The JADE thread!

[Kitty S.]

Hi Kitty S, for me it is a question of what makes you feel good and personal style, rather than a rule. I think 2 matching bangles on each wrist can look very elegant and dramatic, though you might not want to wear that look every day or with every outfit - or you may! - wear whatever you wear with confidence and enjoyment and it will look great, I think, and if anyone else thinks different, who cares?!?[emoji6]

Thanks for your reply! I agree with you but part of me wants to listen to the "superstition" that handcuff look is bad feng shui... I know it's silly but then again I like to believe jade bangles can protect me [emoji39]

Hi Kitty S!





There is no consensus. I have read that if wearing 1 bangle, it should start on the left. If 2, then one on each wrist. If 3, then it is 2 on the left, 1 on the right.... and so on.



I often wear one bangle on each wrist because I wear my Smoke permanently on the right and I like the "balance". Sometimes I'll stack 2 or more on the left, even though it is "unbalanced". If I could afford a second bangle like Smoke, I would totally wear a matching one on the left.





Smoke

Stacks (repost)

Your Smoke is a beauty!
Thanks for sharing your modeling pics. I suppose instead of handcuffs, I can think of them as "balance". I like that[emoji4]
It's brave of you to stack them on one arm. I'd be worried that they would break each other up when sliding along my arm.

 

[nexiv]

Hi Kitty S!


There is no consensus. I have read that if wearing 1 bangle, it should start on the left. If 2, then one on each wrist. If 3, then it is 2 on the left, 1 on the right.... and so on.

I often wear one bangle on each wrist because I wear my Smoke permanently on the right and I like the "balance". Sometimes I'll stack 2 or more on the left, even though it is "unbalanced". If I could afford a second bangle like Smoke, I would totally wear a matching one on the left.


Smoke

Stacks (repost)

Omg this looks amazing!!! They are so wonderful against your skin tone!

 

[clairejune]

KittyS, I agree with JKP. There is no consensus. I tend to wear the way that she does...one permanently on the left, 2 on the right, sometimes more added to either or both.

For me, wearing on each wrist makes me feel strong, protected and centered. Instead of handcuffs, I thing of the cuffs of a warrior!! Just kidding...but that's the feeling of strength and protection. I think JKP pictute of the 2 on each wrist expresses the confidence and centeredness perfectly.

In asdition, looks wise, it's dramatic and mature. There may be times when you want that look. In regards to the energies..I find that jades have their own energies too, and this can be paired as an equilibrium of energies, so that they work together. It's kind of like each bangle has its own feeling tone. Adding more is like adding bass to a guitar, then drums, and so on.

Congrats on your new addition!
JKP, beautiful pictures and I love Smoke!

 

[Jade4Me]

today

What an interesting bracelet you have stacked with your carved jadeite bangle! Love the nuggety shape of those beads!

Dear PFers:
Is there a consensus on whether one should or should not wear matching jade bangles on both wrists? I have recently inherited a second jade bangle from my mom and match the first one I have. They r similar in size and shape to Beadweaver's Siberian bangle except not Siberian (they are green). I find they look ok on two wrists because they r not large. But I also read that they look like handcuffs if worn on both.
I would appreciate your opinions on this topic. Thanks in advance![emoji4]

Oh please post mod shots of your matching bangles! I personally haven't been able to stack nor wear one on each wrist because I dislike the sound of jade hitting jade. I have yet to find the perfect completely isolating spacer for me so I can stack. As soon as I hear the sound of jade hitting jade, off comes the 2nd bangle and spacer. But I love seeing the stacks others wear! Like the others said, it's personal style and expression, and whatever moves you.

Hi Kitty S!
There is no consensus. I have read that if wearing 1 bangle, it should start on the left. If 2, then one on each wrist. If 3, then it is 2 on the left, 1 on the right.... and so on.

I often wear one bangle on each wrist because I wear my Smoke permanently on the right and I like the "balance". Sometimes I'll stack 2 or more on the left, even though it is "unbalanced". If I could afford a second bangle like Smoke, I would totally wear a matching one on the left.


