JADE NECKLACE

Cat IQ

2015-10-16T08:35:00.001-07:00

DOES MAKE ONE WONDER ABOUT A CAT'S GREY MATTER!

Jade Jewelry in New Orleans

2015-08-13T16:12:00.005-07:00

JUST GOT BACK FROM A 3 DAY TRIP TO THE "BIG EASY" NEW ORLEANS. MY FRIEND AND I DID A LOT OF SHOPPING AND CAME AWAY WITH WHAT WE THOUGHT WERE A FEW GREAT ITEMS. MY FAVORITE PIECE WAS A JADE AND GOLD ANTIQUE RING---WON'T TELL YOU THE PRICE. ANYWAY FOUND A NUMBER OF LITTLE SHOPS DOWN IN THE FRENCH QUARTER. SCORED MY RING AT "DAVIDS ANTIQUES AND JEWELRY" IN THE 300 BLOCK OF ROYAL ST. NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN NEW ORLEANS I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU CHECK OUT THE LITTLE SHOPS IN AND AROUND THE QUARTER!

Thanks to the visitors of Jade Necklaces

2015-05-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

THANKS TO THE MANY VISITORS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE LINKS ON THIS SITE FOR THE PAST 6 OR SO YEARS TO MAKE THEIR PURCHASES FROM AMAZON AND OTHER SPONSORS. I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHO YOU ARE, BUT YOU HAVE BEEN A BLESSING TO THIS OLD RETIRED TEACHER.

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MY JEWELRY PICKS FOR 2015

2015-03-17T10:50:00.001-07:00

ZUNI INDIAN JEWELRY

I'M CERTAINLY NO EXPERT ON JEWELRY, BUT MY WIFE HAS TOLD ME I DO HAVE AN EYE FOR GREAT LOOKING PIECES. I SUPPOSE MY FAVORITE JEWELRY PIECES ARE THOSE MADE BY THE ZUNI INDIAN TRIBE. THEY MAKE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE ZUNI BRACELETS, RINGS, AND EARRINGS. IF YOU ARE INTO SOUTHWEST INDIAN JEWELRY I WOULD ALSO SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT PIECES MADE BY THE NAVAJO TRIBE AS THEIRS IS SECOND ONLY TO THE ZUNI. HERE ARE SOME LINKS TO MY PICKS FOR NAVAJO RINGS EARRINGS, AND BRACELETS VISIT MY AMAZON ZUNI JEWERLY STORE FOR HUNDREDS OF HAND-PICKED ZUNI AND NAVAJO PIECES.

Making Faux Turquoise with Polymer Clay

2015-01-22T07:51:00.003-08:00

THIS IS AN INTERESTING VIDEO AND ONE THAT SHOWS HOW EASILY FAUX TURQUOISE CAN BE PRODUCED.

The Making of Faux Jade

2015-01-22T07:17:00.001-08:00

I make several versions of faux jade, depending on the application. The basic mixture is a very small amount of green into FIMO Art Translucent (00). This should be a very pale green -- it will intensify considerably after baking. Sometimes I add a small pinch of ground sage from the spice cabinet. Just a very small amount will do -- too much makes the color muddy.

To make the color more interesting, you can add small amounts of purple and orange. To do that, first mix the purple and orange (separately!) with Translucent clay. Then, you can just combine the mixtures with the green-tinted translucent, adding very small amounts of the orange and purple-tinted clay until you like the color. (You should bake a little sample to test your mixture, since the color will change after baking.)

Alternatively, you can go for more of a varigated effect with the purple and orange colors appearing to melt into the green in a natural way. First mix the orange or purple-tinted translucent with an equal amount of green-tinted translucent. Then 'bury' a ball of the orange or purple mixture off-center in a larger ball of the green-tinted translucent. Roll between your palms really well to get out any air bubbles, etc. Then, if you flatten the ball, mold, elongate, etc., the orange-tinted portion will show through in a natural-looking way. (Alternatively, you can apply the orange or purple-tinted mixture on the surface of a piece, feathering the edges to a micro-thinness to blend into the underlying clay.)

The next step is the tiny black inclusions you see in some jade pieces. The best way to do this is the method Tory Hughes recommends. Take a new package of black clay and break it in half. Rub the rough edges gently together over your work surface. Now take your almost-finished jade piece and roll over the work surface to pick up a few tiny bits of black that were grated off of your broken edges. The object should be very close to its finished shape before this is done.

The above image is an excellent example of faux jade.

Jade Facts and Information

2014-09-27T08:47:00.003-07:00

Jade is listed as the Mystical birthstone for the month of March and the birthstone for the Sun Sign Virgo. See the birthstone tables for additional references to this stone. Jade may be given as a gem on the 12th 30th and 35th wedding anniversary.

