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Oops for some reason my post didn't post lol! Your new bangle Crosso is stunning!! If I were to guess between jadeite or nephrite I would guess jadeite due to the colour and general look of it. I love the chubbiness of it. It looks great on your beautiful slim wrists - sorry if that sounded weird lol!
I also love the soft colours in it - green, lavender and a bit of yellow I think right
Thanks, jademommy! I'm guessing jadeite too, have never seen a nephrite that leans bluish green instead of yellowish green. This one really is mostly pale green. I think any other colors you see are just a trick of the light.
 
Found a bargain bangle I decided to take a chance on. Seller listed it as nephrite, but I don't think it is. Specific gravity is 3.31 and it has a nice chime. Does nephrite have the same chime as jadeite? I only have a few, but I don't think they sound like this and looking closely, this seems to have more of a jadeite stone structure, but I'm not a nephrite expert. Opinions, anyone?

Regardless, I really like it! It's heavy (96 grams) and FAT (13m)

Nice! Sounds like it's more on point for jadeite with that specific gravity. Too high for nephrite, yes? Nephrite chimes, but doesn't have quite the same reverberation to me. the grain looks more like jadeite to me as well. I love bargain chubby princesses, yours looks great!
 
SM, your jade collection mixed with your touch of personal diamond design never disappoints:heart:

JKP, I totally agree with the impeccable craftsmanship of Mings. I do wish as well that they were still in business! Your jade picture of bangles mixed with beads are total bliss. Love all the colors - YUMMY!

Uli, wow with all your dragons rings! So cool and unique...I picture your house like a fortress with all your dragons protecting its lair. How did the wedding and graduation go? Bet everyone eyed your jewelry :graucho:
Love your amber paired with your smooth jade...gives it nice texture

Pio, thanks for the Allan update. I actually just heard from him saying he procured the material and its good:tup: I also asked for a timeline...

CR, nice bangle shot. Its like a soft glow worm alive with energy :smile:

Fano, thank you dear:flowers: glad you like Galadriel and Seasons. I love your stack with the offset of different widths and colors. Your wide carved bangle is always a delight to see (what is the width?) along with your impregnable black bangle and candy colored buffers!

Crosso, fabulous find! Looks and sounds like it may jade. Either way, the chubby princess cut bangle looks spectacular on you :yes:
 
Thanks, JKP and DG!
Junkenpo, I thought of you as soon as I put this on, remembering your fondness for chubby princess bangles [emoji1]

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Acts of kindness and generosity is rare and I found this truly heartwarming. Wanted to share with all of you what a dear friend surprising sent me! A large, beautifully carved, red dragon against green bamboo pendant and delicious chocolate!
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What a lovely thoughtful friend! You look amazing DG wearing your new pendant and gorgeous jade stack :smile:
BTW what was the "timeline" given to you for your custom bangle if you don't mind me asking. Mine is mid August :)
 
Acts of kindness and generosity is rare and I found this truly heartwarming. Wanted to share with all of you what a dear friend surprising sent me! A large, beautifully carved, red dragon against green bamboo jade pendant and delicious chocolate!
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Not THAT'S a good friend!!! Jade AND chocolate! I like the shape of this pendant, it looks great on you and fills the neckline of your shirt perfectly. Very cool looking.
 
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SM, your jade collection mixed with your touch of personal diamond design never disappoints:heart:

JKP, I totally agree with the impeccable craftsmanship of Mings. I do wish as well that they were still in business! Your jade picture of bangles mixed with beads are total bliss. Love all the colors - YUMMY!

Uli, wow with all your dragons rings! So cool and unique...I picture your house like a fortress with all your dragons protecting its lair. How did the wedding and graduation go? Bet everyone eyed your jewelry :graucho:
Love your amber paired with your smooth jade...gives it nice texture

Pio, thanks for the Allan update. I actually just heard from him saying he procured the material and its good:tup: I also asked for a timeline...

CR, nice bangle shot. Its like a soft glow worm alive with energy :smile:

Fano, thank you dear:flowers: glad you like Galadriel and Seasons. I love your stack with the offset of different widths and colors. Your wide carved bangle is always a delight to see (what is the width?) along with your impregnable black bangle and candy colored buffers!

Crosso, fabulous find! Looks and sounds like it may jade. Either way, the chubby princess cut bangle looks spectacular on you :yes:
Thanks so much Designer! You look so Gorgy in your pictures.
 
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cyanide rose and uli, i love your dragon rings. they look very powerful and protective. COOL! :smile::heart:

Thank you, C Rose and Fano!
C Rose, I am not sure what the last dragon ring is made of. It was not cheap but also not very expensive... Bought it because of the design.

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Thanks fano[emoji4]

Udalrike, it's a lovely dragon ring. I [emoji173]️ the colors and they really, really make it stand out [emoji5]

Piosavsfan, another beautiful find! You find the prettiest bangles [emoji3]
 
Regardless, I really like it! It's heavy (96 grams) and FAT (13mm).
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CR, nice bangle shot. Its like a soft glow worm alive with energy :smile:

Acts of kindness and generosity is rare and I found this truly heartwarming. Wanted to share with all of you what a dear friend surprisingly sent me! A large, beautifully carved, red dragon against green bamboo jade pendant

Beautiful find crosso! It looks great on you. I [emoji173]️ the tone. I have a chunky bangle that weighs 96 grams too. I really like the look, nice and bold[emoji5]

Thank you so much DG[emoji4] your new pendant is gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen that color combination before. It's amazing and it looks great on you. That chocolate looks devine[emoji7]
 
DG, looking gorgeous! Both the person and the pendant

Crosso- regardless whether it's nephrite or jadeite...the chunky princess looks great!

Udalrike - I took out my ice pendant too after seeing all the beautiful ice pendants . But I seldom wear it as it's heavy and I haven't found a suitable chain.
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DG, looking gorgeous! Both the person and the pendant

Crosso- regardless whether it's nephrite or jadeite...the chunky princess looks great!

Udalrike - I took out my ice pendant too after seeing all the beautiful ice pendants . But I seldom wear it as it's heavy and I haven't found a suitable chain.
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Oh my, that's beautiful! Much icier than the one I have coming. You should definitely find a chain you think is suitable and wear it, it's lovely! Mine has some white 'cotton' in it which is why I think it will show more white against the skin. But as it wasn't too expensive, I think I will be happy with it.

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Managed to get the new bangle on the left (pretty convinced it's jadeite, but have messaged seller to ask why they thought nephrite) and Alba on the right. Think this will be my summer combo for awhile, as they make me feel cooler just looking at them! Need a better name for the new one than Fatty, though, lol!
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