Don't cut and don't untie. Pull the two ropes at the top in opposite directions. It will make it larger. To make it smaller again, just pull the two beads in opposite directions. How cute is that pendant!!!
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Don't cut and don't untie. Pull the two ropes at the top in opposite directions. It will make it larger. To make it smaller again, just pull the two beads in opposite directions. How cute is that pendant!!!
Sizing question please for the Jadies - Is tracing the inner diameter of a bangle fairly accurate? I've read online that it is accurate but wanted your opinion. For those who are certain of the size of a particular bangle, could you please trace on paper and measure when you have a moment. I want to see if the tracing method does show the actual measurement. No rush but if someone could do this I would appreciate it. Problem with my bangles is I don't have a true confirmation of size which I believe would require calipers. When I trace, they seem to range from 49 mm - 52 mm but again that is just me tracing. Thanks Jadies
I've tried this 3 times just now and it's taking me off by a mm. Pretty accurate but not right on the dot.
Wow this is a great HK carving! You can see all the little details! I like it on the little cord. Maybe you can ask your jeweler to fix the cord to make it removable?
Love your rainbow stack! How do you know the bangle is not jade? imy yellow bangle has arrivedit is definitely not jade, but i absolutely love it
Beautiful blue-green bangle and great collection! Is nephrite usually less translucent than jadeite? I think the ring goes perfectly too,
Wow this is drop dead gorgeous! Your mum is going to be thrilled. Is this from Choo Yilin?
I've tried this 3 times just now and it's taking me off by a mm. Pretty accurate but not right on the dot.
So the pencil method is off by about 1 mm? Is it bigger or smaller? Thanks Tea
I am loving everyone's old and new jade! Life has been busy but I do pop in to see what everyone is up to. I don't usually stack but today I came to work with Kiwi and Hope. I thought they would feel heavy together but I'm enjoying the feel.
I am loving everyone's old and new jade! Life has been busy but I do pop in to see what everyone is up to. I don't usually stack but today I came to work with Kiwi and Hope. I thought they would feel heavy together but I'm enjoying the feel.
Kiwi and Hope look great together with your beads. I can imagine all the noise
Nice that you paired nephrite with jadeite and try look seamless. Kiwi looks slightly bluer to me on this pic.
Hi 2boys. I tried two bangles with the pencil method and I'm still coming up with a mm off. My bangle is 57mm but on paper it measures to 58.
Thank you for the compliment on Kiwi and Hope. They are actually quiet with the wood beads in between. Kiwi seems to come out a different color with each photo I take. She surprises me with the shades and is my first Hetian, so I'm really enjoying her. I can see why Hetian bangles are so popular now. They even feel lighter and smoother to wear. I can't say I have a favorite between Hetian and Jadeite. Both are so beautiful!
Thank you for the compliment on Kiwi and Hope. They are actually quiet with the wood beads in between. Kiwi seems to come out a different color with each photo I take. She surprises me with the shades and is my first Hetian, so I'm really enjoying her. I can see why Hetian bangles are so popular now. They even feel lighter and smoother to wear. I can't say I have a favorite between Hetian and Jadeite. Both are so beautiful!
What a lovely Mother's Day Prezzie!! Such quality deserves to be packaged so beautifully. I bet you won't be able to take it off now that she's arrived. Congratulations!
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Thanks ladies!! I'm not aware of how to untie such a knot and put it back together. It is like many Chinese knot bracelets like the attached photo. As teagun said, pulling the ropes shortens the necklace.
Teagun, do you know how to take it off and on?
Thank you!! I like the color of the cord and how it complements the lavender but I feel like it isn't as elegant still as a chain. She is based in Hawaii whereas I am in Hong Kong. There are vendors in NYC that do this kind of braiding but I haven't frequented any in a long time.
Yes it is from Choo Yilin!! I lucked out and looked at them just when they had their 20% online sale! Supposedly the first time they participated in this promotion! Have you bought from them?
What a lovely Mother's Day Prezzie!! Such quality deserves to be packaged so beautifully. I bet you won't be able to take it off now that she's arrived. Congratulations!
Thanks! It is for my mom. Hope she likes it. A friend thought it might be too modern, but my mom isn't very traditional.
I am loving everyone's old and new jade! Life has been busy but I do pop in to see what everyone is up to. I don't usually stack but today I came to work with Kiwi and Hope. I thought they would feel heavy together but I'm enjoying the feel.
Heitian/light Siberian nephrites seem beautifully creamy to me. Do you find that so?
Gorgeous new jade, ladies!
RedPeony, your new bangle and ring are so vibrant and beautiful!
NYC, Hello Kitty is so precious! I think a rose gold chain would be gorgeous with it. I'm sure your mother will love her necklace, it's absolutely beautiful! Oh, and to answer your question about my plaque and bead bracelet, I strung it on silver wire with a silver clasp, so although it looks delicate, it's really quite strong. That way, I also don't have to worry about it getting wet.
Teagansmum, love your stack today!
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RedPeony, your new bangle and ring are so vibrant and beautiful!
NYC, Hello Kitty is so precious! I think a rose gold chain would be gorgeous with it. I'm sure your mother will love her necklace, it's absolutely beautiful! Oh, and to answer your question about my plaque and bead bracelet, I strung it on silver wire with a silver clasp, so although it looks delicate, it's really quite strong. That way, I also don't have to worry about it getting wet.
Teagansmum, love your stack today!
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Thank you Crosso!!
Ohh I see. I had bought some silver wire when I was in a jewelry making phase but I didn't get very far lol.
It looks like a slider knot. All you do is pull the sides of the knot in opposite direction too make it bigger to put on. Then pull the ends to tighten it. I wish I could take a video right now for you but I'm at work at the moment.
Best way to explain. From the way I"m seeing the bracelet, pull the beads to the right... to your right and the beads to the left ...to the left, both at the same time. This should tighten it. Try that and let us know if that tightens it.