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#3,136
Junkenpo said:
The talk about price points made me haul this out for more pics....

My least expensive jade bangle -- I bought it for my DS last year.

$3 bangle plus $8 shipping = $11 total

Same seller as my vampire jade broken jade

OMGEE!!! U need to tell me what seller u got this from!!! It is soo pretty!!! And so inexpensive!!! Plus my husband is getting sick of my obsession costs--he might buy be one if it's nice and inexpensive...at least one for my birthday :-)
My least expensive jade was around $15 bucks :-) it was an opaque but it Was SO PRETTY...., I love em all :D
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#3,137
2boys_jademommy said:
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:)
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@2boys_jademommy:
Yes....at first night just wanted an apple green and a lavender....now I love all colors, all cuts-both princess, d-shaped, and concubine--ahh, I love them all!!!! And when I think I am done and I have found my perfect bangle, along comes another beauty I must have to add to my my little jade family :-)
Thanks girl...I love this one because of all its flaws...she was called garbage jade...I almost cried when I heard that term put in front of the word "jade"
 
#3,138
crosso said:
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.
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Hey thanks Crosso!!!! It's so good to be back with u all jade sisters :-)
Our jades definitely make life a lot better and a lot more beautiful
 
#3,139
crosso said:
Got my pale sage green Hetian nephrite bangle today! I like it - very silky feeling, nice polish and a pretty soft even green that will look nice with muted fall colors, I think. It looks slightly different in different lighting:
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OH my goodness Crosso!!! I am lovin your nephrite!!!! I only have one neph and I love to compare mine to others... I want some additional nephs--whom did u buy from??? I would like some good nephrite dealers who are reputable....I ve looked at the reputable sellers list but last time I only saw Allen from J.D's
She's a beaut...what's her name??
 
#3,140
piosavsfan said:
That's a lovely green, congrats! Who did you get it from?

I ordered a bangle from Gojade that's lavender and green. Can't wait to get it! I made a low offer on an expensive bangle and they surprisingly accepted. Hopefully this lavender and green is much better than the one from Churk.
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@piosavsfan---
Lol, I did the same thing 2X with Gojade....I felt guilty but hey, it worked lol!!! I got 2 different princesses that look kind of similar, kind of like sisters....but one is very thin (it's my current favorite) and the other is very thick (my 2nd other fav) anyway...one was like 400 and the other was 250...I offered $200 for the one for 400, and I offered $100 for the thin one and they accepted :p
I love them so, so much...I can't wait to buy more jade from gojade...love those folks!!!!
 
#3,141
teagansmum said:
I truly understand what you mean about feeling. The bangle I would love to wear the most because of the glossy and shiny look with green and black always brings bad luck when I wear her. I bought her 7 years ago now and have only worn her a few times in the past few years in fear a family member will get ill. Strangely I wore her today after soaking her in salt water for a few hours this morning. :shocked: I'm actually more about the feel of a bangle than the actual look, even though I prefer a glossy shine to bangles I own.
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@teagansmum
I did what u said u did to your bangle...I left it in a bowl of salt all night long...and I think it neutralized the bad luck I had whenever I wore it....
I went to the store to get a few groceries and I accidentally walked out with some toilet paper without paying LOL....I mean, I think before that salt thing maybe things might have been different LOL!!!!...plus my husband and I didn't argue like the other times when I wore this bangle.. I really want to break this run of bad luck with this bangle because I feel so bad not being able to wear it as much as I want to...It's a snug heavy, thick, everyday bangle that I have been wanting to wear for a very long time....I'm so glad Im getting the chance :-)
 
#3,142
clairejune said:
jademommy, what a gorgeous bangle! Thanks for the compliments!

Regarding the changing of jadeite with wear, I personally do believe that it happens. Mainly because I've seen very slow and subtle changes in mine, but also because jadeite was formed with low heat, high pressure, and the colors seep in. This is not unlike being on the warm skin, with a steady supply of oils and water with minerals coming in through the pores. But, this process would take years to become visually pronounced. We get to be the observers, and compare pictures in 10 years to see if there are differences!
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I know what you mean...I didn't really believe at all in this...but with one of my bangles--btw, it's a light apple green color with clouds--, I noticed that after 3 months of wear it got a bit lighter in color and the translucency improved a bit..idk how or why but it did. I put it away around the start of summer...anyhow, This past weekend, i wore it because it's my birthday weekend and it is one of my favorite bangles....I noticed the color kind of darkened....I wore it again for the weekend and it it is light again (???) This time it only took a couple days to "re-lighten" up again??
Either way, I love that bangle..she is one of my most favorite bangles :-)
 
#3,143
2boys_jademommy said:
Hey Junkenpo here is the bangle I was talking about that has a bright dot similar to your Super Green. I bought it for myself a couple of years ago. I like it but it is a wee bitt too skinny. I love the freshness of the mint green though and looks great in the summer. I don't wear it much because it hurts to put it on my right wrist and I can't seem to part with my everyday bangle in my left. My left hand is more flexible and so I can wear a slightly smaller bangle on the left.

