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#12,766
efleon said:
Hi ladies, I've been lurking for awhile and you motivated me to haul out my Hong Kong jade bracelet which I love and need to wear more. I truly think it helped me recover faster from this flu I've been in bed with for three days!
I have a question re size. I think my bracelet is a 55 mm. I also think from reading your thread that it's 11mm wide and a "D" or comfort style. Am I correct because I'm shopping for the matching lavender one (that I didn't buy in HK and should've!!!!!) and don't want to be wrong on size.View attachment 3607441
Ps-jademommie I like the thinner...color is better especially on second pic of first post!
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Hello Efleon and welcome to the forum! Your bangle is beautiful. I really like the soft bluish green. It's hard to tell from the pics but it almost looks like a princess rather than a d shape to me. Does it have a flat inner diameter or is the bangle rounded like a tube? Regarding the size it does look to be approx 55 mm but remember measuring like that is not fully accurate but will give you a good ballpark.
Sorry you've been battling the flu and hope you are felling better now:smile: Some do believe Jade has healing powers.
Thank you on your input regarding the two bangles I posted. In the end I chose the thinner bangle but realized it was sold the day I wanted to buy it. :crybaby:
 
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IMG_3272.JPG Heartbreaking! But honestly they were both beautiful so you can't go wrong.
I looked again at that photo of my piece and it's deceiving because when I run my hand over the bracelet and hold it up it has a decided flat portion on the inside that weirdly was not captured in the photo. I'm certain it is NOT a chubby princess style circular all around (which is on my wish list btw!!).
It was 20 years ago but I remember going to the Kowloon bazaar and, knowing nothing about jade, I realized it would be foolish to purchase there so my brother and I went to a jewelry store (the name escapes me) which was considered "the best". It had a certificate that I promptly lost (because I was 20-something). I think they steered me in the right direction but I've mourned that matching lavender bracelet ever since!
Here's a pic right after I bought it. See how I'm holding my wrist out! (And ok...lots more than 20 years ago!!)
 
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efleon said:
View attachment 3607889 Heartbreaking! But honestly they were both beautiful so you can't go wrong.
I looked again at that photo of my piece and it's deceiving because when I run my hand over the bracelet and hold it up it has a decided flat portion on the inside that weirdly was not captured in the photo. I'm certain it is NOT a chubby princess style circular all around (which is on my wish list btw!!).
It was 20 years ago but I remember going to the Kowloon bazaar and, knowing nothing about jade, I realized it would be foolish to purchase there so my brother and I went to a jewelry store (the name escapes me) which was considered "the best". It had a certificate that I promptly lost (because I was 20-something). I think they steered me in the right direction but I've mourned that matching lavender bracelet ever since!
Here's a pic right after I bought it. See how I'm holding my wrist out! (And ok...lots more than 20 years ago!!)
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You look great with your bangle on:). You both look so happy and the bangle really compliments your outfit. Thank you for sharing such a special photo from 20 years ago. Perhaps someday you will find that lavender bangle - or at least one that captures you the way that one did.
 
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efleon said:
Hi ladies, I've been lurking for awhile and you motivated me to haul out my Hong Kong jade bracelet which I love and need to wear more. I truly think it helped me recover faster from this flu I've been in bed with for three days!
I have a question re size. I think my bracelet is a 55 mm. I also think from reading your thread that it's 11mm wide and a "D" or comfort style. Am I correct because I'm shopping for the matching lavender one (that I didn't buy in HK and should've!!!!!) and don't want to be wrong on size.
Ps-jademommie I like the thinner...color is better especially on second pic of first post!
Click to expand...

efleon said:
Heartbreaking! But honestly they were both beautiful so you can't go wrong.
I looked again at that photo of my piece and it's deceiving because when I run my hand over the bracelet and hold it up it has a decided flat portion on the inside that weirdly was not captured in the photo. I'm certain it is NOT a chubby princess style circular all around (which is on my wish list btw!!).
It was 20 years ago but I remember going to the Kowloon bazaar and, knowing nothing about jade, I realized it would be foolish to purchase there so my brother and I went to a jewelry store (the name escapes me) which was considered "the best". It had a certificate that I promptly lost (because I was 20-something). I think they steered me in the right direction but I've mourned that matching lavender bracelet ever since!
Here's a pic right after I bought it. See how I'm holding my wrist out! (And ok...lots more than 20 years ago!!)
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Aloha efleon! Gorgeous bangle!! I like the color, grain, and translucency on it. Your pic looks lovely and the bangle looks great with your outfit. I think your bangle is like my Smoke. It looks very much like a round princess but instead of being a very round "O" on the cross section, it does have the flattish part that touches the skin. I still consider it a princess. though I do have bangles that are really round. I also have one that is more oval shape () - slightly taller than she is wide. "D" shapes really do look like "D" like in this picture.

