Oh my what a beauty. Still worth it, since it is worn by your daughter. You can enjoy the jade's beauty through her
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Oh my what a beauty. Still worth it, since it is worn by your daughter. You can enjoy the jade's beauty through her
Hope your health continues to improve!
Both bangles are quite lovely! I'm glad your daughter is enjoying the second bangle. My DS will put on my bangles (or his) for fun, but never keeps them on for long. In my secret hearts, I hope he marries a nice woman and has girl babies I can pass my jade & jewelry on to, so hopefully will keep on being worn!
And, a cute brooch I thought you all would appreciate. I'm worried about the gap between the stone, but I love the green!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/242080...ga_search_query=carved jade&ref=sr_gallery_35
https://www.etsy.com/listing/242080...ga_search_query=carved jade&ref=sr_gallery_35
Thanks Junkenpo. I like a snug fit but minimal pain so if I wear a 50-51 round I should look for a 52-53 oval probably. I did see some gorgeous ovals but I do prefer round bangles. I like thy the round bangles spin around more and you you always get a differnt view
What a gorgeous creamy shade of minty green! I like it a lot. I also like the other bracelet. That is a jade bead in the middle right?
Sorry your other bangle didn't fit but at least it fits our daughter and it looks very sweet on her. 😊
Also wanted to add that I hope your condition improves
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Good morning ladies! It's my eldest daughter's birthday party today! So much to do, and Im preparing for teenagers to come over. It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years!
Ixorajade, I can imagine that you are disappointed in not being able to wear such a lovely bangle, but it's wonderful that your eldest loves it! This way, at least you will always get the pleasure of looking at it. It was very generous of you to give it to her.
What a beautiful green one! so, so elegant and soothing to look at. Sorry to read about the condition, and having to take steroids. Wishing you a smooth transition to feeling good and wearing your bangles again!
JKP, those earrings are truly interesting and stunning. I just love the double prongs and the size! I bet one can see them even with your hair down.
Annetok, it can be so hard to get the information about a subject. I find myself having to read from many sources over the years. But, here is a little bit more information about what I said, in order to answer your question, along with a book recommendation:
Regarding the question about ion movement into jade being irreversible:
First, you must understand the diffusion process. You can find this described in any 1st year level text on mineral science. However, the way ions reside in a matrix such as jade amounts to a binding of the ion, hence my use of the word agglomeration. Basically, Lavoisiers principle favors the retention of the ions within the crystal matrix. If you were to heat the jade matrix to just below melting, you *might* be able to observe ions leaving the jade and flowing into some surrounding liquid (not water at this temperature.) Into water, however, this wont happen. The process would be identical to removing color from a sapphire by running it under water. It wont happen because the ions are bound to the crystal lattice.
Abrasion, on the other hand, can easily remove outer layers very rapidly (we cut and polish jade every day.) So, between the two competing processes, ion movement into the jade, creating a colored skin, and removal of this skin by rock tumbling abrasion, the abrasion will always win out in terms of speed.
Another thing to consider is how the B-jadeite is made. VERY strong acid solutions are used at boiling temperatures to actually remove the jade itself along the micro channels where the ion coloration preferentially appears. In other words, the color ONLY departs when the jade itself departs.
As a starting point, you might consider the CRC press book Optical Mineralogy.
Ixorajade, I can imagine that you are disappointed in not being able to wear such a lovely bangle, but it's wonderful that your eldest loves it! This way, at least you will always get the pleasure of looking at it. It was very generous of you to give it to her.
What a beautiful green one! so, so elegant and soothing to look at. Sorry to read about the condition, and having to take steroids. Wishing you a smooth transition to feeling good and wearing your bangles again!
JKP, those earrings are truly interesting and stunning. I just love the double prongs and the size! I bet one can see them even with your hair down.
