The JADE thread!

[ms_loKAbLue13]

Not my Most beautiful jade..but one of my everydays....I love her for her "dark" and upbeat ways plus I love the crazy looking healed stone line with the forest green and the super bright spot of green...the grayish - Ness makes me love her all the more since it's not just green and white or whatever--it'd a weird gray/white

This was one bangle that taught me to find beauty even in things not consider "beautiful"

 

[ms_loKAbLue13]

Hi ladies,

It is so wonderful to see all the gorgeous pics of stunning jade! This has all got me wondering about this bracelet that my MIL gave me 6-7 years ago. She got it from China. I have no idea whether it has been enhanced or not, or even the price. What do you ladies think? Gosh I hope the links work.

I saw ur bangle...
do u have other bangles to compare it to in your hand, heft wise...I'm just wondering, bcuz I have 2 that kind of look like this and they are both enhanced.. they look beautiful but they don't "feel" as heavy as grade A jade... I got them from a local idiot who passed them off as grade A....and it was just way too much to send back postage wise so I cut my losses and now I only buy in person or from a reputable jade seller....IF ITS A GIFT tho, especially from ur m.i.l., u will have to wear it for sure tho

 

[Prettydino]

Hi ladies,

It is so wonderful to see all the gorgeous pics of stunning jade! This has all got me wondering about this bracelet that my MIL gave me 6-7 years ago. She got it from China. I have no idea whether it has been enhanced or not, or even the price. What do you ladies think? Gosh I hope the links work.

I saw ur bangle...
do u have other bangles to compare it to in your hand, heft wise...I'm just wondering, bcuz I have 2 that kind of look like this and they are both enhanced.. they look beautiful but they don't "feel" as heavy as grade A jade... I got them from a local idiot who passed them off as grade A....and it was just way too much to send back postage wise so I cut my losses and now I only buy in person or from a reputable jade seller....IF ITS A GIFT tho, especially from ur m.i.l., u will have to wear it for sure tho

Thanks.
I had a small suspicion that it has been treated. My MIL isn't the most astute when it comes to jade, even though she likes to brag about being very knowledgeable.

On a happier note, I just bought a pretty white bangle from GeGe designs off Etsy. It has red brown spots and a small leaf carving. She was so prompt with my questions and even gave me a small discount. So excited. Will post pics when it arrives.
Have to admit I am getting a new admiration for nephrite now that I have seen everyone's beautiful pieces.
Xx

 

[ms_loKAbLue13]

Thanks.
I had a small suspicion that it has been treated. My MIL isn't the most astute when it comes to jade, even though she likes to brag about being very knowledgeable.

On a happier note, I just bought a pretty white bangle from GeGe designs off Etsy. It has red brown spots and a small leaf carving. She was so prompt with my questions and even gave me a small discount. So excited. Will post pics when it arrives.
Have to admit I am getting a new admiration for nephrite now that I have seen everyone's beautiful pieces.
Xx

I LOVE jade.. my husband thinks he knows a thing or 2 about jade from all of my "jade looking" and buying....but every time he buys me jade....it's enhanced. Ahh well, it's the thought that counts...he thinks he knows something all because

 

[ms_loKAbLue13]

Thanks.
I had a small suspicion that it has been treated. My MIL isn't the most astute when it comes to jade, even though she likes to brag about being very knowledgeable.

On a happier note, I just bought a pretty white bangle from GeGe designs off Etsy. It has red brown spots and a small leaf carving. She was so prompt with my questions and even gave me a small discount. So excited. Will post pics when it arrives.
Have to admit I am getting a new admiration for nephrite now that I have seen everyone's beautiful pieces.
Xx

My husband is the same...he thinks he knows just because of looking over my shoulder and a few purchases THAT I picked out LOL!!!
I bought 2 enhanced jades when I first fell in love...I felt duped...so I looked and looked at all the pics here on the jade thread...learned and researched...now, I'm pretty ok with a pic...but there's lots of jade sisters who r probably asleep that will give u their opinion in the morning. They probably have better phones and tablets then me too lol!!
With me..I learned that if in your gut--u are thinking, "no...idk?..hmm...is it??....grade b? Grade c? Enhanced? ..."--then it usually is.... but it's part of learning and if you got it as a gift--double good!!!..but sometimes enhanced means something as simple as heat treated to bring out colors a bit more...they can def do more..but it that is one of the lowest levels of enhancement...then goes bleaching, polymers, and so on :-/

 

[Prettydino]

I don't blame you - as cute as it is to see jewellery on babies and toddlers it can be a bit of a hazard. I didn't get any jewellery for my boys when they were little. They have a few pendants but they don't wear them. It's different with boys. They have no interest in jewellery and I'm sure they would be rough with it

I put a tiny green jade donut on a gold chain on each of my girls when they turned two. They love it. I remember my grandma gifting me with one so many years ago. Although these jade pis for kids can be quite delicate too. I remember chewing on one when I was small because it felt so nice and cool and smooth in my mouth, and it broke in my mouth! Luckily I didn't hurt myself, and my grandma was gracious enough to buy me another. I still have it!!