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Here are some shots of my Smoke (before I stopped taking her off) that kind of show her flattish inner, while still being mostly round.

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If you like the way your present bangle fits, the best way to get your size is to just head down to the hardware shop (or Amazon) and get some calipers to measure yours. Using the ruler/measuring tape can be inaccurate. Even half-to-1mm makes a big difference in comfort for me.
 
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efleon said:
View attachment 3607889 Heartbreaking! But honestly they were both beautiful so you can't go wrong.
I looked again at that photo of my piece and it's deceiving because when I run my hand over the bracelet and hold it up it has a decided flat portion on the inside that weirdly was not captured in the photo. I'm certain it is NOT a chubby princess style circular all around (which is on my wish list btw!!).
It was 20 years ago but I remember going to the Kowloon bazaar and, knowing nothing about jade, I realized it would be foolish to purchase there so my brother and I went to a jewelry store (the name escapes me) which was considered "the best". It had a certificate that I promptly lost (because I was 20-something). I think they steered me in the right direction but I've mourned that matching lavender bracelet ever since!
Here's a pic right after I bought it. See how I'm holding my wrist out! (And ok...lots more than 20 years ago!!)
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Sounds like you had fun and you are a very pretty lady.
 
#12,777
crosso said:
Hi jadies, hope all are having a wonderful Saturday!View attachment 3609628View attachment 3609629 I am happily working on my latest jewelry making project and thought I'd share. This wire wrapping business is slow going, but I think the end result will be a pretty spring necklace. The flower carved beads are lavender jadeite and the tiny green beads are chrysoprase.
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This will be perfect for Spring Crosso - I love it! Will you have enough material to make a matching bracelet or flower earrings?
 
#12,778
crosso said:
Hi jadies, hope all are having a wonderful Saturday!View attachment 3609628View attachment 3609629 I am happily working on my latest jewelry making project and thought I'd share. This wire wrapping business is slow going, but I think the end result will be a pretty spring necklace. The flower carved beads are lavender jadeite and the tiny green beads are chrysoprase.
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Love the flowers and balance of colors! Is this going to be a regular length or opera length style? The spacing looks great. What's the source for the flowers?

Dynasty said:
Enjoy LADIES!!!
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Thanks for sharing Dynasty! Did you purchase this one? I like how glassy it is.
 
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Thank you, JKP and 2BJM! There were only 9 flower beads, so the necklace will be about 19" long. The flower beads were already in a necklace that I bought from Suzanne's Corner, but I didn't like the chain and did not know what the green beads were. I wanted a softer green and found the tiny chrysoprase beads on Etsy ftom a Canadian seller. As for earrings and bracelet , I may wear either of these and think Sweet Dreams, my soft lavender smooth bangle or Iris, my pale lavender carved one, might look nice with it.Screenshot_2017-01-26-18-40-22.png20170218_122243.jpeg20151113_120114.jpeg20160220_151612.jpeg
 
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crosso said:
Thank you, JKP and 2BJM! There were only 9 flower beads, so the necklace will be about 19" long. The flower beads were already in a necklace that I bought from Suzanne's Corner, but I didn't like the chain and did not know what the green beads were. I wanted a softer green and found the tiny chrysoprase beads on Etsy ftom a Canadian seller. As for earrings and bracelet , I may wear either of these and think Sweet Dreams, my soft lavender smooth bangle or Iris, my pale lavender carved one, might look nice with it.View attachment 3609919View attachment 3609920View attachment 3609928View attachment 3609929
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Seeet Dreams and Iris will pair beautifully with your new necklace. Your green bangles may look nice too as it'll pick up the colour of those little green beads :)
 
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