The JADE thread!

[clairejune]

Piosavsfan, in my experience, D shapes stick more then rounds. They definitely 'live' on a spot on my arm. There is a flat surface area, which is larger. The oils of skin then create a moisture which the jade sticks to, almost like a suction cup on a window.

 

[Junkenpo]

I agree with clairejune, D-shapes will cling easier to the skin. I can push them and they'll stay in place better.

Here's today's stack on the left... no bangles today. I took them off yesterday during the shower because all the humidity and sweating is making me retain water. They just started feeling too confining.

My jade beads with my onyx bracelet.

 

[Jade4Me]

Nice elegant rich look JKP!

 

[piosavsfan]

I agree with clairejune, D-shapes will cling easier to the skin. I can push them and they'll stay in place better.

Here's today's stack on the left... no bangles today. I took them off yesterday during the shower because all the humidity and sweating is making me retain water. They just started feeling too confining.

My jade beads with my onyx bracelet.

I LOVE your stack, they look amazing together.

 

[clairejune]

Very pretty JKP! Love the cheerful colors and the airiness of it. Love the gold between those beads.

 

[clairejune]

Here are some better pics of the Washington State nephrite bangle with the Siberian, and one with the Edward's Black to compare the darkness of them both, and finally, the 2 sets of nephrite bangles, with the Yukon Snow green one added in. I believe the Siberian and blue velvet are 23mm, and the EB and YS are around 16mm..The Washington State one, Blue Velvet, has this interesting blue color which also looks like texture happening within it.

 

[luckybunny]

blue velvet and siberian (do you have a name yet?) are so substantial!! i can't stop looking at them! just beautiful!!

 

[luckybunny]

Yin yang pi's.

omo, just love this combo! so fun and cool!!!

 

[clairejune]

Thanks Luckybunny! I don't have a name yet, so of anything comes to mind...

The larger width is really nice to wear because it's soothingly heavy, and just feels strong and solid. Also, one sees the stone transitions easily in the space.

 

[luckybunny]

today

fiesta!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. so cheerful!!

 

[clairejune]

Lucky, when you feel like it, please post a pic if your beauty? I'd love to see it again. It's truly stunning!

 

[annetok]

thanks, jade4me your comment made me laughed out loud. u r too funny. it feels a little waxy but i wouldnt say its as waxy as a candle.

I did not find any beeswax bangles on ebay, only large tibetan style beads. Your piece must be rare!

 

[Junkenpo]

clairejune, love your nephrites! so creamy looking... they look good enough to eat! I'd love an EB as wide as your siberian, but about half that thickness. Is the WA state bangle from Allan, too?
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It was in the 90s here with 90% humidity... so excruciatingly hot. We took DS to play in the fountains at the mall. Wish I could have joined him! Here's Smoke, since I rarely take pics of her.

 

[clairejune]

JKP, sounds uncomfortable, 90 percent humidity?!? We've had a heat wave here too, up to 99 degrees lately in some areas, and just the temp is so uncomfortable.

Smoke has gotten more luminous! I see the white swirls within the watery parts of the jade. Just beautiful, the way the patterns seem to roll within the bangle. Are you wearing it permanently?

Thanks on the compliments! The WA is also from Allan. Though he doesn't have more, he can get some. I hope you do get that EB bangle, it would look perfect on you!

 

[annetok]

clairejune, love your nephrites! so creamy looking... they look good enough to eat! I'd love an EB as wide as your siberian, but about half that thickness. Is the WA state bangle from Allan, too?
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It was in the 90s here with 90% humidity... so excruciatingly hot. We took DS to play in the fountains at the mall. Wish I could have joined him! Here's Smoke, since I rarely take pics of her.

Smoke is soft and lovely, some sky tones in her