That was two weeks ago. Today when I went into my jewelry box the broken jade bangle wS in there but it was in perfect condition. It scared me a little. What does it mean? Aug 22, DEnise. They are so nice family! And now i wanna fixed it! In Cush me a lot of money because they fixed with gold! At last I have it still! And that memories until my for ever! But I bother me because some my friend told me, If you wearing jade bangle brokend is not Good!
So until now I still thinking about it! But I have idea , insted I wear again! I wanna give to my daughter! Alast I always remind me! Because of them my life is changing!
Jun 30, Arlene. What does my jade mean? What is the meaning of a jade bangle? Jade is an important part of Chinese culture, and Chinese people are known to have ancient stories and meanings.
Jade is believed to be closely related to the human body, and the jade qi energy and the body qi energy flow between each other. Asian people often give a gift of a jade piece they wear all the time, because they believe that the jade has become part of them and by giving it to a family member or close friend, they are giving a part of themselves.
Guizhou Jade is a type of Green Quartzite , a metamorphosized sandstone. Guizhou Jade Bangle imitating a Jadeite bangle. Browse our vast selection of Natural Jade Bangles.
Natural Jadeite comes in many qualities and colours. Not all Jadeite Jade are green and not all are translucent. Lower quality jadeite are opaque and of less desirable colour. In the market where the demand for high quality Jadeite is strong, industry experts artificially treat low quality Jadeite to enhance their transparency and colour.
These treatments are not permanent and affects its general durability. The good appearance can deteriorate over time. Colour dyed Jadeite usually loses its colour with long exposure to sunlight. Depending on the level of treatment, the value of the Jadeite drops dramatically. Treated Jadeite will not gain value over time like untreated Jadeite. The type of treatments are classified into 5 categories from A - D.
Learn in-depth about treated jade bangles in this article. A man paints on dyes onto a Jade Bangle to mimic natural looking colour veins and inclusions.
The Burmese rarely treat their Jade products but as of the last recent years, treatments are becoming more common and in some cases, they are becoming the new norm. The majority of the world's Jade bangle supply comes from Burma. For this reason, we need to be aware of these treatments that can affect the value of a Jade bangle greatly.
Read more: Dyed Jade Bangles in Myanamr. Degradation of polymer on the surface revealing a bleached area. Graph showing the value of natural vs treated jade over time. Internal degradation of polymer showing discolouration and coarse texture. The general conception of Grade A is of a high quality, or fine quality material in most circumstances but not in the case of Jade.
This term only refers to the level of treatment a piece of Jadeite Jade has gone through and has nothing to do with quality. Natural Jadeite can come in many colours: green, lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, grey, black, and white. The most sought after the colour of Jadeite is called the Imperial Green which is an Emerald like vivid green colour. It's closely followed by Lavender Jade which has a purplish blue hue.
Icy Jade is coming into trend with its near transparent white colour. Like many other gemstones, the transparency of Jadeite Jade is a factor in determining the quality. Myanmar Jadeite Jade can range from near transparent to opaque. Opaque Jade bangles are considered lesser in value because they are plentiful. The value of a jade bangle can increase dramatically even with the slightest improvement translucency.
Texture of the material plays an important factor in determining a value of a jade bangle. High value jadeite is fine or smooth in texture and does not have a coarse granular look. Jadeite Jade being a product of nature, created through tremendous heat and pressure, usually have natural flaws. They are only avoidable to an extant because of the way these bangles are carved out of the rough mineral.
Carving out a perfect piece would mean wasting precious material and even then, it's not guaranteed to bring out a flawless bangle. Perfect bangles are possible with some luck and miracle , however, they are rare and carries a higher premium.
These flaws or inclusions do not affect the durability of the bangles. In fact, it gives it a uniqueness. A fingerprint of sorts.
In most scenarios, these natural flaws are strong indicators that a bangle hasn't been artificially treated. Some common inclusions in Burmese Jade Bangles are shown on the diagram to the right. This is not the true colour of this bangle. Colours has been altered digitally to bring out the flaws. Imperfections or flaws as some may put it, is one of the key considerations in determining the value of a jade bangle bracelet. Many shopping for a jade bangle online may overlook this important factor to opt for a cheaper option.
For example, 2 bangles that look entirely similar in colour, texture and translucency. One is flawless and the other has a critical flaw that might affect the structural integrity of the bangle. Which also means a light impact to the bangle may cause it break into pieces. There are many examples evident through our collection; similar looking bangles carved out of the same stone but varying greatly in prices.
Every single bangle available through us has gone through rigorous inspections to check for flaws in determining its value. The driller uses a specialised drilling machine to form rough jadeite bangles. Jade Bangles are made by craving from large natural boulders which are then sliced in to manageable slabs. Holes are drilled out of these slabs to create a rough jade bangle.
From the rough, skilled men shaped them into various styles just with the use of the hands. Aside from the color of a piece of jade, there are several characteristics to be aware of in assessing the value of jade, especially in jadeite, the more valuable kind of jade.
Desirable qualities to look for include smooth finish, even texture, translucency, transparency resembling honey and intense, even color. Any jade with a mottled or blotchy texture, any cloudiness, dull color or tiny cracks is considered less valuable. Nephrite jade is usually green--sometimes gray-green, sometimes a darker green.
It also comes in reddish, white or yellow tints. Jadeite is often green but can also be found in pink or white tones, as well as browns, violets, blacks and reds. The way the color is spread throughout the jade piece affects its value. The best jade has even, solid color. The most valuable jade pieces in Europe and the United States are the greens: apple, spinach or emerald green. In Asia, however, the most highly regarded jades are those that are pure white or a delicate yellow with soft pink undertones.
In jewelry, lavender jade is popular. Sherry Crawford has been a writer for more than 30 years. She started freelance writing in , with articles published in alumni magazines for Minnesota State University-Mankato, Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Dubuque.
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