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Just a friendly reminder - please do not call out other members in terms of whether or not an item may be authentic, or what you believe the grade of the stone may or may not be.

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#4,190
Junkenpo said:
So... I decided to stack after all.

DH, DS and I went to the community pool today. I usually swap out any bangles for DW, but less often since Smoke is an "always on" and so far no change to her because of ocean or chlorine water.

So, I stacked DW with Elsa. DW is not a pretty bangle in harsh sunlight... you can see all her stone lines and big grain and surface flaws and ugly color... but in softer light, she's much prettier. She's got good translucency, so in soft light she goes light blue-green and glowy on her good side.

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Her dishwater side
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The pool - free to visitors and residents - it has a (not in this picture) baby wading pool, plus this shallow end, as well as on olympic size for laps.

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The County life guards are water-safety trained adults who go through a strict life guard training program.

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The random feral chickens hanging out in front of the facility. lol

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Oh I've never thought of this before.. does chlorine/salt water affect jades? I've always taken all jewelry off when going swimming but that's cos I'm afraid of losing it more so than damaging it.
 
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annetok said:
Today, Jumbo amber accompanies Neptune.
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Love Neptune Annetok. Those bead are jumbo indeed! They look cool together. Neptune with the other "planets" - that was the image that came to mind :)
I actually have a couple of bead bracelets. Maybe I will post them. I don't know what type of stone they are and can't think of a better place to ask than here:)
 
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BabyDarling said:
Oh I've never thought of this before.. does chlorine/salt water affect jades? I've always taken all jewelry off when going swimming but that's cos I'm afraid of losing it more so than damaging it.
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My guess is that it would not. Maybe if you are a very frequent swimmer the chlorine may have some effect since jade is porous but otherwise I think it's okay. As for salt it is natural so I wouldn't think it would harm the jade but then is jade is found near salt or fresh water...hmmm I don't know. During my vacations these past few summers I have worn my jade in the pool and ocean and it looks fine.
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
My guess is that it would not. Maybe if you are a very frequent swimmer the chlorine may have some effect since jade is porous but otherwise I think it's okay. As for salt it is natural so I wouldn't think it would harm the jade but then is jade is found near salt or fresh water...hmmm I don't know. During my vacations these past few summers I have worn my jade in the pool and ocean and it looks fine.
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Ahh ok thanks! :) I've always thought of jade as a fuss/worry free type of gem so never really thought about maintenance or if any substance would harm it. haha :p
 
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BabyDarling said:
Ahh ok thanks! :) I've always thought of jade as a fuss/worry free type of gem so never really thought about maintenance or if any substance would harm it. haha :p
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I can only base it on the two ladies I know who have worn theirs for years through chlorine, salt water and household cleaning solutions. They can't remove their bangles but they still look fine. I am very careful when I use cleaning agents though because they are quite strong.
 
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Junkenpo said:
gorgie annetok! Love the jade and the beads! I don't remember if you shared who the sellers are... can you repeat or PM them to me?
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Oh right! Neptune is from ebay seller:junlonanve1314. He sells. Both Grade A and Grade B, a couple of quartzite bangles and serpentine. He specifies which ones are jadeite and if they have imperfections like stone lines:)

Jumbo is Sumatra amber, which is a type of amber that's only recently been discovered. This type of amber comes in rare colors and some have a strong blue flourescence. Bought from ebay seller:amberind, but have not tested my beads except for doing a destructive test on a spare, hot needle and burn test. So far, it passed.:) I'm going to Bali this December so I'll check the local amber wares while I'm there :)
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
Love Neptune Annetok. Those bead are jumbo indeed! They look cool together. Neptune with the other "planets" - that was the image that came to mind :)
I actually have a couple of bead bracelets. Maybe I will post them. I don't know what type of stone they are and can't think of a better place to ask than here:)
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Thanks Jademommy. Also, I'd love to see those beads!:)
 
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annetok said:
Got my Sumatra amber beads from seller:amberind. Bought several colors and sizes so I could customize my design. :) thought the colors match well with my jades hehe
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Beautiful, annetok! I shop for Baltic amber beads off and on, as I'd really like a graduated big bead necklace in either cognac or cherry color. I did not know of Sumatran amber, will have to check this out!
 
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Can never resist taking pics of La Vie en Rose - she is one of my most favorites!
Also - Churk got my bangle yesterday, has already disassembled and weighed everything and communicated with me three times today. Very impressed with his service. If his skill is equal to it, I will be completely thrilled despite the extra cost, because Lila will be better than she was originally and ready to last another generation. Can't wait for her to be reborn!
 

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