Everyday Jadeite - love it, buy it, now you must wear it! Show us the jadeite you are wearing.

[DublinDuck]

 

[Pomelo]

Ya’ll know I love jade!

Lovely collection, I really like your small everyday cabochons - they look so comfy and fabulous!

 

[Pomelo]

I bought a pair of icy jadeite snakes and had one set as a ring (with a foil back).

Really enjoying the look of icy jade with diamonds these days (note that the tennis bracelet is moissanite - have been trialling different ctw to see which one I like most!).

 

[Crimson]

I bought a pair of icy jadeite snakes and had one set as a ring (with a foil back).

Really enjoying the look of icy jade with diamonds these days (note that the tennis bracelet is moissanite - have been trialling different ctw to see which one I like most!).

Hooray for the snake! It looks so stylish andhappy in its ring setting.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Ya’ll know I love jade!

the ring is giving me heart palpatations,

ill have to come back to admire your others

 

[LilAlex]

I bought a pair of icy jadeite snakes and had one set as a ring (with a foil back).

That ring is insane! I agree on the match with diamonds!

 

[Crimson]

Life in Copenhagen with jadeite.
Admiring roadside blooms.

At the supermarket.

At my favourite bakery in Islands Brygge, founded by a Japanese who was inspired by Denmark

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I’m in love with your snake ring @Pomelo and wish I could buy one like that for Lil Sis. Alas I’ve lost all my jadeite contacts and you are right that when the opportunity arises, you should buy!

Lil Sis enjoying her lavender.

 

[Pomelo]

Life in Copenhagen with jadeite.
Admiring roadside blooms.

At the supermarket.

At my favourite bakery in Islands Brygge, founded by a Japanese who was inspired by Denmark

This is the kind of stack I wanna be rocking!

 

[Odyssey44]

Finally I add my ring, that I am really loving wearing! I was waiting until I could do the shopping cart photo, inspired by mellowyellowgirl! It cracks me up. I see Crimson does these photos too! I added a produce shot as well. I love the encouragement to wear my ring anywhere and everywhere!

https://imgur.com/a/0gLT57Y

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Finally I add my ring, that I am really loving wearing! I was waiting until I could do the shopping cart photo, inspired by mellowyellowgirl! It cracks me up. I see Crimson does these photos too! I added a produce shot as well. I love the encouragement to wear my ring anywhere and everywhere!

https://imgur.com/a/0gLT57Y

Omg!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!

Beautiful beautiful ring and she looks amazing on you! She’s soooooo glowy as well!!!!!

 

[Odyssey44]

I bought a pair of icy jadeite snakes and had one set as a ring (with a foil back).

Really enjoying the look of icy jade with diamonds these days (note that the tennis bracelet is moissanite - have been trialling different ctw to see which one I like most!).

Of course the jewelry is lovely, but I have not noticed how beautiful your hands are! Your nail bed is so long and pretty, as are your fingers! All rings will look great on you!

 

[Odyssey44]

Omg!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!

Beautiful beautiful ring and she looks amazing on you! She’s soooooo glowy as well!!!!!

Thank you dear! Your lavender ring started my interest in jadeite! It means a lot that you approve of my first jadeite piece!! You told me from the sale picture you loved it and you were not wrong!

 

[Crimson]

Finally I add my ring, that I am really loving wearing! I was waiting until I could do the shopping cart photo, inspired by mellowyellowgirl! It cracks me up. I see Crimson does these photos too! I added a produce shot as well. I love the encouragement to wear my ring anywhere and everywhere!

https://imgur.com/a/0gLT57Y

Yay! Thanks for sharing your joy, @Odyessy44! Your manicure and the jadeite really set one another off. Love the watermelon shot! Yes, wear it anywhere and everywhere you please

 

[Pomelo]

Finally I add my ring, that I am really loving wearing! I was waiting until I could do the shopping cart photo, inspired by mellowyellowgirl! It cracks me up. I see Crimson does these photos too! I added a produce shot as well. I love the encouragement to wear my ring anywhere and everywhere!

https://imgur.com/a/0gLT57Y

Green jadeite on green produce cracked me up! So great to see such a beautiful ring in the wild

 

[Pomelo]

Spotted this pair of 14mm x 2mm green circular “no trouble” plaque (slightly different to bi which have rounded edges).

When I asked if the edges could be rounded off, the seller said that it’s too thin to undergo more grinding. They also said that, if it was a traditional bi, the pricing would be much more (which I agree with, but need to take into consideration that traditional bi need to be thicker for the same diameter).

The base is glutinous-icy (see the plaques held up against the light) and the streaks of green are slightly lighter in colour than my photos (on-ear shots are more accurate).

The best thing is, I didn’t need to have them set! My Tiffany DBTY studs fit the central holes perfectly so I simply thread them through.

I guess they qualify as a pair of green jade ear jackets?!

 

[michellechan2211]

This is just one of my fun purchases in the wild. Yes, it is a goldfish. ^^

 

[Spring Azure]

When I first started buying jade, I tested the waters with Canadian nephrite. It’s so affordable, comparatively speaking. Here is a budget find! I think it’s such a cheerful shade of green.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I wish there were bigger but they are nice and juicy looking

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Spotted this pair of 14mm x 2mm green circular “no trouble” plaque (slightly different to bi which have rounded edges).

When I asked if the edges could be rounded off, the seller said that it’s too thin to undergo more grinding. They also said that, if it was a traditional bi, the pricing would be much more (which I agree with, but need to take into consideration that traditional bi need to be thicker for the same diameter).

