The JADE thread!

[gogo94]

Hi and welcome! So sorry to hear about your broken ring... was it a cabochon set in a metal band, or was it a completely stone ring? Can it be repaired or reset? I love black jade. I know some people feel uncomfortable wearing banded or hinged bangles because a jade bangle is supposed to be "protective" and if broken, then it's done its job as a protector. However, I would have no qualms about wearing a bangle that is banded or hinged if it is grade A, pleasing to my eye, and a friendly price. haha

I'm not usually superstitious, but I did purchase a used bangle that kind of felt "angry" for the lack of a better word. It didn't change till I paired with another bangle that seemed to "clear" it . It was a very unusual feeling. Now, any new bangles go with me to the beach at least once to bath in the salt water which is supposed to be "cleasening", and that seems to settle everything to neutral.

Thanks Junkenpo. It's reassuring that there are people buying hinged pieces. Let me find out more details on the piece from the seller and will decide from there!

The ring is a complete stone ring with a gold plated butterfly on top. Ring was cracked and broken in half! Still keeping it in my jewellery box but it's beyond repair unless glueing it....! Sad...

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Hello everyone, I just started following this thread yesterday! There are so much info and lots of great jade candies. I own several small pieces like rings and pendant.my black jade ring broke recently

This year is a memorable year personally and now I'm totally looking for a jade bangle. I saw a vintage bangle with hinges but usually people only put hinges if the bangle was cracked or broken. Am I crazy to still go for it?! Or new one is the general rule for jade? I heard some old ones were put in a tomb...

Would be great to hear your advice! Once I get home I'll post some of the pieces I have !

Welcome Gogo94 ! . I'm sorry to hear about your ring. I love black Jade as well. Would love to see your other pieces and more than happy to share in your quest to find a bangle

 

[gogo94]

Thank you ladies! Hopefully I can share more about my quest on the bangle soon. Still researching and taking my time to visit some local shops next week.

Here are my small pieces.....first one is a pendant. It's a very adorable gift. The others are rings. One honey, one pale green and one with veins. I got all of the rings from the same shop in hk. The last one is my favourite but I rarely have chances to wear it. As soon as I saw it in the shop I just couldn't let go.

I'm struggling a bit with the stone rings coz I can't wear them daily with my keyboard work.

 

[dster1]

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting.

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

 

[elizabethtwrs]

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting. View attachment 3617062 View attachment 3617063View attachment 3617066

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

It's gorgeous! Love the translucency and the lavender colour of the bangle. Looks great on you!

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Thank you ladies! Hopefully I can share more about my quest on the bangle soon. Still researching and taking my time to visit some local shops next week.

Here are my small pieces.....first one is a pendant. It's a very adorable gift. The others are rings. One honey, one pale green and one with veins. I got all of the rings from the same shop in hk. The last one is my favourite but I rarely have chances to wear it. As soon as I saw it in the shop I just couldn't let go.

I'm struggling a bit with the stone rings coz I can't wear them daily with my keyboard work.

You have a lovely collection. I especially love your yellow rose ring! It's exquisite - thanks for sharing and looking forward to when you buy your first bangle

 

[2boys_jademommy]

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting. View attachment 3617062 View attachment 3617063View attachment 3617066

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

It's so pretty!! Looks amazing on you
I wouldn't worry too much about wearing your bangle in the pool - not like you will be swimming everyday with it in which case may affect the Jade. I've worn mine a few times in the pool. Just be careful you don't hit the side of the pool with it.

 

[Luvthybag]

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting. View attachment 3617062 View attachment 3617063View attachment 3617066

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

Very beautiful, it looks absolutely gorgeous on you[emoji106] You already did some research and know you better not wear it to pools, so as you said, better play safe.

 

[Junkenpo]

Thank you ladies! Hopefully I can share more about my quest on the bangle soon. Still researching and taking my time to visit some local shops next week.

Here are my small pieces.....first one is a pendant. It's a very adorable gift. The others are rings. One honey, one pale green and one with veins. I got all of the rings from the same shop in hk. The last one is my favourite but I rarely have chances to wear it. As soon as I saw it in the shop I just couldn't let go.

I'm struggling a bit with the stone rings coz I can't wear them daily with my keyboard work.

Gorgeous pieces! that pendant is icy! I really like that yellowish carved one on the left. The flower ring is great, too. It's fun hunting for new jade.

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting.

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

Beautiful bangle! It looks like a great fit, very feminine.

