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2boys_jademommy said:
Jojo has some beautiful jade bangles on their site.
I really like your bangle. It's more blue in indoor lighting. Both looks great but I like the indoor look even more. It's worth the 5k:) actually that was a big leap of faith to order online
too but you did good!
Yeah probably the younger ladies I see wearing jade are newer to Canada too but they modern so I'm hoping it sparks a trend.
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Oh the Singapore bangle is $4000 usd I'm pretty sure.

Thanks! Somehow I feel like I overpaid but I don't have a lot of perspective. It was a lot of back and forth for months on different pieces with some being bought locally before I even got to decide. And then strangely they became convinced that I wouldn't tolerate stone flowers as they called it and wouldn't sell me a couple
I liked bc they were afraid I would return it. In the end, I became fatigued in dealing with them. Most of their stock is not listed on the website so they can pick stuff for you and send you photos if they know what you're looking for.
 
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*NYC Princess* said:
Oh the Singapore bangle is $4000 usd I'm pretty sure.

Thanks! Somehow I feel like I overpaid but I don't have a lot of perspective. It was a lot of back and forth for months on different pieces with some being bought locally before I even got to decide. And then strangely they became convinced that I wouldn't tolerate stone flowers as they called it and wouldn't sell me a couple
I liked bc they were afraid I would return it. In the end, I became fatigued in dealing with them. Most of their stock is not listed on the website so they can pick stuff for you and send you photos if they know what you're looking for.
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still a good price for such a beautiful bangle although I would never pay that kid of money wihout seeing it in person.
Yes I've heard jojo has more stock than they advertise. Good to know they will even send pics
of recommendations.
Just to let you know as gorgeous as that bangle in Singapore is I think your blue lavender has better texture and translucence:)
 
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Junkenpo said:
That grain is really nice on the singapore bangle. I love how soft it makes it look.



$7K is a lot to spend.. def more than I have now! At that price, It's really better pass unless one was absolutely in love. I would have loved to see it in real life. Maybe next year's Oahu trip, assuming DS doesn't get sick and we get stuck in the hotel again the whole time, I can try again... heheh...



Maybe asking Allan at jadedivers or seeing if he has a recommendation for someone closer to NY could work? It is a shame to have such a pretty bangle and not be able to wear it! It's like Iroh with me, I think I could get it once, but would not be able to take off... I am having too much fun swapping bangles out right now. But it is my intention to wear Iroh as a forever bangle after I retire (far into the future!), and then start gifting out or selling my bangle collection.



Sometimes I wear a buffer, sometimes I don't. Depends on how noisy I want to be. Right now I'm wearing a stretchy key thing.



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Oh that black carved one is very interesting! The only carved one I have is the white faceted one from Silver mom's jeweler's daughter. Here it is with a grey green one from Jojo.

I think I may have asked Allan in the past, I don't recall. Allan is pretty busy with some personal stuff from what I recall. I've been trying to work with him for a year or so to get a green BC bangle but unsuccessfully so due to issues with the carving. Hasn't been responsive in the last two months.ImageUploadedByPurseForum1442793467.247865.jpg
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
still a good price for such a beautiful bangle although I would never pay that kid of money wihout seeing it in person.

Yes I've heard jojo has more stock than they advertise. Good to know they will even send pics

of recommendations.

Just to let you know as gorgeous as that bangle in Singapore is I think your blue lavender has better texture and translucence:)
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Thanks jademommy. I call my blue lavender the Fat Ice Princess ha!

I actually forgot that I bought 2 lavenders fr Jojo, this one more pink purple but I'm not too fond of the texture and don't wear it much. It's a little lighter in person. Since it's hard to photograph in person, I was afraid the Singapore one would have been like this in texture. ImageUploadedByPurseForum1442793667.765015.jpg
 
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*NYC Princess* said:
Thanks jademommy. I call my blue lavender the Fat Ice Princess ha!

I actually forgot that I bought 2 lavenders fr Jojo, this one more pink purple but I'm not too fond of the texture and don't wear it much. It's a little lighter in person. Since it's hard to photograph in person, I was afraid the Singapore one would have been like this in texture. View attachment 3134510
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This one is vey nice too but I do like your fat ice princess more. Also like your blue green bangle. You have a great collection!
 
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*NYC Princess* said:
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Thanks! I should wear the others more. Mostly wear the fat blue ice princess and sometimes the faceted white which I call Snowflake. Here is an old pic. The second from top is a grade B before I knew what that was.
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Wow!
I'm sure most of us have a b grade jade piece. My mother in law gave me a bangle that I think is b grade. Oh well it's the thought that counts.
It's hard to rotate bangles when you have a favourite.
It looks like you have a strong preference for blues and lavenders.
 
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*NYC Princess* said:
Oh that black carved one is very interesting! The only carved one I have is the white faceted one from Silver mom's jeweler's daughter. Here it is with a grey green one from Jojo.
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Jade is so hard to price! It really comes down to what the seller wants for it against how potential owner values the qualities+eyes+feelings.

Your faceted bangle is so unique looking. I like how gradianted the colors of all your bangles are. Your lavenders are nice, but I do like your Fat Ice princess a lot. Buying unseen from Jojo was nerve-wracking, for sure, but I think with her color, grain, and translucency, I don't think you overpaid.

Black carved was jade karma at work. It's hard to find small bangles, let alone carved ones in darker colors. Seller had priced it decently for a carved bangle with usually undesirable colors... the quality of the carving is a little amateur, but it is interesting to look at and once the energy "cleared" I really enjoy wearing it. I don't think I would have considered it at a higher price.
 
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Junkenpo said:
Jade is so hard to price! It really comes down to what the seller wants for it against how potential owner values the qualities+eyes+feelings.

Your faceted bangle is so unique looking. I like how gradianted the colors of all your bangles are. Your lavenders are nice, but I do like your Fat Ice princess a lot. Buying unseen from Jojo was nerve-wracking, for sure, but I think with her color, grain, and translucency, I don't think you overpaid.

Black carved was jade karma at work. It's hard to find small bangles, let alone carved ones in darker colors. Seller had priced it decently for a carved bangle with usually undesirable colors... the quality of the carving is a little amateur, but it is interesting to look at and once the energy "cleared" I really enjoy wearing it. I don't think I would have considered it at a higher price.
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That makes me feel better that you guys think that Fat Ice Princess was aptly priced. Seems like your Smoke is similar in texture and if I call, it was $1k something? Of course, different colors etc. Youre right, it's hard to price jade.

I'm glad you got your black carved Jade. You've gotten a few carved pieces since Iroh!
 
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*NYC Princess* said:
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Thanks! I should wear the others more. Mostly wear the fat blue ice princess and sometimes the faceted white which I call Snowflake. Here is an old pic. The second from top is a grade B before I knew what that was.
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I love your collection me and u both have faceted bangle mine is black diamond love yours thank u for sharing ImageUploadedByPurseForum1442814115.835966.jpg here's mine [emoji178][emoji178] you don't see to many faceted bangle jade we are lucky to have one each I find mine to be too fancy for everyday how about u ?
 
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