The base is glutinous-icy (see the plaques held up against the light) and the streaks of green are slightly lighter in colour than my photos (on-ear shots are more accurate).

The best thing is, I didn’t need to have them set! My Tiffany DBTY studs fit the central holes perfectly so I simply thread them through.

I guess they qualify as a pair of green jade ear jackets?!

love these
they look so youthful and modern
and not sure if this is the right word
but fresh

 

[Begonia]

Ok.
Don't laugh.
My cheap as borscht jadeite bead bracelet I put together from odds and ends, to wear to work.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Ok.
Don't laugh.
My cheap as borscht jadeite bead bracelet I put together from odds and ends, to wear to work.

sometimes odds and ends work out as well as the projects they almost became part of
sometimes better !
and these guys get to be worn often !

 

[Begonia]

sometimes odds and ends work out as well as the projects they almost became part of
sometimes better !
and these guys get to be worn often !

So true!

 

[Begonia]

Restringing an old Myanmar jade bracelet. I like the gentle colors on this one a lot.

 

[Pomelo]

Enjoying your pastel coloured bracelets @Begonia ! Your Myanmar beads have lovely zhongshui. Forgive my ignorance, what is borscht jadeite?

I just received this pair of small jadeite studs. Can you believe the settings cost more than 4x the jadeite cabochons itself?! That’s because of the black dots, which I figured wouldn’t be noticeable once on the ear (and if someone does notice them, they’re probably too close ).

Photos under direct sunlight and diffused light:




Comparing the cabs (top pair) with singles (bottom two). My pair of cabs were less than 1/10-15th the price of the singles due to the difference in cleanliness and glow. It’s pretty stark how extra glow exponentially affects the price!



ETA: these cabs are set with “closed back” to enhance the glow.

As per the image above, unset pieces that aren’t top quality are often sold with a silver foil paper backing to enhance the glow (you can just about see the outline of the paper around the cabs). You can of course ask for the silver foil paper to be removed when making an assessment.

 

[Begonia]

Enjoying your pastel coloured bracelets @Begonia ! Your Myanmar beads have lovely zhongshui. Forgive my ignorance, what is borscht jadeite?

I just received this pair of small jadeite studs. Can you believe the settings cost more than 4x the jadeite cabochons itself?! That’s because of the black dots, which I figured wouldn’t be noticeable once on the ear (and if someone does notice them, they’re probably too close ).

Photos under direct sunlight and diffused light:




Comparing the cabs (top pair) with singles (bottom two). My pair of cabs were less than 1/10-15th the price of the singles due to the difference in cleanliness and glow. It’s pretty stark how extra glow exponentially affects the price!



ETA: these cabs are set with “closed back” to enhance the glow.

As per the image above, unset pieces that aren’t top quality are often sold with a silver foil paper backing to enhance the glow (you can just about see the outline of the paper around the cabs). You can of course ask for the silver foil paper to be removed when making an assessment.

Those are pure loveliness! They g l o w.


It's an old saying. Borscht is cabbage soup and the saying means my stuff is pretty cheap. Mine are also low quality but I am a beader on a budget so bought what was available locally and very inexpensive.

 

[Crimson]

Those are pure loveliness! They g l o w.


It's an old saying. Borscht is cabbage soup and the saying means my stuff is pretty cheap. Mine are also low quality but I am a beader on a budget so bought what was available locally and very inexpensive.

@Begonia The Borscht comparison is so cute. Here, the beads are called bubbles, or boba, because they look like the bubbles in bubble tea! They look sweet

 

[Crimson]

I just received this pair of small jadeite studs. Can you believe the settings cost more than 4x the jadeite cabochons itself?! That’s because of the black dots, which I figured wouldn’t be noticeable once on the ear (and if someone does notice them, they’re probably too close ).

Photos under direct sunlight and diffused light:




Comparing the cabs (top pair) with singles (bottom two). My pair of cabs were less than 1/10-15th the price of the singles due to the difference in cleanliness and glow. It’s pretty stark how extra glow exponentially affects the price!

As per the image above, unset pieces that aren’t top quality are often sold with a silver foil paper backing to enhance the glow (you can just about see the outline of the paper around the cabs). You can of course ask for the silver foil paper to be removed when making an assessment.

@Pomelo, those studs go so well with your other earrings.
You made some really important.
Glow counts for a lot in jadeite, as it does in emerald and spinel.
Thanks for sharing about the foil. It doesn’t just help the jadeite to glow, but in some cases, it also hides any flaws on the back of the stone.

 

[Pomelo]

Not sure why I can’t quote you directly @Crimson so I’ll paste it here

“
@Pomelo, those studs go so well with your other earrings.
You made some really important.
Glow counts for a lot in jadeite, as it does in emerald and spinel.
Thanks for sharing about the foil. It doesn’t just help the jadeite to glow, but in some cases, it also hides any flaws on the back of the stone.”

Thank you! This pair will be a birthday gift for my mum. She doesn’t own any jadeite and this pair is dainty enough for her conservative work environment plus comfortable enough for wearing 24/7. She doesn’t normally say yes to presents so I’m thrilled that she actually wanted these!

Out of interest, do you have a preference for the glow in emeralds vs jadeite? I had been looking at emerald cabs for years but never pulled the trigger because everything glowy was out of my price range, but green jadeite is ticking my boxes for a glowy green!

 

[higanbanya]

Jadeite ring that I’m always reaching for! Tempted to go into the realm of jadeite bangles.. if only I could get the sizing right!