I am totally with you 2boys_jade on the ages, mine are 8 and 11 too. Can you believe junior high next year
From Allan, he is working on a blue WA nephrite in a wider d shape. I do like that he is a perfectionist and really takes pride in his work. A lot of jadies here can contest to that and have been happy with their pieces from him. It took me some time to before he actually carried out with the conversation more to start the beginnings of the project. Cant wait to hear of your bangle progress!
I can tell you like your darker colors in jade and the ones that chose you are stunning. I think its important to wear the bangle on which wrist is more comfortable. I am not an expert on meanings and uses for jade but did come across this article that I found interesting on black jade that you might like as well: http://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/black-jade
Beautiful, unique pendant CR! Wow, the color does look like a swan and very soft looking like the feathers of one. Will you use a cord or a chain for it? Cant wait to see mod shots! Girl, you are scoring with the jade pieces lately
Blue nephritis bangle?! I've been asking him about one since last year! 😡 Do you have a picture of what the stone looks like?
. It is darker than the pic you shared Uli and also has some silver throughout. He had to get a larger boulder in order to have a clean area to work with. I think it depends on the size of the bangle in order for him to decide if he can work with with his suppliers and/or inventory. It is a long process but he does have another job and other clients as well so I am waiting patiently for the finished piece. I was hoping for a wider bangle that was around 7-8mm in depth. Sorry 2 boys, WA stands for Washington nephrite (abbreviated). I wonder who will get theirs first 
