because it is a pendant you can really play with... )

That’s what makes it cool! My grandfather had an abacus. I don’t know how to use it. Maybe I should learn.

 

[udalrike]

What beauties! The one from UJ... Stunning!
The Wyoming jade bangle: It will be marvelous. I once had earrings from him made from Wyoming jade but I can't find them since we moved.
And S'more reminds me of one of my bangles.
S' more is on an abalone shell in the picture, right?
That reminded me that I also have abalone earrings from Allan!
My nephrite bangle :

 

[crabapples]

What beauties! The one from UJ... Stunning!
The Wyoming jade bangle: It will be marvelous. I once had earrings from him made from Wyoming jade but I can't find them since we moved.
And S'more reminds me of one of my bangles.
S' more is on an abalone shell in the picture, right?
That reminded me that I also have abalone earrings from Allan!
My nephrite bangle :

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Thank you! The blue water bangle is gorgeous and will be a welcome addition to my collection.
I’m not sure if that’s an abalone shell, some kind of conch. S’more reminds me of your nephrite piece. It’s like a faint milk tea colour with good contrast.

 

[Alex B]

First time wearing cotton candy on my right arm.

 

[crabapples]

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First time wearing cotton candy on my right arm.

Cotton candy reminds me of Lila, which I’m wearing right now. Soft lavender with faint yellow green. Thanks for sharing Alex, cotton candy is a beautiful bangle.
How are you liking your new Apple Watch? I reckon it will take some time getting used to wearing a bangle on your right hand. I’ve tried to wear on my left but it just didn’t feel right. Wearing a bangle has definitely made me more careful.

 

[crabapples]

One thing I’ve realized is that I like bangles with a width of 13mm+. I don’t prefer the thinner cut bangles. I think for me 7mm depth/thickness is the minimum.
I also never thought I would like princess bangles but S’more is a chubby princess and I enjoy her so much!

 

[crabapples]

I’m wearing Puddle today.

 

[Alex B]

Cotton candy reminds me of Lila, which I’m wearing right now. Soft lavender with faint yellow green. Thanks for sharing Alex, cotton candy is a beautiful bangle.
How are you liking your new Apple Watch? I reckon it will take some time getting used to wearing a bangle on your right hand. I’ve tried to wear on my left but it just didn’t feel right. Wearing a bangle has definitely made me more careful.

My biggest issue has been how stiff my right hand is now, compared to my left. My left is so malleable now compared to my right. I’m wearing cotton candy because it’sa size 51, which is easier on my right hand

 

[crabapples]

My biggest issue has been how stiff my right hand is now, compared to my left. My left is so malleable now compared to my right. I’m wearing cotton candy because it’sa size 51, which is easier on my right hand

My left hand can fit a slightly smaller size than my right. I have read a lot of posts in this thread with the same comments. I think it will be ok once you get used to it.

 

[Alex B]

Cotton candy reminds me of Lila, which I’m wearing right now. Soft lavender with faint yellow green. Thanks for sharing Alex, cotton candy is a beautiful bangle.
How are you liking your new Apple Watch? I reckon it will take some time getting used to wearing a bangle on your right hand. I’ve tried to wear on my left but it just didn’t feel right. Wearing a bangle has definitely made me more careful.

Thank you so much. I almost never wore cotton candy because of its texture, but now that I keep her moisturized she feels great. I polished her with some wax and it fixed most of my issues. And i love the Apple Watch. Tried to put a case on it to war the bangle and the watch together, but I didn’t like it. I’m wearing my watch without any type of protection, and so far it’s been ok.

 

[crabapples]

Thank you so much. I almost never wore cotton candy because of its texture, but now that I keep her moisturized she feels great. I polished her with some wax and it fixed most of my issues. And i love the Apple Watch. Tried to put a case on it to war the bangle and the watch together, but I didn’t like it. I’m wearing my watch without any type of protection, and so far it’s been ok.

After I wear a new bangle for about 2 weeks, it gets nice and moisturized and becomes more luminous. Glad to hear your enjoying the new watch.