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

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I think it would be difficult to find oval bangles (maybe you can try “gui fei” or “guifei” as well?) in anything other than jadeite or high end nephrite because the oval shape is an “undesirable” shape: manufacturers cut oval bangles under two scenarios:
1) When a slab of material can’t extract any more round bangles but there is still material left over, so they cut ovals
2) When a round bangle has been cut but they subsequently discover an inclusion / crack, so it needs to be cut off

Round bangles are more sought after and achieve higher prices, so when planning a slab of raw jadeite, round bangles are drawn in first (esp to achieve the best zhongshui, colour, and to avoid cracks etc).

However, with cheaper and more plentiful material (like nephrite, agate, potentially carnelian but I’ve not looked into carnelian before), there isn’t the need to be so economical with material. I see oval jadeite bangles relatively frequently in China (maybe one out of every 10/20) but can’t remember seeing one in nephrite and would hazard a guess that no one produces them in agate.

Here is how they plan a slab of jadeite: round bangles in sought-after sizes are drawn on first (54, 55, 56mm inner circumference), then smaller/larger round bangles, then oval bangles, and then rings etc. I’ve taken the liberty in blue to show where an oval bangle may end up, so as to avoid the crack in the material



And in scenario 2, when a larger round bangle has an imperfection (blue zigzag) and it’s better to cut it into an oval (white) than an unfeasibly smaller round (blue)

thank you, that is very interesting, sadly does not help my wide hand
but i understand why now (why i can only find oval in jade)
my hand is smallish but very wide accross between thumb and little finger
i just wanted an oval because i thought they were eaiser to get on and off

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Bringing out the jadeite beads even though it’s a cold night!!! Also isn’t Chansey lovely? Can be seen at a distance!

so many beautiful rings, how do you decide who gets to go out to dinner ?

 

[mayaINaU]

I’d love to know more about your bangle! The width is gorgeous, wide bangles have so much gravitas. Yours also looks quite thick, often in China when people buy nephrite bangles, they’ll also take the weight (in grams) into consideration.

Did the seller’s description say anything about the origin and colour etc? It looks like spinach green to me, the most sort after colour in green nephrite

Oh thank you! It means a lot coming from you, because I admire your bangle so much! I bought it from Mats Alice. She didn’t disclose the origin, and didn’t say “spinach,” but she said something like “top color nephrite jade but going for a lower price due to some cracks.” I agree, having seen other nephrite bangles, that this is a rich and shiny green that would have cost more if it were without flaws. And I love the width. It’s 15 mm wide and 68 grams. Did you mean that people would pay more for a heavier bangle, or they look for a certain weight?

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

so many beautiful rings, how do you decide who gets to go out to dinner ?

The rings are easy because I just match them with the dresses, plus there’s a formula of one feature ring and one rummage ring.

Now the wigs, the wigs are much much much harder for me to decide on.

 

[MMtwo]

Still on an ocd journey to replace the lost green bi. I found this in a Canadian Pawn shop for not much. It tested 16k, not marked. The seller said from the 20's and hand polished. I like the soft feathery green. I didn't see the telltale dye in cracks...so, looking forward to it. 30mm, so not too small. LOL, and this could be a peice of treated jade from 1982...

I'm rather funny, but I love the very simple gold bail,and the rustic look.
I'll send it into Mason Kay if it looks okay under the microscope. It needs a bath.

 

[MMtwo]

Your two lavender jade pieces are so special! Any chance we could see a side by side comparison of your lavender pieces?

I saw this lavender cab with a fairly intense lavender colour but it was too small for me.



Cant remember if I’ve posted the comparison pics before, I had a helpful session comparing icy pale lavender vs opaque intense blue-lavender and purple-lavender (not sure if this is the right description, the translation is witch-purple in Chinese)

Love to see the comparisons, thank you. Did you decide if you have a lavender color type you love?

I cannot imagine going jade shopping like that....wow.

 

[Crimson]

Still on an ocd journey to replace the lost green bi. I found this in a Canadian Pawn shop for not much. It tested 16k, not marked. The seller said from the 20's and hand polished. I like the soft feathery green. I didn't see the telltale dye in cracks...so, looking forward to it. 30mm, so not too small. LOL, and this could be a peice of treated jade from 1982...

I'm rather funny, but I love the very simple gold bail,and the rustic look.
I'll send it into Mason Kay if it looks okay under the microscope. It needs a bath.

Ooh, it has such a calm and.peaceful look. I like the simple bail too.
Are they sure there isn’t a hallmark? Might be interesting to view it. Most old jadeite pieces I have come across have a hallmark.

 

[MMtwo]

I felt that way too, very serene. I am reading about orangepeel finish vs actual acid damage spiderwebs. Honestly, I can see the surface is bumpy, but that could be orangepeel and larger crystal size. Onve again I will drive myself crazy wondering about it . When it gets here, I will be able to examine better.
Here is front and back of gold:

 

[Crimson]

I love the information you bring to us! Good to know of the hulu and protection.
I am on the hunt for a bright green bi. I can’t get my lost beauty out of my mind. I almost went forward with a bi from Taiwan, but then the post office closed due to the end of the de minimus 800 exemption. Only jade already in USA for a while, I guess.

