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nexiv said:
Hi all. Does this look like an accurate measurement for my bangle size? It seems massive! All advice welcome! :smile1:
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@nexiv--
Girl....please!!!!
That is not MASSIVE!!! lol...my size is 60-62mm...I have some that are 63 and 64 mm and feel way too big, so they just sit there.....
That size--55, 56, 57,58,59 mm seems pretty common from what I see.
The Asian sizes seem to be anything from 50mm to like a 54mm...I ve seen one lady, who is a jade seller, refer to those sizes (the "Asian" sizes I mentioned...) as "Chinese" sizes lol....
Your size isn't massive...I wish I was that size!!! And they seem t make MANY bangles in that size!! Heck...I saw a real beauty on ebay last night in a 59mm...I need to post a pic!! It was lavender and green...it had lots of clouds but the color was so Beautiful!!!!! If I was a 59mm (I can squeeze into a 59 mm but I can't take it off lol, I ve done that before...) I would buy it in a heartbeat...it was on auction on ebay and it was starting at $79.00!!
 
#3,242
Junkenpo said:
Jade thread hopping today! It's hard to keep up with you ladies!

ms_loKAbLue13 said:
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
Love the look of Summertime! Such pretty bright greens... the seller I got DS's jade is "luckyminerals" on eBAy. When I purchased, he did a lot of $3 to $10 bangles as auctions, all opaque with flaws. DS's one is really good for the low price, but the next one I bought broke when I put it on and scratched me... that's why I call it "vampire jade" because it wanted blood. lol

Now his jade mostly seem to be Buy-it-now style and color seems weirdly bright... maybe color polish? Some look natural though, just expensive for the lower quality, maybe try an offer?

No pics from the beach today, but Courage is back in Hawaii and had a salt water bath in the living sea today. Family went and got sunburnt today. :beach:[/QUOTE


@Junkenpo----
Thank on your compliments on Summertime...I love her...she's a beaut :-)
I need to check out this "luckyminerals" seller...I tend to gravitate towards ebay but I think I might start looking more at Etsy from what I see you all posting from etsy!!
But I'm going to look at that seller!!
Lol--VAMPIRE JADE!!!! She wanted blood!! Yeah, sometime the carver/makers can leave things a bit sharp sometimes I think....
OH!!-- ..I had one bangle that somehow cut off the circulation to my arm after I fell asleep at a weird angle lol.... it was a D shape and it was super sharp... a lovely bangle--just a bit sharp...I still wear her but just be careful how I fall asleep now lol...
Ooh!! Post some courage pics!!! I gotta get on the list someday..have pretty courage visit me in utah for a bit lol....she ll make utah a lot more "happening" then it is with her presence :D
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#3,244
2boys_jademommy said:
Orders due... Do you have a beading business Ms Blue?

I've been enjoying my Labour Day today mostly cleaning and getting ready for the first day of school.
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@2boys_jademommy---
yes I do.. lol..BUT i get a little sidetracked and start looking at all your jade beauties tho!!! I love them all :-) I have so many orders so...I have a New Orleans Saints Medallion that's due, so many earrings, and some Leggings (for pow wow outfits...regalia beadwork) that are going to take me forever---Leggings go from ankle to just under the knee...
I should get my jade loving self back to work, but I love reading al of your comments and looking at all you jade sisters bangles and pendants :D
 
#3,248
nexiv said:
Yeah, 193mm. That was the exact same page I was looking at :D I guess cos it was the last but one size on there I was worried I had monstrous hands lol.
Where I'd need to wear it on my left arm (past my watch) the measurement is more like 230mm though. I normally wear dainty chain bracelets 24/7 on my right arm so I need to test as to how I like them to fit and which side I'd prioritize wearing them.

Thinking of dipping my toe into the jade pool with this very affordable Etsy bangle. Any thoughts? Should I ask for more pictures? It's a 62 so I can test it out with my watch.
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Claire is correct to point out the hand flexibility factor. This method seems better to account for that, but for me their chart runs small for my comfort level. (I saw this same method on another website which I can't remember now, and their chart was closer to what I prefer.) I measure around 19mm, which this chart says I'd wear 52-54mm. A 53mm D-shape is a bit painful with soap & water and I don't dare try a 52mm. 56mm is a snug no soap & water for me and 57mm is a comfortable quick change. Being at the upper edge of their 16-19mm range, I prefer sizes in their 20-22mm range for 55-57mm bangles. However for princess bangles, I can go 1mm smaller.


http://www.jadefinejewelry.com/blog/how-to-measure-bangle-size.html


The princess bangle you posted is pretty! Is it advertised as A grade?
 