I haven't had any problems wearing my bangles in the pools or to the beach or in the shower. I've worn Smoke 24/7 always on never off since late 2014... I haven't seen any change in quality or translucency. I do remember reading that jade can go dry/brittle if "cooked" but I would imagine that it would require higher heat than what we can stand as bathing in hot water or hot pool. Enjoy!

 

[Junkenpo]

And here's my latest impulse purchase. Bidding went higher than I expected and more than I actually really wanted to spend, so I'm reviewing my collection and might pare down and sell some other lesser worn things off. (sigh). It's silly because I already have a beaded bracelet in these colors, but these beads are bigger and more translucent. Holding a loupe to the camera phone works to get closer up pics! You can really see that the black beads aren't all the way black.

 

[dster1]

It's so pretty!! Looks amazing on you
I wouldn't worry too much about wearing your bangle in the pool - not like you will be swimming everyday with it in which case may affect the Jade. I've worn mine a few times in the pool. Just be careful you don't hit the side of the pool with it.

Gorgeous pieces! that pendant is icy! I really like that yellowish carved one on the left. The flower ring is great, too. It's fun hunting for new jade.



Beautiful bangle! It looks like a great fit, very feminine.

I haven't had any problems wearing my bangles in the pools or to the beach or in the shower. I've worn Smoke 24/7 always on never off since late 2014... I haven't seen any change in quality or translucency. I do remember reading that jade can go dry/brittle if "cooked" but I would imagine that it would require higher heat than what we can stand as bathing in hot water or hot pool. Enjoy!

Thank you for the reassurance! I only plan to be in the pool or hot springs a few days out of the entire year. I'd probably rinse off right after anyway.

 

[Silver Mom]

Hi jadies, so excited to share pictures of my bangle that arrived yesterday! It was a tight squeeze but I'm really enjoying the close fit. Here are some photos in Various lighting. View attachment 3617062 View attachment 3617063View attachment 3617066

Does anyone have experience with wearing jade bangles to hot springs or pools? I'm afraid hat this bangle can't be easily removed so plan to wear it 24/7. Will jadeite get damaged? I did some googling and the general advice is to play it more safe and remove all jewelry but I know some ladies here have forever bangles that can't be removed.

I could be wrong but it was my understanding that Grade A Jade does not damage very easily. However, Grade B jade that is polymer filled can be easily damaged. Because it is filled with polymer it can break down over time and is naturally very brittle because of the treatment that it received. If you have a Grade B jade you should be very careful with it because heat and sunlight can damage it. Grade A jade however is very strong and can be passed down from generation to generation. In the olden times it was even made into tools. Because Grade A jade is found deep in the earth where there is a lot of heat and pressure I don't think that anything your body can stand would affect it. I have heard that jadeite jade has a crystalline structure though so if you bang your jade in the wrong way it could chip or crack so in that regard you might have to be careful when stacking. Nephrite jade on the other hand has fibres that interlock so it is tougher and will not crack as easily. Nephrite is a softer stone than jadeite so it will be easier to scratch from what I have heard. Although I did try to scratch a piece of nephrite with a nail once and it really had no effect so I don't know. All this is just my opinion but not really sure so you can take it with a grain of salt. LOL

 

[gogo94]

Dater and jukenpo you both got such nice pieces!! It might sound crazy but I couldn't help to check and gradually go through the older posts to see the different lovely pieces posted before.

About grade a, I have also looking at some tips in the older posts to identify grade a. But still cannot get a sense of it...too new to choosing jade.. so far I trust the seller. My usual seller does not make or design jade anymore and she changed to precious stones nowadays. Now I'm in search for a reasonably priced shop and / or even go online!

 

[JadedJae]

Hi Jadies~

Just wanted to take a min to upload pics on a matching loose cabochon that I just got to go with my bangle - I will get it set soon [emoji4] Thanks for letting me share and do keep those posts coming!

JJ

 

[JadedJae]

Hello everyone, I just started following this thread yesterday! There are so much info and lots of great jade candies. I own several small pieces like rings and pendant.my black jade ring broke recently

This year is a memorable year personally and now I'm totally looking for a jade bangle. I saw a vintage bangle with hinges but usually people only put hinges if the bangle was cracked or broken. Am I crazy to still go for it?! Or new one is the general rule for jade? I heard some old ones were put in a tomb...

Would be great to hear your advice! Once I get home I'll post some of the pieces I have !

Welcome gogo94!! I personally love the vintage hinged bangle look too (despite the chinese belief that all hinged bangles are broken bangles that have served their purpose in protecting the wearer) and i think its a personal preference really.. do keep us posted on your hunt and all the best! [emoji4]

JJ