Darling butterflies!

Today I wear a bangle that reminds me of calligraphy. It is blueish green bean, with a big green splotch. Still really sad about my broken bangle.

I love Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy. Your comparison is quite apt.
I bought the butterfly brooch as soon as I saw it.
Just after I had paid, another customer called the store asking for it. She had seen it earlier, but didn’t buy it, and then regretted not doing so. Was it fated to be mine?

Your two lavender jade pieces are so special! Any chance we could see a side by side comparison of your lavender pieces?

I saw this lavender cab with a fairly intense lavender colour but it was too small for me.

Yes, I shall do that when I’m less busy and post them to the Evaluating jadeite thread when ready.
I have not bought the darker purple ones because they tend to be less finely textured. However, because of that they tend to have lower prices. They are sometimes labelled as imperial purple.

 

[MMtwo]

The butterflies are perfect for you and I am sure it is fate. They are so delicate. When you have time, maybe a neck shot if you can?

 

[Odyssey44]

Okay a qick update and replies. I went to the Emergicare and had a doctor look at the leg. Mind you, it does not hurt to walk on, bear weight or twist. She checked the alignments and planes and so on and didn't even x-ray it. But she was in chock that the impact did not break my leg. She said it should have. I am walking around fine. Oly discomfort is bruise and swelling. I'll post a picture, but hope it's not too bad to see. I then told my good doctor it was most certainly jade protection True or not, it is the sweetest thought. I will reply in line.

Oh, and pictures of the bangles (the thin black one I already tossed out). Notice it di nt break on the big stoneline. You can also see the case tears from the fall.





I do believe that may have happened and love this. I think you should get a georgeous bangle! I loved what you had shown earlier. The green with black was especially pretty. I look forward to your selection!


I love this story You are a sweet protector and it paid off. I am glad you had extra time with your baby. It is so hard to see them sick. Did you repair the bangle?


I hope that's all the juju that needs absorbing in the near future! I have not decided to send it in yet, but if it did save me, how could I not do it? Still debating w my pocket book.


My knee should hurt much worse than it does. Thank you for always being such a beautiful friend. I am well on the mend I think.

The lines were the spaces between brick.
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Oh, my heart breaks for you to see this.. Your leg looks like you have been run over by a truck! I am so, so pleased you did not break it and are not in a lot of pain. Do baby it though, because pain can have a way of sneaking up on you later, when you think you are out of the woods. Be careful and take care. I would be heartbroken about the bracelets but would try to remember anything material can be replaced. The repairs might even look very interesting and can be a reminder that sometimes good luck can be found even in bad luck.

 

[Odyssey44]

Bringing out the jadeite beads even though it’s a cold night!!! Also isn’t Chansey lovely? Can be seen at a distance!

Ok, Ms. Mellow--you are gorgeous!! No emoji can hide it! The jewelry just enhances your natural beauty.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Ok, Ms. Mellow--you are gorgeous!! No emoji can hide it! The jewelry just enhances your natural beauty.

Aww thank you!!! You are too sweet *blushes*

My sister’s jadeite for today:



She wore it because she was twinning with this one

 

[MMtwo]

Oh, my heart breaks for you to see this.. Your leg looks like you have been run over by a truck! I am so, so pleased you did not break it and are not in a lot of pain. Do baby it though, because pain can have a way of sneaking up on you later, when you think you are out of the woods. Be careful and take care. I would be heartbroken about the bracelets but would try to remember anything material can be replaced. The repairs might even look very interesting and can be a reminder that sometimes good luck can be found even in bad luck.

Thank you so much. I am about 9 days now and my leg is still swollen and a pretty rainbow of color. I guess it will just take a while to heal. It was numb after the injury. Feeling is slowly coming back...and that feels like a twinge here and there out of the blue. I have put house cleaning on hold another week. I would put up another picture but it is still pretty ugly to see.

I think I will have the banglerepaired. I like the thought of the reminder as you said it.

 

[MMtwo]

She's so cute. The pinks and lavenders are sweet together. I really like that bangle. Also, I am going to need to catch up on the Labubu madness Cute with the whole outfit.

 

[Pomelo]

Oh thank you! It means a lot coming from you, because I admire your bangle so much! I bought it from Mats Alice. She didn’t disclose the origin, and didn’t say “spinach,” but she said something like “top color nephrite jade but going for a lower price due to some cracks.” I agree, having seen other nephrite bangles, that this is a rich and shiny green that would have cost more if it were without flaws. And I love the width. It’s 15 mm wide and 68 grams. Did you mean that people would pay more for a heavier bangle, or they look for a certain weight?

