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BabyDarling said:
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 :)



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. :)



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.
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Me too I've always loved Jade since I was in my twenties I remember buying bangle wearing it all the time now I look now and I found so many I love Jade and I feel u needed to follow your heart I feel it's calling to u I would buy one that talks to u and wear it with pride who cares what other people think it's makes u happy that's all that matters but have let u in on secret like everyone on hear will agree it is very addicting good luck on your Jade hunt can't wait to see your new bangle [emoji179][emoji179]
 
#4,562
I agree that that hinged or unhinged value is cultural. After I learned about the luck associated with intact vs. hinged bangles, it made sense to me. The desire to hinge and keep broken jade in the US could be the result of lack of easy access to more jade, plus the added value of gold and whatever other gemstones are added in.

Since Americans don't value (or know how to value) jade as much as gold that's what drives up the cost here in the US and also explains why places like Macy's can try to sell their treated jade for such high mark up. Check out this carved bangle on sale! I'm actually kind of appalled when I think of how nice a Grade A carved bangle I could get for that same price.

I definitely value whole bangles more and while I love carved bangles, I'm always suspicious of their internal strength since carvings, like banding, are usually to hide flaws in the jade.

I started collecting jade in my mid thirties. I've worn a permanent one for about 10 months now. I've only seen a few teens with jade and some older ladies with jade on here. There's no where to get it really. My whole collection has been built from online sources.
 
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Have questions for all Jade lovers on here forgive me if I asked this before how longs and can u post pictures of Jade piece you have worn for the longest time I wondering who has worn one for more then year straight 🤔🤗
 
#4,565
dster1 said:
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!
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In my thirties....
My best friend started wearing a gorgeous lavender bangle and I thought it looked amazing but I never got one. Then my mil gifted me one and I wore it for almost a year. It was green oval bangle but it is definitely treated. Anyway I bought my blue lavender d shaped bangle and the rest is history. I think I will always wear a bangle. I do see young women wearing bangles and pendants here in Toronto / Markham as here is a fairly large Chinese community. I think it is timeless and works with all looks. If you are dressed to the nines, jade will work. If you are in jeans and tee it will work. It transcends fashion and age.
 
#4,566
crosso said:
FINALLY, here they are together, a perfect match, just as I'd hoped! Please forgive me jadies, I'm just so excited, I can't help taking more pictures and sadly, my hubby and son just don't have the same appreciation for jade that you all do! And thanks to all for the compliments!
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Perfect pairing!


Redkoi01 said:
This is my new bangle. They told me it was very unique. What do you think?
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Love all the greens and the chubby princess shape!


Redkoi01 said:
This are my other 2 bangles. I am new at collecting jade bangles.

I love all the ones I have seen in this forum they are beautiful.
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Love these, too!
 
#4,567
Redkoi01 said:
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.
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I love its many colors, too, and can't wait for mod shots!


dster1 said:
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!
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Good for you that you are being true to yourself and know what makes you happy! Life is too short (and unpredictable) to wait for a 'certain age'. So if one loves jade, then wear it without further ado!
 
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2boys_jademommy said:
In my thirties....
My best friend started wearing a gorgeous lavender bangle and I thought it looked amazing but I never got one. Then my mil gifted me one and I wore it for almost a year. It was green oval bangle but it is definitely treated. Anyway I bought my blue lavender d shaped bangle and the rest is history. I think I will always wear a bangle. I do see young women wearing bangles and pendants here in Toronto / Markham as here is a fairly large Chinese community. I think it is timeless and works with all looks. If you are dressed to the nines, jade will work. If you are in jeans and tee it will work. It transcends fashion and age.
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Agree with you and BabyDarling! Fashion and jewelry trends come and go, but jade is timeless and for all ages. I've loved jewelry since I was a child and have worn jade pendants on and off. I bought my first bangle in my thirties, but probably would've worn one sooner if I had been gifted one or knew of reliable sellers earlier. I never thought of jade as old people jewelry though I'm sure some of my family and relatives think so (being Chinese).
 
#4,569
Lots love, your new bangle for a Thanksgiving gift is stunning!

Molly, I love your jade ring edged in yellow gold!

crosso, you may inspire me to try a scarf! I typically avoid scarves because I don't want to cover up whatever necklace I'm wearing. But you are very artful in how you wear a scarf that also highlights your jade pendant!
 
#4,571
dster1 said:
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!
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I got my first bangle in my mid twenties, but one of the great things about jade is that anyone, any age can pull it off. I remember my great grandmother wearing a jade bangle in her eighties and my younger sisters received a jade bangle each for their 18th birthday, though one of them wore a nephrite bangle long before that (IIRC from 13 onwards).

Bottom line is, if you love it, don't worry about what anyone else thinks :D
 
#4,574
Lots love said:
Have questions for all Jade lovers on here forgive me if I asked this before how longs and can u post pictures of Jade piece you have worn for the longest time I wondering who has worn one for more then year straight 🤔🤗
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I wore my first jade(ite) bangle for approx a year and half until I got my nephrite bangle, which was on my arm for over a year before being replaced by rainbow Love. When I switch the rainbow to my right wrist though, I'll start wearing the nephrite again - wearing jade bangles on the right feels inconvenient for me (right handed).

I'll take a few pics of them tomorrow, as it's dark atm :p
 
#4,575
dster1 said:
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!
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Poppycock to too young! Wear what you love, so many wish they'd enjoyed more time to do the things they love.

I turned 30 this year and am wearing my first jade bangle 24/7 and loving it. I think it's a privilege to know what you love from such an early age [emoji4]
 
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