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#12,886
Junkenpo said:
Oh my stars! That carved mixed color bangle is GORGEOUS!! I have no words for how much I love it and how envious I am that you can walk in and try such lovelies on and walk out with them. It's the best of all worlds for me.. carved, green, lavender, and chubby princess. lol The only way it could be topped would be if it had a tiny bat somewhere, too. hahaha...

The red one is stunning, too. I'd wind up wearing them on alternating days. I love carved bangles so so much...
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Thank you I am happy with the decision, this is my first carved bangle. It feels like a piece of icy candy.
 
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#12,887
Junkenpo said:
My set for today... there's just something about black and gold together that makes me happy.

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Beautiful set. I love how the yellow gold brings everything together and warms the black Jade.
 
#12,889
Redkoi01 said:
Update, I went back to the Kuala Lumpur Jade Museum and found the combination of both with a beautiful carving my last choice was between the green princess and the mixed coloured one which ended up winning the race. Usually the carving ones have flaws hidden between the carving, this one is flawless. Amazing how lavender changes so much depending on the lightning conditions.
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Its soooo pretty!! I must be hungry cuz it reminds me of fusilli pasta... hehehe
 
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#12,890
The carved multi colour bangle is so pretty and icy!!! Really happy for you!!

I have been researching on hinged bangles. Seem like a lot of the nice ones are vintage. Also come across some sites selling Ming's Honolulu pieces. The prices of the Mings seem to be marked higher than the others. Also notice that there is a huge variations of the stamps. Some are carved very neatly and some are handwriting looking scratch.

I'm not sure if they are all authentic! Here are some links for reference. Not sure if any jadies have experience on Mings pieces and how to confirm it's real....

https://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/132099652443
This is neat stamp

https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/243269798/vintage-mings-hawaii-jade-14k-yellow
This is out of my price range but the stamp looks raw..
 
#12,891
gogo94 said:
The carved multi colour bangle is so pretty and icy!!! Really happy for you!!

I have been researching on hinged bangles. Seem like a lot of the nice ones are vintage. Also come across some sites selling Ming's Honolulu pieces. The prices of the Mings seem to be marked higher than the others. Also notice that there is a huge variations of the stamps. Some are carved very neatly and some are handwriting looking scratch.

I'm not sure if they are all authentic! Here are some links for reference. Not sure if any jadies have experience on Mings pieces and how to confirm it's real....

https://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/132099652443
This is neat stamp

https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/243269798/vintage-mings-hawaii-jade-14k-yellow
This is out of my price range but the stamp looks raw..
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Hi gogo94! You picked out some really pretty bangles! We had a Ming's collector posting last year with some really pretty pieces. I hope she still lurks and comes back to comment. For me, I have a couple signed pieces and some I'm fairly positive are unsigned Ming's.

The first one I would feel definitely feel confident about being a Ming's. Stamp looks right, the style of the gold hinges, and the style of the jade all point to a Ming's bangle. The second one... could be, but I'm not as confident about it. Some Ming's were hand signed. I'd ask for a straight on picture of the carving on the gold band to see how well it matches other Ming's bangles gold patterns. For me, at that price alone, I wouldn't even be considering it. Ming's is a collectible sure, since they aren't making more... but for that price, you could get a really really nice jade bangle and/or custom a hinged bangle that looks very similar!
 
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#12,893
Junkenpo said:
Hi gogo94! You picked out some really pretty bangles! We had a Ming's collector posting last year with some really pretty pieces. I hope she still lurks and comes back to comment. For me, I have a couple signed pieces and some I'm fairly positive are unsigned Ming's.

The first one I would feel definitely feel confident about being a Ming's. Stamp looks right, the style of the gold hinges, and the style of the jade all point to a Ming's bangle. The second one... could be, but I'm not as confident about it. Some Ming's were hand signed. I'd ask for a straight on picture of the carving on the gold band to see how well it matches other Ming's bangles gold patterns. For me, at that price alone, I wouldn't even be considering it. Ming's is a collectible sure, since they aren't making more... but for that price, you could get a really really nice jade bangle and/or custom a hinged bangle that looks very similar!
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Thank you!! That's very helpful! Would do some comparison to reference online too. At least I know the first style is an authentic one :) I agree that the second one is totally out of price range. What a crazy mark up..The first one is already pricey and have to really consider hard for a bangle this price. Continuing my quest of hinged bangle. Will keep you all posted.

Your Ming earrings are STUNNING on the last post!! Impeccable craftsmanship!
 
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#12,897
2boys_jademommy said:
Beautiful JKP:smile:. I love the slim marquise ring and of course the earrings. The entire set is gorgeous. Did you pair it with casual , business casual or dressy clothes?
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Thank you! What I like about jade is that it goes with everything! lol If I waited till I had a dressy occasion, I'd wait way too long to wear it. Most of the time I'm wearing my sets to work - polo shirt and jeans or a skirt.

gogo94 said:
My bangle under natural light today in office :p Still a bit greyish. The more I look at it the more I see the patterns! Do you all find that you would see something different the more you look at your jade pieces?
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Oh yes! PL has an icy little heart space, and Leaf has a skull face. lol I also start see more of the unique stone lines and glassy areas.
 
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