OH WOW @2boys_jademommy!!!! One of my favorite bangles looks just like this one....they could be sisters!!! I need to post a pic!!!! When I saw this, my jaw dropped!!!..your bangle looks just like my "Summertime"
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#3,144
2boys_jademommy said:
Hey Junkenpo here is the bangle I was talking about that has a bright dot similar to your Super Green. I bought it for myself a couple of years ago. I like it but it is a wee bitt too skinny. I love the freshness of the mint green though and looks great in the summer. I don't wear it much because it hurts to put it on my right wrist and I can't seem to part with my everyday bangle in my left. My left hand is more flexible and so I can wear a slightly smaller bangle on the left.

Here's my "Summertime"
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#3,145
Missloka, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!💥💥💥✨🌟💫🎀👑👏!!

Your Summertime has such a beautiful, warm, rich green! I love it. I also was very impressed with the one with the green 'flaw'. What a dramatic piece. I never think of jade flaws in a negative way because knowing what a rough 'birth' they must have had makes them seem warrior like.....almost stronger. For me, those scars are like a metaphor for my own struggles, and the need for bravery. Yours looks amazing!
Do keep us posted if you get a birthday bangle! Like you, I know that looking at my bangles during the day makes me happy too, and if I'm really stressed or sad, it soothes me just to focus on thier beauty.
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Molly, yes, I see what you are describing about the creaminess! My Yukon snow BC nephrite is very evenly smooth and clear, with flecks suspended in it...it seems more crystal than creamy. What an interesting and subtle difference between nephrites. Some are very shiny, smooth and even crystal, while some are more creamy, like a blurry sand storm of softness.

I remember your other nephrite bangles now and agree, there's a special quality to yours from China! It reminds me of a whipped look, like a puréed creme soup!
 
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ms_loKAbLue13 said:
2boys_jademommy said:
Hey Junkenpo here is the bangle I was talking about that has a bright dot similar to your Super Green. I bought it for myself a couple of years ago. I like it but it is a wee bitt too skinny. I love the freshness of the mint green though and looks great in the summer. I don't wear it much because it hurts to put it on my right wrist and I can't seem to part with my everyday bangle in my left. My left hand is more flexible and so I can wear a slightly smaller bangle on the left.

Here's my "Summertime"
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Wow there is a resemblance for sure:) Your summertime is more intense in colour and has more of tr bright green in it. Do you wear it much? When I bought mine the woman who is a certified gemologist said that the dots of green may spread a little and become bigger spots. Also the minty overall green may intensify a bit. I have not noticed this at all but I don't mind becaue I like it the way it is. I like mine a lot but wish it were thicker. It's a very skinny princess. I think that's also why she was not too expensive. It's around 50mm and very skinny so not much jade lol!
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#3,148
Is it your birthday Ms Blue?!?!? Happy Birthday!
I hope you do receive a special bangle from your hubby. If not have an amazing day anyway and be sure to wear your favourite jade pieces to celebrate with you 🎂
 
#3,149
clairejune said:
Molly, yes, I see what you are describing about the creaminess! My Yukon snow BC nephrite is very evenly smooth and clear, with flecks suspended in it...it seems more crystal than creamy. What an interesting and subtle difference between nephrites. Some are very shiny, smooth and even crystal, while some are more creamy, like a blurry sand storm of softness.

I remember your other nephrite bangles now and agree, there's a special quality to yours from China! It reminds me of a whipped look, like a puréed creme soup!
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Fascinating! I know regarding colour there are more colours with jadeite but it sounds like nephrite has a subtle differences with texture and shine / vitreousity. I would like a creamy white or creamy black nephrite bangle someday and for some reason I w
 
#3,150
clairejune said:
Molly, yes, I see what you are describing about the creaminess! My Yukon snow BC nephrite is very evenly smooth and clear, with flecks suspended in it...it seems more crystal than creamy. What an interesting and subtle difference between nephrites. Some are very shiny, smooth and even crystal, while some are more creamy, like a blurry sand storm of softness.

I remember your other nephrite bangles now and agree, there's a special quality to yours from China! It reminds me of a whipped look, like a puréed creme soup!
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Fascinating! I know regarding colour there are more colours with jadeite but it sounds like nephrite has a subtle differences with texture and shine / vitreousity. I would like a creamy white or creamy black nephrite bangle someday and for some reason I would probably prefer it in a a thick d shape rather than princess
 
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