Jade is the term applied to forms of jadeite and nephrite. These minerals are similar in appearance and a distinction between the two often was not made. But, because of its more intense color and translucency, jadeite now brings higher prices and is thought to be the true jade The most valuable form of jade is known as imperial jade and comes from Myanmar, it is an emerald green color. Jades also appear in mottled green and white, and the rarer colors of yellow, pink, purple, and black. The range of greens are light to dark, creamy, grayish, and also white. A leek green variety called "Russian Jade" is found near Lake Baikal in Russia. Jade is also found in Mexico, and Central and South America. Because of its smooth even texture, jade has long been a preferred material for carving and is usually cut into cabochons for jewelry. The color of the stone is the most important factor but translucency and texture are important criteria determining price. Jade is a 6 1/2-7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

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NEPHRITE JADE MAORI NECKLACE

2014-06-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

Natural, Grade A, Nephrite Jade Maori Open Koru Necklace

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STERLING SILVER JADE RING size 7

2014-06-27T12:55:00.004-07:00

Sterling Silver Jade Ring, Size 7

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10K Yellow Gold Synthetic Aquamarine Sassy Ladies Ring

2014-02-25T14:09:00.002-08:00

10k Yellow Gold Synthetic Aquamarine White CZ Side Stone Sassy Ladies Ring

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14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings

2014-02-25T13:57:00.000-08:00

14K Yellow Gold Round Aquamarine Stud Earrings (3/4ct TGW, 5mm)

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Navajo Sterling Silver Boulder Turquoise Bracelet

2014-02-10T19:21:00.003-08:00

Navajo Sterling Silver Boulder Turquoise Cuff Bracelet John Nelson USA

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Gold Filled Green Jasper and Jade Bracelet

2014-02-10T19:05:00.001-08:00

7 Inch+1 Inch 14/20 Gold Filled Green Jasper and Jade Bracelet - JewelryWeb

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Green Jade Lucky Thin Tempo Earrings in 14k Gold

2014-02-10T16:51:00.005-08:00

Green Jade Lucky Thin Tempo Earrings, 14k Gold

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14k Gold Genuine Red Jade Marquise Shape Ring

2014-02-09T16:49:00.001-08:00

14k Gold Genuine Red Jade Marquise Shape Ring

Sterling Silver Multicolor Buffalo Necklace Pendant Set

2014-02-08T21:54:00.003-08:00

Sterling Silver And Multicolor Buffalo Necklace Pendant Set PX34926

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Kwan Yin Jade Amulet

2014-02-08T17:43:00.001-08:00

Kwan Yin Jade Amulet

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Valentines Day Gifts Bling Jewelry

2014-02-08T08:35:00.004-08:00

Valentines Day Gifts Bling Jewelry CZ Ruby Color Red Heart Devil Necklace 16in

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Boma Sterling Abalone, Turquoise and Mother-of-Pearl Open Teardrop Earrings

2014-02-02T16:15:00.002-08:00

Boma Sterling Silver Abalone, Green Turquoise and Green Mother-of-Pearl Open Teardrop Earring

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Hand Carved Nephrite (Jade) Trillium Mobius Strip Pendant

2014-02-01T18:07:00.002-08:00

Hand Carved Nephrite Trillium Triangle Mobius Strip Pendant

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Hugs and Kisses Rose Gold-Plated Mini Heart Necklace, 18"

2014-01-31T12:55:00.000-08:00

Dogeared Love "Hugs and Kisses" Rose Gold-Plated Mini Heart Necklace, 18"

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14k Solid Gold 18" Necklace with Amethyst Pendant

2014-01-29T16:29:00.004-08:00

14k Solid Gold 18" Necklace with Amethyst Pendant

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Valentines Day Gifts: Hand Carved Decorative Jewelry Box Made for Rosewood

2014-01-28T19:24:00.001-08:00

Valentines Day Gifts Intricately Hand Carved Decorative Jewelry Box Made From Rosewood Gift Ideas For Men & Women

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June Birthstone Moonstone: Moonstone Necklace Beaded Peach Faceted Chunky Clear Quartz Gemstone

2014-01-27T17:17:00.001-08:00

June counts three gems as birthstones, pearl, Alexandrite, and moonstone.

The third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's appearance altered with the phases of the moon — a belief that held until well after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstones show a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes show either a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in India, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacred color) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whose purpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals called feldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks and comes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne. The most prized moonstones are from Sri Lanka; India, Australia, the United States, Mayanmar, and Madagascar are also sources.

Moonstone Necklace 02 Beaded Peach Faceted Chunky Clear Quartz Gemstone Crystal 17"

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Pave Crystal Bear Stud Earrings

2014-01-26T16:04:00.001-08:00

Betsey Johnson "A Day at the Zoo" Pave Crystal Bear Stud Earrings

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