My new Jade bead necklace.

[mellowyellowgirl]

So with Covid and all the hand sanitizing, rings have been a challenge. I'm finding myself wearing more necklaces and definitely bangles. I've got just about every wearable Jade bangle that I want and only had a tiny strand of beads so I decided it was time to grab another strand.

These are bean quality but they are obviously green and fresh looking. I can't stand wishy washy Jade that's not green so this was the best I could do in terms of color. They are 9.8mm beads! There was a greener strand that I passed on at 6.6mm. I needed the size!!!

I love them!!!! A bit nervous about the string though. Anyone know how tough these strings are? I have visions of my green beads spilling to the ground.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

those are fabulous Mellow
are they knotted between beads ?

 

[Snowdrop13]

Very pretty on you!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

those are fabulous Mellow
are they knotted between beads ?

Nooooo Daisy that's why I'm nervous!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Nooooo Daisy that's why I'm nervous!

hhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[shelovesinclusions]

I love them!!!! A bit nervous about the string though. Anyone know how tough these strings are? I have visions of my green beads spilling to the ground.

They're so pretty! I love the vibrant green.

Wanted to speak up that with my jade beads (from Kathy Jade) they were on a sturdy thick nylon thread. However, they were unknotted and I had similar concerns. Over about 6 months of occasional wear, the nylon stretched significantly- leaving about 1.5cm loose thread visible. It never looked frayed and may not have broken, but was worrying. The nylon seemed strong, just stretched out.

Because of the stretching I took them apart and restrung them with some pearls and other jade. I still don't have them knotted because the holes are large, but have considered re-doing again on a thick silk to allow for it. Don't want to lose those beads.

 

[icy_jade]

Use nylon coated metal wires? That’s how my pearls from Japanese vendors are strung. Lasts forever. Doesn’t stretch.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@MissSarah thank you for info about the stretching nylon!!!! Was it that green color thread?

Thanks @icy_jade! I'll look into it!!!

 

[shelovesinclusions]

@MissSarah thank you for info about the stretching nylon!!!! Was it that green color thread?

It was colored cord. I guess I'm a bit of a hoarder because I kept it. Attaching a pic so you can see the type. The weave reminds me of rounded shoelaces, and I think is why it stretches over time.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@MissSarah thank you!!! Bless you and your hoarding!!!! That gives me a really good idea. I'm going to check my rope tomorrow.

I tried to restring beads once (my little fresh green necklace), it was a nightmare.

Lol they spilt to the floor and I was on my hands and knees trying to pick them up. Thank goodness they weren't graduating in size!

 

[yssie]

Oh. They’re gorgeous. Really beautiful. They look like little moss balls glistening on an early spring morning, like they always have on postcards and in stories about fairies

I hope you can sort out a restring soon! I’d be worried too, I always like knots between my pearls!

 

[prs]

We had our black nephrite jadeite bead necklace restrung. Took it to a higher end specialty pearl shop in LA and they did it for a surprisingly low price. IIRC it was about $30.

 

[ChaiK]

Ohhhh, get @katbran to string for you. She is in Australia and deals with pearls.

Then it is all done up nicely for a small fee.

Both my necklaces use extra strong silk. I just checked the lavender one (that one arrived with knots already and it is here with me).

Wriston uses silk too.

 

[yssie]

Yes! If I was in Australia I would ask @katbran! Her work on Insta looks really clean and precise and she’s a PSer so she “gets” us!

In the US I would ask Pattye (PatriciaSaabDesigns on Etsy). She strung one of my bracelets and it’s a flawless job!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Omg thanks @yssie and @ChaiK

Do you know what state in Australia she's in?

ETA: I just checked! South Australia!

 

[ChaiK]

instagram @pearlzaustralia

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

In the sun:



In poor lighting

 

[Lovinggems]

How did I miss your posts I check PS several times a day! Gorgeous necklace @mellowyellowgirl and I think it will match several of your bangles nicely.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

How did I miss your posts I check PS several times a day! Gorgeous necklace @mellowyellowgirl and I think it will match several of your bangles nicely.

I was true to my word! I'm actually done and dusted with the bangles!!!! Heeeeeee =p

 

[katbran]

They're so pretty! I love the vibrant green.

Wanted to speak up that with my jade beads (from Kathy Jade) they were on a sturdy thick nylon thread. However, they were unknotted and I had similar concerns. Over about 6 months of occasional wear, the nylon stretched significantly- leaving about 1.5cm loose thread visible. It never looked frayed and may not have broken, but was worrying. The nylon seemed strong, just stretched out.

Because of the stretching I took them apart and restrung them with some pearls and other jade. I still don't have them knotted because the holes are large, but have considered re-doing again on a thick silk to allow for it. Don't want to lose those beads.

Heavy beads and pearls can stretch over time. Since you are considering a DIY try Pattye's Polyester beading thread , the thickest she has ( and i know she has some new heavy weight thread. String your beads , double thread, loosely tie it off with lots of slack....without a clasp and just hang them from something for a week or so. This will eliminate some of the potential stretch. I've found this thread doesn't stretch much but who knows with heavy beads.

 

[katbran]

Also Australians should keep in mind Bernadette , Beaders Secret ETSY . She's in the Melbourne area and is a professional stringer.