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Quick question for the jadies....As you know I am really hoping to get a custom bangle made. I know I would like a wider width - around 18 mm. I also want a higher dome but not too high as it may be very bulky on me. My question is what would be a good thickness? I ask because I really don't know the thickness/height of any of my bangles. Is 7-8mm thick but not overly so....?
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Let me know if you'd want the seller's contact info.It's beautiful, but Art Deco/baguettes aren't my personal style.
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I assume you are after a d-shaped bangle? The thickness depends on the width of course. The wider the bangle the thicker the 'cross section' for stability and balance. The nephrite bangle I've ordered is quite chubby, and will probably be the chubbiest bangle I own other than a brown/orange one. I'll have a measure once I receive it and show you some mod pics if it helps. The brown/orange one has a thinner edge which I feel makes it a bit brittle.
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Thank you! I'm very happy with its petite size too, makes it very versatile.
I'm going to say I agree with SilverMom. The first ring is very much more elegant and classic.
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Yes d shape. Good point about needing a thicker cross section if the bangle is wider. Also visually it will be more banlanced.
Mod pics of your new bangle and measurements would be much appreciated Red
Thanks, yes, I did string the pearls myself. I was debating on making gifts with them, decided not many around me would appreciate them for being South Sea pearls (I could use freshwater pearls for a similar look), and horded them all for myself into one necklace. I definitely had enough for a bracelet, but didn't want to try to buy more coordinating ones to make a full necklace. However, I would wear it much more as a necklace, so I added sterling silver chain to make it long enough, and the length is adjustable.
I don't think either are too big for the office either and agree with 2boys that they are one ring per hand types of rings, and to keep the rest of your jewelry low key (for the office). Either one would be a very nice statement piece. The peony obviously looks like a flower to me, too. I hope you don't mind if I share a story... I remember years ago a young slim attractive Japanese woman that came into our office to translate at our conference calls. During the calls many times her hand would hover near the speakerphone in case we wanted her to mute our side. Her jewelry was minimal except for a gorgeous humongous Tahitian pearl solitaire ring on her finger - middle finger I believe - it may have had a couple/few small diamonds, but the huge pearl was definitely the showcase. Most women would save such a ring for special occasions. However, I thought it was a very classy bold statement piece that showed a unique side to her personality - that she wasn't afraid to be unconventional and wear what she liked. She wore it every single time she came into our office, so I assumed it was her everyday statement ring. I'll bet most of the men were inconspicuously staring at her, but I was conspicuously staring at her ring, LOL!
For your reference my Kiwi and Brown Sugar are about 18mm wide and 7.5mm thick. But mine are around 57mm whereas I know yours will be an oh so cute 51-52mm.
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Sorry NYCP I still like the other cabochon more. It just looks very elegant to me. I don't know why I don't like yellow gold with diamonds. For some reason I like diamonds with white gold and very little of the gold showing. and the last ring in this picture just has too much around it and takes away from the jade BUT that is just my taste. Every body has different taste so you just have to pick the one that appeals to you.
Thanks, yes, I did string the pearls myself. I was debating on making gifts with them, decided not many around me would appreciate them for being South Sea pearls (I could use freshwater pearls for a similar look), and horded them all for myself into one necklace. I definitely had enough for a bracelet, but didn't want to try to buy more coordinating ones to make a full necklace. However, I would wear it much more as a necklace, so I added sterling silver chain to make it long enough, and the length is adjustable.
For your reference my Kiwi and Brown Sugar are about 18mm wide and 7.5mm thick. But mine are around 57mm whereas I know yours will be an oh so cute 51-52mm.
I'm impressed! You and Crosso are so creative and crafty. It is that much more special because you made the necklace yourself. Also great that the length is adjustable. Wear it with pride that you made it yourself
Ok then 7-8 mm may be the right thickness for me. I will ask for 51 -51.5 mm. I definitely don't want it smaller than 51 since it is a wider bangle. JoJo made my bangle 50 when I asked for 51 but it is fine since it is slim.