I can’t see the cracks clearly, the bangle masks them very well! I love these “discount coupons” when it comes to buying great material at down-to-earth prices

People use the weight as a sign of quality. It’s better / more expensive to have a bigger, heavier bangle.

Also, what matters a lot in the quality of nephrite is its density. You want compact “meat” with tight crystals (direct translation from Chinese, I’m sure there’s a more elegant word for it in English!), so a heavier bangle for the same dimensions usually signals higher density = higher quality (ceteris paribus)

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

She's so cute. The pinks and lavenders are sweet together. I really like that bangle. Also, I am going to need to catch up on the Labubu madness Cute with the whole outfit.

Hehe I’ve run wild in Hangout in my own Labubu thread!

I was going to be cheeky and suggest that it was time for another bangle purchase for you to cheer yourself up and help you heal!

 

[MMtwo]

Hehe I’ve run wild on Hangout in my own Labubu thread!

I was going to be cheeky and suggest that it was time for another bangle purchase for you to cheer yourself up and help you heal!

Oh, I think I will in the future. I really need to sell some things I don’t wear before I buy more. I’ll be honest that whole bangle thing is such an addiction at this point. I don’t know if I can afford what I want.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Oh, I think I will in the future. I really need to sell some things I don’t wear before I buy more. I’ll be honest that whole bangle thing is such an addiction at this point. I don’t know if I can afford what I want.

I definitely can’t so I just bought at the maximum I was willing to spend on any bangle. And I’m still too touchy about wearing it!!!

Here it is! I love it so!!!

 

[Pomelo]

Love to see the comparisons, thank you. Did you decide if you have a lavender color type you love?

I cannot imagine going jade shopping like that....wow.

I haven’t yet decided, think it’ll take a few more comparisons / trying ons

Lavender jadeite is harder to shop for than icy white or green as there is less availability.

But I am taking advantage of being in China these couple of years (for my husbands work contract) to see and buy as much jadeite and nephrite as possible!

 

[MMtwo]

I definitely can’t so I just bought at the maximum I was willing to spend on any bangle. And I’m still too touchy about wearing it!!!

Here it is! I love it so!!!

I am so with you if we have to pick between texture and color, I’m going go with color every time! I think you and I really like the same spicy green. It’s almost hot.. it looks incredible on you too.

 

[MMtwo]

I haven’t yet decided, think it’ll take a few more comparisons / trying ons

Lavender jadeite is harder to shop for than icy white or green as there is less availability.

But I am taking advantage of being in China these couple of years (for my husbands work contract) to see and buy as much jadeite and nephrite as possible!

I will be living vicariously through you until the contract is over. I just love the things you’ve been picking up. You have a gorgeous collection started.

 

[mayaINaU]

I can’t see the cracks clearly, the bangle masks them very well! I love these “discount coupons” when it comes to buying great material at down-to-earth prices

People use the weight as a sign of quality. It’s better / more expensive to have a bigger, heavier bangle.

Also, what matters a lot in the quality of nephrite is its density. You want compact “meat” with tight crystals (direct translation from Chinese, I’m sure there’s a more elegant word for it in English!), so a heavier bangle for the same dimensions usually signals higher density = higher quality (ceteris paribus)

Interesting, thanks!

 

[Calliecake]

@mellowyellowgirl, You have many fun collections!

 

[Calliecake]

Oh @MMtwo, I’m so sorry to hear you fell. Your knee and leg look very painful. Thankfully you didn’t break your leg. Is it feeling any better now? Is it still really swollen? I hope you are feeling a little better each day.

 

[MMtwo]

Thanks @Calliecake. It is still swollen. The knee was numb at first and slowly the nerves are waking back up. I think it will be another week or two. I am walking and moving around some, but still taking it easy as I assume the swelling means there is more healing to be done. It looks alot like my sister's leg after knee replacement surgery.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Aww thank you!!! You are too sweet *blushes*

My sister’s jadeite for today:



She wore it because she was twinning with this one

Did you tell little sis there is a queue to be her

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I should be working .it's almost closing and I gave to work till I'm done but I'm measuring my pudgy hand and shopping on etsy

 

[Pomelo]

I think I’m in my dragon lady era
Also wearing an Oriental inspired dress with modern motifs

 

[Crimson]

Thanks @Calliecake. It is still swollen. The knee was numb at first and slowly the nerves are waking back up. I think it will be another week or two. I am walking and moving around some, but still taking it easy as I assume the swelling means there is more healing to be done. It looks alot like my sister's leg after knee replacement surgery.

Oh dear, @MMtwo yes it does take a while. Hope you are feeling better each day. Does your knee feel strange in any way, aside from the swelling? Any buckling or catching? Hope not, but if there is please get it checked again.

Did you tell little sis there is a queue to be her

Haha! Happy bangle shopping, @Daisys and Diamonds

I think I’m in my dragon lady era
Also wearing an Oriental inspired dress with modern motifs

I love it!!! What a generous and harmonious ensemble of jadeite. More, please!