Braved the intense afternoon sun today to take these pictures of my white bangle and Year Of The Rabbit bracelet - both are from the same jadeite boulder
The JADE thread!
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I have no experience, but their items looks pretty. I didn't check what their return policy is... for me, I'd be willing to take a chance as long as I can return for full refund including shipping if the item is not as described, or at least exchange/credit if it is as described but I cannot fit it.
It's so hard to say about pricing! Jade prices depend so much on generalities and fine points. Is there room to bargain? Is it from the same seller? Have you had a chance to try them on? Do you know in detail how they came to that price? Translucency, color, grain, flaws? Is there any cotton or stone lines or chips? The D shape looks like it maybe has slightly more translucency, but the princess looks like more even coloring, maybe? Are they the same weight, size? Princess tends to be more expensive because it takes more jade to make. I love a good chubby princess, my preference is for 10-11mm. In D shape, I like a 15mm width with a 4-6mm thickness.
For looks, my bias would be for the D - I love white/green flowers, but for wear, I love princesses. Princess bangles are actually easier on/off for me and I can go down in size for them. I like the way they settle on the wrist and rock -- but for some, that is less comfortable as the flat on the D spreads the weight out more evenly.
So pretty on the wrist! The coloring looks so nice! Interesting about the measurement differences.. have you gotten your own calipers yet? Haha, I picked up a digital one from amazon awhile back when I bought a bangle that was advertised as a 51mm but when I got it, it was so big! It was actually around a 54mm. I kept it, though because for the price, the quality was just amazing. I loved the color and it has the best chime.
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The price difference between these 2 bangles is HUGE (different sellers). Based on some pictures, it's hard to see what the difference would be, but the bangle on the left has finer grain, better translucency. The left/top one is a 52.2mm and about 10mm even thickness. The right/bottom is a 54mm, but taller than it is thick. Both have really clear & clean chimes.
Here's the left/top with another bangle that has fabulous translucency but it has 3 major cracks - no chime, needs to be banded. Because of the flaws, the bangle on the right was steeply discounted (different sellers).
The price difference between these 2 bangles is HUGE (different sellers). Based on some pictures, it's hard to see what the difference would be, but the bangle on the left has finer grain, better translucency. The left/top one is a 52.2mm and about 10mm even thickness. The right/bottom is a 54mm, but taller than it is thick. Both have really clear & clean chimes.
Here's the left/top with another bangle that has fabulous translucency but it has 3 major cracks - no chime, needs to be banded. Because of the flaws, the bangle on the right was steeply discounted (different sellers).
The two bangles are from the same seller. I was originally set to purchase the D shaped and negotiated a slight discount which made it come down to the same price as the princess. In terms of stone lines, the seller stated there are none. This is an online seller from Taiwan (I’m in the US) so it would be a risk buying without trying first.
Jadeite croc and seaglass mermaid today
Wearing my one and only jadeite pendant today. Her name is Lulu. She looks like a mythical sea creature but she's probably a dragon.
Hi Everyone, Love seeing all your beautiful jade pieces! I'm a jade fan too especially any level of lavender. Sharing my recent purchase from Gump's of SF.
And I’m back to wearing the 49mm bangle, Ivy. I did not expect how much soap got stuck in the grooves of my carved bangle. I have to go buy an extra toothbrush before I continue wearing it. I did not expect this much maintenance lol
I posted last week about two bangles that I was deciding between but ended up going with my gut and getting something completely different. I couldn’t stop thinking about the glow and translucency.
So, this is actually a push present and my husband thinks I should hold off wearing it until we get closer to the due date. But I’m thinking why wait when it’s jade and meant for good luck/protection? What do you all think? Silly superstition or yes since the purchase is meant to celebrate baby, it should be for later?
Here are some pics of the beauty.
So, this is actually a push present and my husband thinks I should hold off wearing it until we get closer to the due date. But I’m thinking why wait when it’s jade and meant for good luck/protection? What do you all think? Silly superstition or yes since the purchase is meant to celebrate baby, it should be for later?
Here are some pics of the beauty.
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I'd be wearing it immediately! How could you resist? I really like the dreamy quality to this jade. It's the perfect choice.