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#4,952
Redkoi01 said:
This is my laughing Buddha I got in the Jade market in Myanmar. I have worn him almost daily for months. 😍😍
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Beautiful buddha, Redkoi! You have found some really great pieces lately, wish I could come shop with you!
I also love your goddess of mercy, she is so tranquil. I need to get a better bail for mine, but I too appreciate the meaning behind her and wear her especially when I feel the need for compassion in my life, whether for others or myself. It is a great focus for meditation.
I bought a teeny tiny ice buddha that I plan on having set with yellow gold and diamonds, but haven't got around to it yet, what with the expense of having my lavender bangle rehinged. Maybe for Christmas. . .
 

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#4,953
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
 

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#4,954
piosavsfan said:
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
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That'd is very cool looking and unusual too 🤗🤗that is very nice birthday gift [emoji171][emoji171]
 
#4,955
cdtracing said:
All I can say is WOW!!!! Those are some incredibly stunning pieces!!:loveeyes:
Very high fashion & haute couture. I especially love how jade & pearls are paired together. I'll be perusing this site for the next hour or so!! LOL

Just what I needed....another website of expensive jewelry to get addicted to! :laugh:
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No kidding! I especially like the black and white pieces! And don't get me started on pearls - I've also been shopping for a SS pearl pendant to replace one I lost (although that one was akoya, I want one a bit larger now). So much jewelry, too little $!

Thanks for the comp on my bat necklace - it's kinda different (some might think odd), but I like the whimsical feel of it.
 
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#4,956
piosavsfan said:
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
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I looked at this one awhile back too! Love the organic feel of it. The swirling carving is very unusual and suits the color shifts. Makes me think of the beach at sunset. I'll be honest, though - for me, the quality of the jade was not worth the price although the depth of the lavender is nice. Grace sent me another pic of the far side and it just didn't do it for me. It's a lovely bangle, but ask for more pics before you commit since it is pricey. Thst said, Grace is wonderful and if you are not thrilled will accept a return, I'm sure.
 
#4,957
piosavsfan said:
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
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It's very unusual & colors are very pretty. Is it Grade A?
 
#4,959
crosso said:
I looked at this one awhile back too! Love the organic feel of it. The swirling carving is very unusual and suits the color shifts. Makes me think of the beach at sunset. I'll be honest, though - for me, the quality of the jade was not worth the price although the depth of the lavender is nice. Grace sent me another pic of the far side and it just didn't do it for me. It's a lovely bangle, but ask for more pics before you commit since it is pricey. Thst said, Grace is wonderful and if you are not thrilled will accept a return, I'm sure.
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Thank you for your thoughts. I think I'm most unsure of the yellow/brown patches. I really like the carving and the lavender. I did ask her for more pictures and I'm waiting to hear back. I've been looking at this bangle for a long time but I thought it wouldn't fit me because it is listed as 61mm, but I emailed her and she actually measured it wrong and it is 62.5mm and should fit. I am reassured by the fact that she allows returns.

cdtracing said:
It's very unusual & colors are very pretty. Is it Grade A?
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It is grade A.
 
#4,961
piosavsfan said:
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
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It's very interesting indeed....I do think the price is somewhat high but jade is very subjective.
30 is a special birthday so be sure to pick a special gift whether it is this bangle or something else:)
 
#4,962
piosavsfan said:
Could I please get your opinions on this bangle? I really want another lavender bangle and think this one is darling. I'm considering getting it for my 30th birthday but my mother wants me to get something more "classic" like a diamond pendant. This would be my most expensive bangle at $695.
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I've gazed at this one a fair few times. I think the carving is beautifully done and the bangle is really saturated with lavender. Obviously without the yellow and brown spots it would be way more expensive, so the question is can you put up with them enough to enjoy the lavender, or do they bring something positive to the table for you and you actually like them?
I personally really like the yellow. It's pretty evenly distributed throughout the bangle and, coupled with the style of carving, give the overall impression of heavenly clouds [emoji4] It feels like it belongs there with the lavender, not that it's otherwise intruding on what could be a lovely lavender bangle.
The brown here are there doesn't distract from that and actually in places adds lovely depth and contrast to the yellow clouds.

You say you want another lavender bangle so ask yourself: once you purchase this one will you stop looking for now? Because if you would still enjoy browsing for a lavender bangle then maybe it hasn't scratched that particular itch. That's what I try and figure out anyway because personally I'm very susceptible to impulse buying.
 
#4,965
nexiv said:
I've gazed at this one a fair few times. I think the carving is beautifully done and the bangle is really saturated with lavender. Obviously without the yellow and brown spots it would be way more expensive, so the question is can you put up with them enough to enjoy the lavender, or do they bring something positive to the table for you and you actually like them?
I personally really like the yellow. It's pretty evenly distributed throughout the bangle and, coupled with the style of carving, give the overall impression of heavenly clouds [emoji4] It feels like it belongs there with the lavender, not that it's otherwise intruding on what could be a lovely lavender bangle.
The brown here are there doesn't distract from that and actually in places adds lovely depth and contrast to the yellow clouds.

You say you want another lavender bangle so ask yourself: once you purchase this one will you stop looking for now? Because if you would still enjoy browsing for a lavender bangle then maybe it hasn't scratched that particular itch. That's what I try and figure out anyway because personally I'm very susceptible to impulse buying.
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The yellow/brown looks very warm to me and so I don't think I mind it too much, but I would have to see the bangle in person to know for sure. It is so hard for me to get the "feel" for jade through pictures, it is always such a different experience when you actually wear a piece. I don't know if I will stop looking for more lavender after this one, but that might just be because I feel very new to jade and there is a lot that I want.
 
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