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#10,925
BreadnGem said:
It's been such a long time since I've been here! Very glad to see that this jade thread is still so active after all these years [emoji4]. I am unable to catch up with every post, and was only able to read the latest few pages.

Designergoods - your new pink lavender bangle is absolutely gorgeous! It's one of the most beautiful bangles I've seen.

Crosso & Junkenpo - amazing carved bangles u have there [emoji4]

Silver Mom - ur collection is breathtaking as always!

Uli- ur new horse pendant is very unique. I've never seen anything like that before.

Lots Love - I'm glad u decided to go with what u like. We are usually drawn to a certain type. However, I must confess that I hoped u would buy the icy/glassy bangle bcos it is beautiful.

Being in Asia, jade is easily available but even so, grade A glassy or icy jadeite is very rare & the prices for these are astronomical. And among jade connoisseurs, icy and glassy jade is highly prized. So much so that in Chinese, there is a proverb 冰清玉洁 (bing qing yu jie), roughly translated to mean "that which is clear as ice and pure as jade". It is used describe something of pure and ethereal beauty, or most commonly, applied directly to very translucent glassy or icy jade that has no impurities. That said, u are the one wearing it so u should get what makes u happy, regardless of the value of the item.

Since I'm on the topic of icy jade, here's an icy bangle. It is icy variety, not glassy variety, and nowhere as translucent as the ones u posted, but "bing qing jie" is precisely how the seller described it bcos it is completely clean and devoid of any impurities or flaws [emoji4]

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Thank you B&G. Glad to see you back. You are so correct in regard to the glassy and icy variety of jade. The icier and and more glassy the more valued and treasured. I also believe that the less going on in the jade the less flaws. I wish I could afford a glassy one like LL showed us. There are lots of jade pieces that are more opaque around and very very few with flawless beauty. Like the diamond gemstone, the less going on within the more valuable and the higher the grading. If we go by taste though, everyone's taste is different so you have to choose what appeals to you and what you can be happy with. Every piece has it's own beauty and should be loved. Luckily everyone can decide for themself what beauty is. For me though, glassy/icy is what I would choose if I could afford it. Jade is such a varied stone and every single one has it's own beauty that is why I just love being able to see everyone's treasures. Thank you all my jade sisters for sharing your beauties with me.
 
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#10,927
berniechocolate said:
Bread gem

Lovely you are commenting again . I m so caught up with my son starting school that I couldn't catch up anymore with the exponential speed of this thread . I love your icy LH ! You are on a icy streak aren't ya , remember that lavenders was your first love [emoji8]

Hi to Uli and sm and all Jade sistas . Lovely to see a beautiful amassing of lovely jades . I can't wait to see how your nephrite bracelet turns out Silver mom . How's the new furkid [emoji7]

LOTSLOVE

And and lotslove !!! How can I forget your glassy bangle !!

Wow good news travels wide and fast . I don't comment anymore but cannot resist it after seeing the beautiful glass bangle u wanna buy !!!

You have got the most amazing and excellent taste. Just like your double Cartier bangles that u posted in the action thread . I m so enamored I m going ask my hubby to buy me those for Xmas . Haven't decided though !!!

I realized dynasty also has a glassy bangle . Wow u can be Jade sistas If u bought it . Amazing Jade fate !
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Hey girl, sooooooo great to see you on the thread. Really really missed you. New furchild is very rascal but a sweetheart.
 
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#10,932
berniechocolate said:
Bread gem

Lovely you are commenting again . I m so caught up with my son starting school that I couldn't catch up anymore with the exponential speed of this thread . I love your icy LH ! You are on a icy streak aren't ya , remember that lavenders was your first love [emoji8]

Hi to Uli and sm and all Jade sistas . Lovely to see a beautiful amassing of lovely jades . I can't wait to see how your nephrite bracelet turns out Silver mom . How's the new furkid [emoji7]

LOTSLOVE

And and lotslove !!! How can I forget your glassy bangle !!

Wow good news travels wide and fast . I don't comment anymore but cannot resist it after seeing the beautiful glass bangle u wanna buy !!!

You have got the most amazing and excellent taste. Just like your double Cartier bangles that u posted in the action thread . I m so enamored I m going ask my hubby to buy me those for Xmas . Haven't decided though !!!

I realized dynasty also has a glassy bangle . Wow u can be Jade sistas If u bought it . Amazing Jade fate !
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Thank you all I'm so happy to see Bernie chocolate back love [emoji7][emoji7]your collection silver mom thank you for your support to all the jade sister on here.

I'm glad everyone here appreciate everyone taste .I always enjoys looking at everyone collection.lots hugs to everyone. Thank u for sharing your collection . I love that we all love to learn more and more about jade.
Silver Mom said:
Thank you B&G. Glad to see you back. You are so correct in regard to the glassy and icy variety of jade. The icier and and more glassy the more valued and treasured. I also believe that the less going on in the jade the less flaws. I wish I could afford a glassy one like LL showed us. There are lots of jade pieces that are more opaque around and very very few with flawless beauty. Like the diamond gemstone, the less going on within the more valuable and the higher the grading. If we go by taste though, everyone's taste is different so you have to choose what appeals to you and what you can be happy with. Every piece has it's own beauty and should be loved. Luckily everyone can decide for themself what beauty is. For me though, glassy/icy is what I would choose if I could afford it. Jade is such a varied stone and every single one has it's own beauty that is why I just love being able to see everyone's treasures. Thank you all my jade sisters for sharing your beauties with me.
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#10,934
piosavsfan said:
It's 28mm. Very comfortable even though it's so big.

Allan sent me some choices of stone for my bangle. I really like this one but don't know if there is enough space for a square bangle.View attachment 3427061
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I can only imagine what Allan can do with that gorgeous stone. Such a vivid shade of lavender. So is this your choice in terms of best colour but your concern is whether it can be enough stone for a square bangle? Have you asked Allan? If the outline on the stone is your size on a round bangle then I am guessing it may not be enough for a square. Are you okay with a round bangle or do you have your heart set on a square?
The bangle Allan is making me will 20-22 mm. I asked for 20 but said if it is a a bit wider that is ok but no thinner than 20. He has already made the cut and told me it'll be about 22 so good to know Pio your beautiful wide bangle is comfortable despite the width.
 
#10,935
2boys_jademommy said:
I can only imagine what Allan can do with that gorgeous stone. Such a vivid shade of lavender. So is this your choice in terms of best colour but your concern is whether it can be enough stone for a square bangle? Have you asked Allan? If the outline on the stone is your size on a round bangle then I am guessing it may not be enough for a square. Are you okay with a round bangle or do you have your heart set on a square?
The bangle Allan is making me will 20-22 mm. I asked for 20 but said if it is a a bit wider that is ok but no thinner than 20. He has already made the cut and told me it'll be about 22 so good to know Pio your beautiful wide bangle is comfortable despite the width.
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Here all the stones. The one I posted by itself is my favorite in terms of color because it is so vivid. I asked him if the square will fit but haven't heard back yet. I really want a square but the color is more important to me.

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