Smoke

Stacks (repost)

Love your mod shots especially the last one with 2 bangles on each arm!

Here are reposts of old pics. This weekend I was wearing Sabrina, wide BC nephrite - love staring at her bluish green! If it was counted how many times a day a person stared at their bracelets or bangles on their wrists, would us jade bangle wearers win for the highest number??? I love my other bracelets and non-jade bangles, but I don't think I look at them nearly as much as my jade bangles!

The other pic is of Lacey to show what color polish can look like. She's mostly greyish white except for a few small spots of enhanced or false green. That is according to my UV light only a few faint spots glow. IMO she didn't need any color polish and would've been just fine being greyish white with slight darker grey spots. In fact I would wear her more if she was completely natural. I didn't know she had color polish when I bought her, but she was very affordable so I'm not unhappy with her and I do like her plump D-shape.

 

[Kitty S.]

KittyS, I agree with JKP. There is no consensus. I tend to wear the way that she does...one permanently on the left, 2 on the right, sometimes more added to either or both.

For me, wearing on each wrist makes me feel strong, protected and centered. Instead of handcuffs, I thing of the cuffs of a warrior!! Just kidding...but that's the feeling of strength and protection. I think JKP pictute of the 2 on each wrist expresses the confidence and centeredness perfectly.

In asdition, looks wise, it's dramatic and mature. There may be times when you want that look. In regards to the energies..I find that jades have their own energies too, and this can be paired as an equilibrium of energies, so that they work together. It's kind of like each bangle has its own feeling tone. Adding more is like adding bass to a guitar, then drums, and so on.

Congrats on your new addition!
JKP, beautiful pictures and I love Smoke!

I like the new sentiment that you shared, strong, protected and centered, for wearing two. I can now add them to balanced
I also believe in jade energies, or spirits. That's why I want to get it right. Wearing two bangles is either a mature look or requires maturity to do so. When I first wore my jade bangle in my 20s, I put it on my right wrist and had a few close calls of wrecking it till I moved it to my left wrist (I am right-handed). I put it away during those crazy child-rearing/building career years till two years ago. I would have never considered wearing one on my right hand till now I am more mature and have stopped behaving like a headless chicken all the time
Off the topic a bit: I also think feng shui evolves from logical reasoning. Hearing that it's recommended to wear a jade bangle on the left hand first further affirmed my belief. Most of Asians are right-handed, so the recommendation probably grew out of practicality to reduced the risk of breakage

Oh please post mod shots of your matching bangles! I personally haven't been able to stack nor wear one on each wrist because I dislike the sound of jade hitting jade. I have yet to find the perfect completely isolating spacer for me so I can stack. As soon as I hear the sound of jade hitting jade, off comes the 2nd bangle and spacer. But I love seeing the stacks others wear! Like the others said, it's personal style and expression, and whatever moves you.

Here are reposts of old pics. This weekend I was wearing Sabrina, wide BC nephrite - love staring at her bluish green! If it was counted how many times a day a person stared at their bracelets or bangles on their wrists, would us jade bangle wearers win for the highest number??? I love my other bracelets and non-jade bangles, but I don't think I look at them nearly as much as my jade bangles!

The other pic is of Lacey to show what color polish can look like. She's mostly greyish white except for a few small spots of enhanced or false green. That is according to my UV light only a few faint spots glow. IMO she didn't need any color polish and would've been just fine being greyish white with slight darker grey spots. In fact I would wear her more if she was completely natural. I didn't know she had color polish when I bought her, but she was very affordable so I'm not unhappy with her and I do like her plump D-shape.

Beautiful pieces you have!
I also am wearied of stacking them. Despite I have grown more mature over the decades, I am still not poised enough to wear them stacked without them hitting each other...

 

[fanofjadeite]

Wow fanofjade, that bangle is breathtaking. If I saw someone walk by with that on, it would be hard not to stop them and ask to look😀

Jademommy, the seller is an etsy store : 9s.jw. They are from Russia . I've sighed over white Siberian jade bangles on Allan 's Facebook , so when I saw this I jumped all over it. They are very nice to work with. I asked them to make me a matching pendant and they did it really really fast.

thanks, beadweaver. your new nephrite set is lovely. please post mod shots when u get them.

