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#3,947
Hi jadies!

NYCP, I think your new lavender looks like a much more secure fit.. it's too bad UJ didn't have an albite in your size.

Annetok, it's a neat looking bangle... reminds me of the petrified wood bangles, but I'm not sure.

Babydarling, such a sweet pendant! Very spring fresh color!

2boys, nice ring! I'm looking forward to passing my dad's ring to DS when he's old enough to take care of it.
 
#3,948
I still have Leaf on... here's her with the sun shining through. I think her best quality is how she holds on to the light and gets all glowy.

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#3,949
Here's the bangle I received from my mom as a wedding gift. Had a hard time capturing the true colour (kept looking greyish in photo). lol.

The shop she bought it from said it was Burmese jade, but we don't know the grade. :(

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For special occasions I stack her with some gold bangles.

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#3,951
NYC Princess the fit is definitely better. I'm glad it all worked it out and you ended up with your dream bangle.

JKP leaf does glow in the sun. You can see the internal structure. I love the orange slicing through the clear white jade.

Baby Darling you wedding gift bangle from your mom is so pretty! Did she choose it for you and surprise you because it fits nicely on your wrist and I love the look of the sparkly bangles dressing it up:)
 
#3,952
annetok said:
Hi Jadies! I was looking around for nephrites. On etsy some odd things came up. The sellers call these "Hetian" jade but I don't remember nephrite being banded like agate. Here's an example: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207272146/61mm-hetian-jade-bangle-for-jewelry?ref=shop_home_active_22

What stone could this be?

Thanks!
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Annetok not sure what stone it could be. There are bits in there that look like it could be nephrite
(Not necessarily Hetian - thanks for the information again Claire and Crosso 😉 ) but the bangle as a whole doesn't look like nephrite to me. It almost reminds me of wood:) no doubt it's interesting - are you thinking of getting it?
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
Nexiv I think the bangle has good colour but not very translucent. I know some people prefer more opaque jade but personally I like translucence and or the creamy, moist look. Not sure what you look for in jade but if it is colour I think it does have some interning colours goin on:)
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Hi, oh I'm so glad you think the colour is good because that is what's drawing me to over and over. Translucency isn't high on my priorities at the moment, I'm just loving the opaques and how the colours show via that way at the moment :) I'm loving the term "moist" to describe jade! :D

I'm trying to wangle this bangle (lol) which I could buy for myself soon, but I'm worried it will go. Dear other half has been talking about an early anniversary present, but it's literally 8 times the price of what he was originally going to get. But we've recently been through a rough time so he's feeling generous and I'm feel accepting and grateful.

We're talking about getting it delivered to my step brother who lives in the US, as my dad and his mum are currently over there visiting and they could bring it back with them rather than me potentially footing a large customs charge which in itself isn't the end of the world, but as it'd be my very first ever jade I don't want anything (like a non refundable customs charge to get it to me) to cloud my decision on whether it's right for me regarding fit or any other reason. Is this too naughty? Should I suck it up?


*NYC Princess* said:
Dream in different lighting. Photos are mostly of the most vibrant spot. It is also not quite as vibrant in real life. Is this what they call broken glass? Some translucency but a larger grain?

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Just absolutely mind blowing! I am looking at her over and over again, are you doing the same?! :D The colour is incredible, congratulations on Dream x


Junkenpo said:
I still have Leaf on... here's her with the sun shining through. I think her best quality is how she holds on to the light and gets all glowy.

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This is the first time I've ever really appreciated translucency. I think the colours are just perfect to show it off too. It really reminds me of how my pearls seem to "glow" and stand off of my body like they're levitating.


BabyDarling said:
Here's the bangle I received from my mom as a wedding gift. Had a hard time capturing the true colour (kept looking greyish in photo). lol.

The shop she bought it from said it was Burmese jade, but we don't know the grade. :(

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For special occasions I stack her with some gold bangles.

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Very beautiful. I just love this look with the gold bangles! You have wonderful taste :)
 
#3,954
Nexiv the colour is lovely in that bangle and would be perfect as an anniversary present:)
Where are you located? I'm in Canada and when I ordered from suzannes corner jade who is in Hawaii there were no extra charges / duty.
 
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nexiv said:
Churk's policies list customs as the buyer's responsibility. Yeah, 20% is a lot so I'm trying to weigh things up.
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Hmmmm I would think about how much I want it. Jade worrh is based on so many things including how much you like.
Having said this it would not hurt to negotiate a better price. Maybe the seller would give a small discount...
Good luck with your decision 😊
 
#3,959
2boys_jademommy said:
Annetok not sure what stone it could be. There are bits in there that look like it could be nephrite
(Not necessarily Hetian - thanks for the information again Claire and Crosso 😉 ) but the bangle as a whole doesn't look like nephrite to me. It almost reminds me of wood:) no doubt it's interesting - are you thinking of getting it?
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Not really. I don't think I'd wear it. But I'm intrigued. I've not seen any like it!:)
 
#3,960
2boys_jademommy said:
Baby Darling you wedding gift bangle from your mom is so pretty! Did she choose it for you and surprise you because it fits nicely on your wrist and I love the look of the sparkly bangles dressing it up:)
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Thank you! Yup she did. She went out of state to visit relatives and bought it for me without me knowing. Thankfully the size fits well haha. :p

nexiv said:
Very beautiful. I just love this look with the gold bangles! You have wonderful taste :)
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Thank you so much! :hugs:
 
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