Evaluating jadeite (feicui)

[Crimson]

The weather outside is frightful!
So I thought I would post this beautiful winter queen necklace.
I feel better already!
Just curious. Between this necklace and those killer earrings, which would you choose?

 

[dk168]

The weather outside is frightful!
So I thought I would post this beautiful winter queen necklace.
I feel better already!
Just curious. Between this necklace and those killer earrings, which would you choose?

Given the choices, I would opt for the necklace as it is grand and has more presence compared with the earrings IMHO.

DK

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I'm with @dk168 on this too @Crimson

It was a hard hard hard choice but I do think the necklace will make a greater impact from an outfit perspective simply because it is "bigger"

They are both gorgeous, it honestly came down to "What is more visible" for me.

 

[MMtwo]

Aghhhh.

(edit) Okay, now that I have calmed down, the practical side of me says the item you would wear the most often, and be appropriate more places.

Impact? With your beautiful hair up. the earrings would just own the room. However, I know you have fabulous green earrings now. Do you have any necklaces like that lovely, princess icy necklace? It is so striking on the dark background of your top. Really, you have the BEST dilemmas

 

[dk168]

The issue I might have with the necklace is that, I might need to add some kind of extender at the back, so that it is long enough to sit well over a Mandarin style dress collar as seen in the photo.

Also, how would it look sitting against your bare skin? Would it still be as striking?

DK

 

[Crimson]

Given the choices, I would opt for the necklace as it is grand and has more presence compared with the earrings IMHO.

DK

Yes, the necklace is grander. It has more volume and it isn’t flat. The surface is curved and for such a big piece, it doesn’t feel heavy, uncomfortable or irritating.

I'm with @dk168 on this too @Crimson

It was a hard hard hard choice but I do think the necklace will make a greater impact from an outfit perspective simply because it is "bigger"
They are both gorgeous, it honestly came down to "What is more visible" for me.

Haha! True to your preferences!, @mellowyellowgirl It is intricate and well made, it has that ice and snow feeling because it is encrusted with 11 ct of diamonds - yum!

Aghhhh.

(edit) Okay, now that I have calmed down, the practical side of me says the item you would wear the most often, and be appropriate more places.

Impact? With your beautiful hair up. the earrings would just own the room. However, I know you have fabulous green earrings now. Do you have any necklaces like that lovely, princess icy necklace? It is so striking on the dark background of your top. Really, you have the BEST dilemmas

My hair is usually down so earrings tend to disappear. But if I wore this pair, I would have to wear my hair up!
It seems odd but I think the necklace would get more wear especially if I just wear them in place of pearls (LOL)…
I don’t have any necklaces like this one - hmm. You have you just given me a good excuse, @MMtwo. You are the best, hehe!

The issue I might have with the necklace is that, I might need to add some kind of extender at the back, so that it is long enough to sit well over a Mandarin style dress collar as seen in the photo.

Also, how would it look sitting against your bare skin? Would it still be as striking?

DK

The necklace is one sculptural piece, with no extender. It is one of those unfriendly “take it or leave it” pieces.
You have a very good point @dk168. The necklace doesn’t really stand out on my skin (see pic below). The diamonds look fine but the jadeite cabs just blend in, groan. The necklace would do better on a tanned or deeper complexion.

Anyway, as one of the jewellers told me, it is a new year with countless possibilities and more jewellery! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

BTW @MMtwo hope you are safe from that awful chill!

i

 

[dk168]

Yes, the necklace is grander. It has more volume and it isn’t flat. The surface is curved and for such a big piece, it doesn’t feel heavy, uncomfortable or irritating.



Haha! True to your preferences!, @mellowyellowgirl It is intricate and well made, it has that ice and snow feeling because it is encrusted with 11 ct of diamonds - yum!



My hair is usually down so earrings tend to disappear. But if I wore this pair, I would have to wear my hair up!
It seems odd but I think the necklace would get more wear especially if I just wear them in place of pearls (LOL)…
I don’t have any necklaces like this one - hmm. You have you just given me a good excuse, @MMtwo. You are the best, hehe!



The necklace is one sculptural piece, with no extender. It is one of those unfriendly “take it or leave it” pieces.
You have a very good point @dk168. The necklace doesn’t really stand out on my skin (see pic below). The diamonds look fine but the jadeite cabs just blend in, groan. The necklace would do better on a tanned or deeper complexion.

Anyway, as one of the jewellers told me, it is a new year with countless possibilities and more jewellery! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

BTW @MMtwo hope you are safe from that awful chill!

i

Hmmm, I might have to change my vote to the earrings as the necklace is somewhat limited in what you could wear with it.

DK

 

[Pomelo]

The weather outside is frightful!
So I thought I would post this beautiful winter queen necklace.
I feel better already!
Just curious. Between this necklace and those killer earrings, which would you choose?

A bit late, but I vote earrings all the way! I think they’re:
- Vibrant (esp with the pave) to stand out against dark hair if you wear your hair down
- More opportunities to wear them: is more casual than the grand necklace which would only come out in very formal settings IMO
- You can wear it with Minerva EVERYDAY if you want!

 

[MMtwo]

Oh my gosh, I am still imagining owning those earrings. They are so epic. I mean, I’d wear them for zoom calls with my stretchy pants, hoodie and bifocals. Eh, I live vicariously, beautiful lady. Whatever you choose, I am always a fan of your collecting.

 

[Crimson]

A bit late, but I vote earrings all the way! I think they’re:
- Vibrant (esp with the pave) to stand out against dark hair if you wear your hair down
- More opportunities to wear them: is more casual than the grand necklace which would only come out in very formal settings IMO
- You can wear it with Minerva EVERYDAY if you want!

With Minerva every day! That is is sooo tempting, @Pomelo you’ve got me.

Oh my gosh, I am still imagining owning those earrings. They are so epic. I mean, I’d wear them for zoom calls with my stretchy pants, hoodie and bifocals. Eh, I live vicariously, beautiful lady. Whatever you choose, I am always a fan of your collecting.

Zoom? 100%
Imagine, more please! At the grocery store, while gardening, at dance class (maybe not, they might hit the face), at the sea. In a gown, shorts,, leggings or sundress. Infinite possibilities if only my sensitive ears would behave.