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Not my Most beautiful jade..but one of my everydays....I love her for her "dark" and upbeat ways plus I love the crazy looking healed stone line with the forest green and the super bright spot of green...the grayish - Ness makes me love her all the more since it's not just green and white or whatever--it'd a weird gray/white

This was one bangle that taught me to find beauty even in things not consider "beautiful"

I understand what you mean Ms Lokablu I too love jade that is not necessarily considered beautiful and I can't generalize what I like. I used to think I like even coloured bangles but now I realize I like them all - even coloured, various colours or patches, spots, veins. Also I thought I liked soft green jade but now I like spinach green, sage, emerald you name it I can find beauty in all of them. I honk this is partly why it's hard to find the perfect bangle. Too many gorgeous colours and combination of factors.
Your bangle is lovely Ms Lokablu

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Hello everyone! So many new bangles here! I haven't been posting much but I read all your posts and admire your jadies quietly. I also just came from Hawaii and saw some Jade jewelries from the stores but did not get anything because I don't really know how to choose a nice quality jade jewelry. I did however got a baroque pearl necklace. [emoji4] Anyway, keep posting and il keep admiring your beautiful jadies! [emoji7]

Hi Pinkimom - wow Hawaii! We were on a Caribbean cruise a couple of weeks ago. Didn't see any jade jewellery stores but I did see some beautiful pieces on some of the passengers.
I find I often do a quick glance to see if people are wearing a bangle. If they are I can't help but admire it and hope they don't notice me doing so lol!

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Hi ladies,

It is so wonderful to see all the gorgeous pics of stunning jade! This has all got me wondering about this bracelet that my MIL gave me 6-7 years ago. She got it from China. I have no idea whether it has been enhanced or not, or even the price. What do you ladies think? Gosh I hope the links work. It's the first time I am posting pics.

http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/prettydino/media/2015-09-04%2014.19.15.jpg.html?filters[/url][user]=121468201&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1

http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/prettydino/media/2015-09-04 14.19.23.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Prettydino the thing that makes me think it may be enhanced is the jelly like look of the bangle. My mil also bought me a bangle which I posted a month or two ago and some of he Jadies here said they thought it was treated. Mine also has that jelly look. It's the thought that counts though

 

[2boys_jademommy]

I put a tiny green jade donut on a gold chain on each of my girls when they turned two. They love it. I remember my grandma gifting me with one so many years ago. Although these jade pis for kids can be quite delicate too. I remember chewing on one when I was small because it felt so nice and cool and smooth in my mouth, and it broke in my mouth! Luckily I didn't hurt myself, and my grandma was gracious enough to buy me another. I still have it!!

Yikes I'm glad you weren't heard and very sweet if your grandma to gift you another one 😊

 

[crosso]

I understand what you mean Ms Lokablu I too love jade that is not necessarily considered beautiful and I can't generalize what I like. I used to think I like even coloured bangles but now I realize I like them all - even coloured, various colours or patches, spots, veins. Also I thought I liked soft green jade but now I like spinach green, sage, emerald you name it I can find beauty in all of them. I honk this is partly why it's hard to find the perfect bangle. Too many gorgeous colours and combination of factors.
Your bangle is lovely Ms Lokablu

Lol! Me too - love them ALL!

Thanks for the comp, ms loka, glad to see you back! I agree with you wholeheartedly that even when life may not be it's best, our jade makes it a little more bearable and beautiful.

 

[crosso]

Very casual today - trying out the new nephrite with rose quartz. Unusually for me, I am drawing a complete blank on a name for this one. Hoping one will dawn on me as I wear it.

 

[Jade4Me]

Hi ladies,

It is so wonderful to see all the gorgeous pics of stunning jade! This has all got me wondering about this bracelet that my MIL gave me 6-7 years ago. She got it from China. I have no idea whether it has been enhanced or not, or even the price. What do you ladies think? Gosh I hope the links work. It's the first time I am posting pics.

http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/prettydino/media/2015-09-04%2014.19.15.jpg.html?filters[/url][user]=121468201&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1

http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/prettydino/media/2015-09-04 14.19.23.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

I suspect your bangle is B grade unless it was very expensive.

Here are some old photos with a grey blue lavender that should be A grade, and the light green with dark green streaks is a B grade as confirmed by Mason Kay's tests. You can see how the green one has a muddled translucence characteristic of B grade because the jade is immersed in acid to remove impurities, which destroys the texture of the jade, and then it's filled in with polymer. The 1st 2 photos were taken outside in very bright direct sunlight. In person these bangles look closer to how they appear in my mod shot.

 

[Jade4Me]

Not my Most beautiful jade..but one of my everydays....I love her for her "dark" and upbeat ways plus I love the crazy looking healed stone line with the forest green and the super bright spot of green...the grayish - Ness makes me love her all the more since it's not just green and white or whatever--it'd a weird gray/white

This was one bangle that taught me to find beauty even in things not consider "beautiful"

I love bold healed stone lines! I can see why it's one of your everyday bangles with her wild look and energy that makes her neutral enough to go with everything if you know what I mean!

Very casual today - trying out the new nephrite with rose quartz. Unusually for me, I am drawing a complete blank on a name for this one. Hoping one will dawn on me as I wear it.

Pretty color combo! Celadon always come to my mind when I see light green nephrite bangles, but yet I've not used it.

 

[*NYC Princess*]

Congrats! Gorgeous baby and bangle! This isn't jade, but it should be safe for your baby!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Smart-M...g-Pendant-Necklace-Baby-Teether-/290754534159

Thank you! She has two different Sophie giraffe teething toys that she currently uses. I've seen some teething mommy necklaces but I don't think I want to encourage her to start doing that if I'm not wearing one that is not for teething purposes!