Annetok, it can be so hard to get the information about a subject. I find myself having to read from many sources over the years. But, here is a little bit more information about what I said, in order to answer your question, along with a book recommendation:
Regarding the question about ion movement into jade being irreversible:
First, you must understand the diffusion process. You can find this described in any 1st year level text on mineral science. However, the way ions reside in a matrix such as jade amounts to a binding of the ion, hence my use of the word agglomeration. Basically, Lavoisiers principle favors the retention of the ions within the crystal matrix. If you were to heat the jade matrix to just below melting, you *might* be able to observe ions leaving the jade and flowing into some surrounding liquid (not water at this temperature.) Into water, however, this wont happen. The process would be identical to removing color from a sapphire by running it under water. It wont happen because the ions are bound to the crystal lattice.
Abrasion, on the other hand, can easily remove outer layers very rapidly (we cut and polish jade every day.) So, between the two competing processes, ion movement into the jade, creating a colored skin, and removal of this skin by rock tumbling abrasion, the abrasion will always win out in terms of speed.
Another thing to consider is how the B-jadeite is made. VERY strong acid solutions are used at boiling temperatures to actually remove the jade itself along the micro channels where the ion coloration preferentially appears. In other words, the color ONLY departs when the jade itself departs.
As a starting point, you might consider the CRC press book Optical Mineralogy.
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Happy Birthday to your daughter Claire! 🎂
Did you end up getting her pink bangle hinged?
Did you end up getting her pink bangle hinged?
JKP, that brooch is adorable!
Jademommy, unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to understanding the sizing of oval bangles.
Jademommy, unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to understanding the sizing of oval bangles.
Awe thanks Jademommy! She didn't get the bangle yet...but in a week or two.
Here are the jade balls with the purple pendant that they sent. I placed the turkish lavender jadeite cabochon next to it. Regarding the ball pendants, I paid 18$ for each, which is not a lot. I was intrigued because i thought that maybe it's a lot more money in Siberia than it is here, and these sellers are at the source, and perhaps can offer better deals on stuff....but you see that there is a big stone line in the greener one, and in general, they have more marks. The polish is good, but because of these marks and the stone line, the quality would not be considered first class. Personally, I don't mind the marks though, and if you don't either, then this seller can be considered.
One shot with the Siberian slice earrings from Allan. From a distance, the earrings, bangle and pendant all look like they are the same kind of jade.
Also, the Turkish jade stone is very interesting. It feels smooth and dense like jadeite.
Here are the jade balls with the purple pendant that they sent. I placed the turkish lavender jadeite cabochon next to it. Regarding the ball pendants, I paid 18$ for each, which is not a lot. I was intrigued because i thought that maybe it's a lot more money in Siberia than it is here, and these sellers are at the source, and perhaps can offer better deals on stuff....but you see that there is a big stone line in the greener one, and in general, they have more marks. The polish is good, but because of these marks and the stone line, the quality would not be considered first class. Personally, I don't mind the marks though, and if you don't either, then this seller can be considered.
One shot with the Siberian slice earrings from Allan. From a distance, the earrings, bangle and pendant all look like they are the same kind of jade.
Also, the Turkish jade stone is very interesting. It feels smooth and dense like jadeite.
$18.00 is a fantastic price - totally worth it they are nice! I like the greyish blue one even more. In the pic are you wearing the whiter ball?
Your jewellery looks amazing on you Claire - you are gorgeous ( can't see you eyes but still 😊$
Your jewellery looks amazing on you Claire - you are gorgeous ( can't see you eyes but still 😊$
Thank you Jademommy! I'm wearing the bigger, more bluish/green one ( one side is creme colored) with the stone line. My daughter wanted the other one and not this one. She told me that it' s more fitting because she is smaller then me, and the size is better. How can I argue with that lol?😄
I was hoping to receive the ring today, to take pictures of, but with my luck with the post, I'm guessing it will come on Monday. Sigh...waiting can be excruciating!
Lol!! U made me laugh!!! I HOPE THE SAME THING !!! I have 4 boys and no one to pass my purse or bangle collections too...my boys appreciate them?? Pssh!! Yeah right!!!! so I hope I get girl babies out of my boys.. I hope I get one named after me LOL!!! For all the craziness I ve dealt with!