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Ixorajade said:
Speaking of old auntie pieces... I have this old ring that belonged to one of my grandmothers. Its really old style design. I'm thinking of getting the jade reset else i will never wear it out. Perhaps more modern ring or as a pendant. .. any design ideas from the jade sisters?
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Lovely ring! I'd also wear it as is, but you know yourself so go for a more modern setting! Accenting with diamonds as others suggested is a great idea. Myself I'd go with bold modern simple lines - almost masculine.

Trekkie said:
Note to self, don't try to remove bangle without soap and water. The bruises may be small but they are painful. View attachment 3102363
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Ouch! Keep a tube of hand cream in your purse for impromptu bangle on/offs. Hope it feels better soon!

annetok said:
Today, Bali and some amber:)
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What fun jumbo amber beads and looks great with Bali! What size are those beads?
 
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Lately I have been thinking about how well both jades can work together. They are never going to be exact matches when pairing them, but they really can work. Here are some pictures about my favorite associations between the 2 jades, nephrite and jadeite in my collection. All of the bangles are jadeite, and the 2 pendants and ring are nephrite. Any one else have any favorite associations between the 2 jades?

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clairejune said:
Annetok, Sigh...Bali is Beautiful! Such a soothing, restful green. The white is fresh like a stream running through it. The carving has a lovely plumpness, and the spacing between the lines is clear and proportioned. It's a sparkling, clear piece with a whisper inviting on into the cool green. Love it. Very pretty and unexpected with the amber.

JKP, lovely stack. Elsa is frothiness personified! Reminds me of meringue or a snow cone, or powdered sugar with ice. They both look so cool against your skin. Lovely.
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Thank you, indeed, the white is like water, maybe from ice melting in springtime:)
 
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Jade4Me said:
Lovely ring! I'd also wear it as is, but you know yourself so go for a more modern setting! Accenting with diamonds as others suggested is a great idea. Myself I'd go with bold modern simple lines - almost masculine.


Ouch! Keep a tube of hand cream in your purse for impromptu bangle on/offs. Hope it feels better soon!


What fun jumbo amber beads and looks great with Bali! What size are those beads?
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Jade4Me, the jumbo amber is 20mm big. I sometimes bite them lightly because they look so juicy haha
 
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My first ever jadeite bangle from gojade! I'm so happy that I got it. It's 64mm, fits perfectly, matches everything, and was only $39. Now I'm wondering who else may sell bangles near this size because I haven't seen that many. I will need to find myself a higher quality one for my birthday or Christmas! :D
 

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Clairejune, love your stuff! Such pretty sets.

piosavsfan... how great to get the right size on the first try! It looks lovely, the coloring works really with your skin tone. Princess shapes are my favorite.
 
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Thank you JKP. So far, I've just bought what I I've loved, without too much focus about making sets, but it's nice when things can work together. Especially between the 2 jades because there seems to be a division between them. It's nice to recognize that the differences don't keep them from looking good together. One can wear a mixture and it can be very pretty and super interesting.

Fanof, that's a cool stack. Looks almost like pop art colors! Btw, what is the yellow one made of? What a bright, strong yellow! You are truly combining in fun and unexpected ways...,I can imagine that combo of colors on a runway, next to those Lego purses!
 
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Fanof...beeswax?? That's amazing!

Piosavsfan, congratulations! Looks lovely on you! The sea foam green is a soothing and mystical color. I'm sure you'll find many more bangles in the future...btw, I've seen that size on Suzanne corner eBay. Good prices...sometimes hit or miss. Look for "grade A untreated description because if it states only "jadeite", that means it's treated. She sells both. I know I have seen larger sides else where also. Anyway, enjoy your lovely new bangle!
 
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Stunning pics Claire - thanks for sharing! I guess I mix jadeite and nephrite all the time, but never thought about it. I favor my nephrite bangles, but have only jadeite rings and earrings, mostly jadeite pendants.

Congrats piosavsfan! I think you were fated to have this bangle - getting a perfect fit princess on your 1st try! Looks great on you! Do you want a D-shape next? That is more common in this size than a princess shape. Try jojojade online. Also, eBay and Etsy seller ultimate_jadeite is on a restocking trip, but you can still contact them and maybe ask if they could look out for bangles in your size.
 
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