 

[fanofjadeite]

Fan, beautiful and dramatic!!

thanks, claire

 

[fanofjadeite]

What an interesting bracelet you have stacked with your carved jadeite bangle! Love the nuggety shape of those beads!

thanks, jade4me thats a amber bracelet fr a dear friend. its very yummy looking and i love it very much. i love your lacey too. she doesnt look like she has color polish. i think she looks very natural and has peaceful energies.

 

[fanofjadeite]

Off the topic a bit: I also think feng shui evolves from logical reasoning. Hearing that it's recommended to wear a jade bangle on the left hand first further affirmed my belief. Most of Asians are right-handed, so the recommendation probably grew out of practicality to reduced the risk of breakage

kitty, the recommendation to wear jade bangle on left hand is due to the fact that its closer to the heart.

 

[Kitty S.]

Off the topic a bit: I also think feng shui evolves from logical reasoning. Hearing that it's recommended to wear a jade bangle on the left hand first further affirmed my belief. Most of Asians are right-handed, so the recommendation probably grew out of practicality to reduced the risk of breakage

kitty, the recommendation to wear jade bangle on left hand is due to the fact that its closer to the heart.

I have read that too. But like some other feng shui ideas, there is the face meaning and there is a practical logics to it IMO. For example, not placing a mirror in front of a bed, or not having a tree blocking the front door. A feng shui master may explain it's the flow of chi. But if you think about it, you may be scared by your reflection in the mirror if you suddenly wake up at night (therefore not good to have a mirror in front of bed). A tree in a busy thoroughfare may increase the family's risk of being hurt by a fallen tree. Anyway, it's just a way my logical brain likes to interpret feng shui. No need to take me seriously :greengrin:

 

[cdtracing]

Ladies, I have been away for a while. I've been kept very busy with helping my youngest son buy a house & get moved in. Also, painting/renovating his old bedroom & getting new furniture in it for company that came for Labor Day week.

I've looked at all your jade pics & must say you all have some really lovely Jade pieces! I haven't bought anything new lately but I'm still shopping for something that strikes my fancy. LOL

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Dear PFers:
Is there a consensus on whether one should or should not wear matching jade bangles on both wrists? I have recently inherited a second jade bangle from my mom and match the first one I have. They r similar in size and shape to Beadweaver's Siberian bangle except not Siberian (they are green). I find they look ok on two wrists because they r not large. But I also read that they look like handcuffs if worn on both.
I would appreciate your opinions on this topic. Thanks in advance![emoji4]

Hey Kitty I agree with Crosso - wear what makes you happy I have a bangle I wear everyday on the left and so in order to wear my other jade bangles or even gold / diamond : sterling bangles for that matter I have to wear it in my right. I don't like to stack jade. Mine don't even match. Recently I've been wearing my d shape lavender bangle with my green and white princess bangle 😊 It may not look good to some but I enjoy looking at them theoughout
the day 😉

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Junkenpo that's some serious stackin going on - gorgeous especially Smoke. Wow!

 

[Molly0]

Beautiful all! Jade4, it looks like you have a sister bangle to my BC Nephrite.
Today I'm wearing my "Jade Karma" love.

 

[Kitty S.]

Hey Kitty I agree with Crosso - wear what makes you happy I have a bangle I wear everyday on the left and so in order to wear my other jade bangles or even gold / diamond : sterling bangles for that matter I have to wear it in my right. I don't like to stack jade. Mine don't even match. Recently I've been wearing my d shape lavender bangle with my green and white princess bangle 😊 It may not look good to some but I enjoy looking at them theoughout
the day 😉

Thank you for the words of wisdom and sharing your experience. Yes, I am definitely wearing my two bangles on two wrists right now because that makes me happy For the past two years I have kept one on my left wrist, and wore my watch paired with a simple jewelry on my right. Now just my new jade bangle and Apple watch on my right. Not too happy with the clicking sound of my bangle against my watch, but can't do much about that...