The JADE thread!
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Today I'm wearing lots of "Beads" on my right. I found these green ones a long time ago in my fav thrift store on a long necklace and remade them into a bracelet and shorter necklace. Not totally sure if they're even Jade tho' or what they are. 
(they somehow remind me of Crosso's latest maw sit bead purchase) but not sure. . . ( I just wear them for the pretty color). They are fairly large and are so very heavy and cold!
(they somehow remind me of Crosso's latest maw sit bead purchase) but not sure. . . ( I just wear them for the pretty color). They are fairly large and are so very heavy and cold!Attachments
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Today I'm wearing lots of "Beads" on my right. I found these green ones a long time ago in my fav thrift store on a long necklace and remade them into a bracelet and shorter necklace. Not totally sure if they're even Jade tho' or what they are.
Love the color & size of the beads!!! Looks great with your other bracelets!
I love how well the two pieces match! Just gorgeous!!
I decided to buy it it wasn't expensive and it is gradeA i loved that it has many colors the town parts look like honey under light. It has green, bits of lavender, honey and a spot of red.
I have a silly question, how old were you when you started seriously wearing jade daily or collecting? I'm in my mid-late twenties and many people in my circle (including my parents) think it's strange that I want a jade bangle to wear 24/7. They think that I should wait until I'm older. But I love jade and would really like a piece to grow with me through the years. Obviously I'll still get one for myself regardless, but I was curious as to what this group thinks. Appreciate any thoughts!
Thanks for the explanation! I think it's also a matter of cultural preferences? Here my mom said people normally wouldn't want a hinged bracelet because it's either to hide a flaw or it means the bracelet was broken before and because of superstitions they prefer not to buy a "broken" bracelet. Personally I love the look of Jade paired with gold so to me it's pretty either way. hehe
I really dig the way the lighting affects how "grey" the grey parts of Opeapea are. Depending on which way it's shining, you can see that those areas are more translucent and can look yellow-white or more clear. I noticed this due to the carved portions being more raised, so the light could shine through it. I wonder if I would have noticed as much if it had been a smooth bangle.
Very interesting observation. I wonder if it was carved with that purpose in mind. I saw a documentary of a guy who carved a block of Jade and was very conscious of what designs would best bring out the beauty of the Jade.
Today I'm wearing lots of "Beads" on my right. I found these green ones a long time ago in my fav thrift store on a long necklace and remade them into a bracelet and shorter necklace. Not totally sure if they're even Jade tho' or what they are.
I love that pop of green!
What a pretty pair! Love it!
I'm in my late twenties. I wanted to get Jade since I was a teen but couldn't afford a real Jade bangle.. mom wasn't really into Jade (she is now hahaha) and too many people around me saying Jade bangles are for old people. Now I don't care and just wear Jade cos it makes me happy. When people ask I just say yeah I have an old soul.. then I move on with life. heh. Personally feel Jade is for all ages. Just too bad there's a "old people jewelry" stigma amongst Asians especially.