The JADE thread!
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2boys, that is fantastic advice! eta: I recently wore my lavender bangle to a very formal holiday ball. I usually wear it with my "mom" outfits of jeans and tees/sweaters, but it looked brilliant with my ball gown. Versatility in a jewelry wardrobe is high on my list when buying.
I think this is a lovely piece...I really like the contrast of dark and white. Nandar does have some really pretty larger bangles.
Pirard I agree - I look for versatility too
I find most Jade jewellery to be surprisingly versatile. Even green Jade which in my opinion is not a neutral colour somehow works with virtually everything.
Hi Jadies!
We're weathering some gray days out in Hawaii. The air is still where I'm at, but other parts of the island have had power outs and trees knocked over. I'm hoping it stays mellow on the leeward side. We've got 3 more days till the public schools go on winter break and I'm looking forward to it. DS picked up a sinus + ear infection and I caught his cough. Bleah.
Opeapea called to me, so she's on the left wrist for now. She's one that I'll probably never let go of as she is one of the smaller fits I have. Very comfy. I also find my carved bangles more visually interesting.
I took a peak at what UJ has on sale, and lucky for me the one that appealed to me the most is waay out of my budget, so not too tempted. lol
I also actually went over to Gump's website and they have some pieces on sale, too. Waaaay out my budget. hahah. It did make me feel better about all my vintage beaded bits, though. I need to get some of them restrung and wear them more often.
Here's repost of some of the bracelets on gold wire.
We're weathering some gray days out in Hawaii. The air is still where I'm at, but other parts of the island have had power outs and trees knocked over. I'm hoping it stays mellow on the leeward side. We've got 3 more days till the public schools go on winter break and I'm looking forward to it. DS picked up a sinus + ear infection and I caught his cough. Bleah.
Opeapea called to me, so she's on the left wrist for now. She's one that I'll probably never let go of as she is one of the smaller fits I have. Very comfy. I also find my carved bangles more visually interesting.
I took a peak at what UJ has on sale, and lucky for me the one that appealed to me the most is waay out of my budget, so not too tempted. lol
I also actually went over to Gump's website and they have some pieces on sale, too. Waaaay out my budget. hahah. It did make me feel better about all my vintage beaded bits, though. I need to get some of them restrung and wear them more often.
Here's repost of some of the bracelets on gold wire.
Hi Jadies!
We're weathering some gray days out in Hawaii. The air is still where I'm at, but other parts of the island have had power outs and trees knocked over. I'm hoping it stays mellow on the leeward side. We've got 3 more days till the public schools go on winter break and I'm looking forward to it. DS picked up a sinus + ear infection and I caught his cough. Bleah.
Opeapea called to me, so she's on the left wrist for now. She's one that I'll probably never let go of as she is one of the smaller fits I have. Very comfy. I also find my carved bangles more visually interesting.
I took a peak at what UJ has on sale, and lucky for me the one that appealed to me the most is waay out of my budget, so not too tempted. lol
I also actually went over to Gump's website and they have some pieces on sale, too. Waaaay out my budget. hahah. It did make me feel better about all my vintage beaded bits, though. I need to get some of them restrung and wear them more often.
Here's repost of some of the bracelets on gold wire.
JKP hope you and your DS feel better soon and that you get great weather over the holidays. It's been extremely cold here in Toronto. My kids are in school until Friday. Opeapea has such presence and I agree a great fit makes a huge difference in comfort and look. Your beads are sweet like a handful of gorgeous eye candy
There are actually two that are around my size, a light blue with yellow (love the yellow!) and a white with green (and really tiny splotches of yellow):
http://m.ebay.com/itm/59-11mm-Grade...%3A14a806fe1590a5eb220ab1c1ffd59044%7Ciid%3A9
http://m.ebay.com/itm/59mm-Grade-A-...%3A14a4bd3b1590a78873edd13cffd3eaa1%7Ciid%3A3
I wanted to hold off adding more till next year as i just got my first two this month and these had to pop up.. urgh. Was it like that for you guys when you first started getting into jade too? [emoji37]
Would love to hear opinions!
I really like the first one with the yellow, so pretty! I started buying jade bangles in the past year and bought too many while trying to figure out what sizes and colors I like. I have sold some bangles since then and still trying to sell more.
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Lol the more you look the more you find things that are just irresistible
Both bangles are interesting. I too like the yellow in the first bangle but overall I prefer the second bangle. I think it is slightly more translucent and I like the colour transitions better. It appeals more to me. Which one calls louder to you?
I really like that there is a black side and a white side, it makes it versatile for me. Still deciding if I should get it. I recently splurged on a jewelry item so I'm not supposed to be spending more but I've been watching this bangle for a while.It's nice - bold looking and modern. UJ is good about disclosing all flaws. Do you like the look of the bangle and is there room in your rotation for this bangle? It may sound silly but that's how I approach my jewellery buying decisions. I think about whether or not it would be used as an everyday piece or occasionally, is it casual or dressy and can it be both. Is it versatile or more of a statement piece. Let us know what you decide to do
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Yeah the yin yang aspect is visually interesting. Hmmm has your hubby picked a gift for you yet? Have you bought yourself a gift this year? I always buy myself something around Christmas - sometimes it's something small like perfume and sometimes it is more extravagant like jewellery. Just trying to help you justify getting it
Hi Jadies!
We're weathering some gray days out in Hawaii. The air is still where I'm at, but other parts of the island have had power outs and trees knocked over. I'm hoping it stays mellow on the leeward side. We've got 3 more days till the public schools go on winter break and I'm looking forward to it. DS picked up a sinus + ear infection and I caught his cough. Bleah.
Opeapea called to me, so she's on the left wrist for now. She's one that I'll probably never let go of as she is one of the smaller fits I have. Very comfy. I also find my carved bangles more visually interesting.
I took a peak at what UJ has on sale, and lucky for me the one that appealed to me the most is waay out of my budget, so not too tempted. lol
I also actually went over to Gump's website and they have some pieces on sale, too. Waaaay out my budget. hahah. It did make me feel better about all my vintage beaded bits, though. I need to get some of them restrung and wear them more often.
Here's repost of some of the bracelets on gold wire.
Hope you both recover soon, JKP! How cold does winter get there in Hawaii?
Love the beads too, especially the crimson red ones
are they jade?Lol the more you look the more you find things that are just irresistible
I couldn't agree more on the yellow but am definitely more drawn to the white and green one.. it somehow reminds me of early spring but with some autumn leftovers
i did request for some additional pics from UJ - don't mind the surface white line they described as "can be felt with fingernail but not obvious" if its just a surface scratch, but just wanted to get a closer look to make sure it isn't a crack that runs the width of the bangle. Its more translucent too as seen in the last two pics where the shadow of her thumb can be seen through the bangle..JKP hope you and your DS feel better soon and that you get great weather over the holidays. It's been extremely cold here in Toronto. My kids are in school until Friday. Opeapea has such presence and I agree a great fit makes a huge difference in comfort and look. Your beads are sweet like a handful of gorgeous eye candy
Thank you! I'm already feeling better, just a lingering cough... DS behaves like he's feeling better, but his cough is still much worse than mine.
Both are really pretty! I'd have trouble making up my mind. When I first started getting into jade, I wanted everything! UJ was the only online shop that regularly had smaller size bangles that I trusted to be grade A, plus I liked opaque jade. About a third of my current collection comes from UJ because of that. Here are my UJ bangles and beads.
Thank you! I try to get them into rotation, but they are a little big, so I worry about snagging them on things. Dare I say it? I might have too much jade. lol I should schedule rotation to make sure they all see some sun.