#3,249
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
I JUST LOVE This one...BUT DO U THINK IT HAS COLOR POLISH ON it??
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I think that's purple color polish collected in the stone line at the bottom of the pic - at about 7 o'clock if looking at the bangle straight on. Color polish seems to be more prevalent now with lower priced jadeite bangles. :-( One seller honestly answered me 'yes' when I asked about color polish on some of his bangles listing at less than $100. He said for no color polish look at his $150+ listings.
 
#3,251
ms_loKAbLue13 said:
OMGEE Nexiv!!! 60-62mm is my size!!! What seller did u see this one on Etsy??? I am super jealous!!!! What a beautiful jade!!!!
And be careful with your watch when u bangle up....my husband got my a very nice watch as an anniversary present earlier this year...it was a citizen....anyway---it ended up dinging the side of the watch up!!!! So I pit my watch away and started wearing my 14k ID bracelet with my super slim princess and it (The Jade) kind of scratched/dinged up my gold bracelet...
Sigh***
But I love my jade soo much that I decided to put the watch and bracelet up for a bit and left my jades on (of course with rotation of bangles :P )
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Thank you for the tips on sizing. I currently wear a solid bangle past my watch, and the inner diameter is 65mm.

The bangle is here it is not listed as grade A and the seller is not on the verified sellers list. However at such a low price I figured maybe worth a gamble just to at least get my hands on a piece to really feel it and see it. I can feel my tastes changing the more I learn about jade which I assume is only natural. Suddenly some of the bangles I may have previously perceived as "boring" seem much more attractive as they are edging closer and closer to the super desired transparent greens. However I REALLY like the opaques, especially in white. White with a dash of colour really catches my eye :smile1:

But please, go ahead because I'm no position to pull the trigger for a couple more weeks due to blowing my cash on some flights to Scotland to see friends lol :D
 
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#3,252
nexiv said:
Yeah, 193mm. That was the exact same page I was looking at :D I guess cos it was the last but one size on there I was worried I had monstrous hands lol.
Where I'd need to wear it on my left arm (past my watch) the measurement is more like 230mm though. I normally wear dainty chain bracelets 24/7 on my right arm so I need to test as to how I like them to fit and which side I'd prioritize wearing them.

Thinking of dipping my toe into the jade pool with this very affordable Etsy bangle. Any thoughts? Should I ask for more pictures? It's a 62 so I can test it out with my watch.
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It is a lovely bangle Nexviv but I would be concerned about the size. There is a bit dif between 57 and 62mm. Instead of wearig it over your watch would you consider wearing it under your bangle would stay wound your wrist bone and yor watch can be worn higher. Snug bangles are more comfortable. Just my two cents :)
 
#3,253
Molly0 said:
I love the thin princess bangles! Would LOVE to see a spaghetti sized one! Princesses are my favorite, (at least lately they are anyway)
Hmmm. . . I thought maybe my collection was done but a very thin one would be a nice addition. Yay! :graucho: Something to look for. . .

Lol about green spots changing and getting greener etc, I find I spend ALOT of time gazing at whichever bangle is on my wrist at the time. Lately it's the nephrite princess one, and I swear those green parts are getting greener and more "jelly-like". . .
(Could it have something to do with being being

immersed in water daily with bathing?)
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I shower with bangle in too Molly but sadly no change for me except maybe more translucence. I am so fascinated by jades property to change.
Lol you would like to add a skinny princess to your collection and I would like to add a chubby princess or fat D 😉
 
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Also wanted to add that Claire is right about flexibility being different for everyone. Another factor is pain threshold. Personally I find princess bangles more painful. I think I am the same size for both styles but I find the d shape easier to get on and off because it hurts less. This is opposite to what others have posted so it's something you have to try.
 
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