Left: The rough slab before work began. Right: The final result.
Didn't even make it to the display shelf—someone bought the whole lot straight off the bench. Unreal.
Just another day at the source market.
I keep the stunners and the high-quality pieces tucked away in the red baskets — those are the keepers.
What you see laid out individually here are the more basic, "bread and butter" models. Nothing fancy, just solid entry-level jade for daily wear. It’s all about volume on these ones.
Hard to complain when this is your daily view—stacks of gorgeous bangles everywhere. Swung by today, Friday crowds are absolutely shoulder-to-shoulder, and the sun is beating down something fierce. Sweating through my shirt but still having a blast sorting through the new batches. Honestly, being surrounded by this beauty every single day just hits different.
Showing you the real scene at the source market. Do not let the red plastic baskets fool you. The icy floating flower bracelets here are exactly what many people are dreaming of.
This rustic packaging matches the pragmatic personality of us factory. The goods are genuine but do not expect fancy wrapping haha.
No hidden agenda, just want to get some feedback from you pros.
I think the design is really thoughtful and well-made. But I’m wondering, is there still a big market for this style nowadays?
Just trying to feel out the current vibe here.
Found these at the local market. The mix of jade and metal is pretty wild.
It's obviously meant for a very specific task... but honestly, it looks way too fancy for it!
Would you keep it as a decoration, or actually put it to work?
This natural Grade-A Burmese jade pendant isn’t just a birthday gift—it’s a love letter to my 33-year journey. I scoured local markets for months, finally finding this piece with its warm yellow-brown gradient, certified authentic (A货, no dyes, no treatments).
The silver triangle frame? It’s my personal metaphor: three sides for the three big “reboots” of my 33 years—
• Side 1: Graduating college, stepping into the world with shaky confidence;
• Side 2: Quitting a stable job to chase my jewelry dream, learning resilience;
• Side 3: Becoming a partner and mentor, embracing the messy beauty of “adulting.”
Why give myself jade at 33? Because it gets more lustrous with time, just like we do. This is my reminder: I’m the author of my own glow.
What’s your 33-year transformation story? Share below—I’d love to hear!
Trying to mix different shades of green, blue and yellow. Does it work? How would you style it differently?
A client reached out with a photo of her Samoyed—the one that “got her through sleepless nights” (Pic 1). Her request? “Capture that smile forever, in a stone that feels warm.”
I chose Myanmar natural A-jade yellow Fei Cui for its warm glow—its natural pale cream to amber stripes mimic the dog’s fluffy fur. With cui se ，the stone’s “uneven” hues became the smile’s magic:
She cried when she saw it: “It’s like he’s still wagging his tail at me.”
📸 About the Materials:
I picked up this beautiful piece of raw jade (freeform style) recently. It has such a unique texture and a lovely gradient of colors—transparent white at the top melting into a warm honey-yellow at the bottom. Alongside it, there's a vibrant green pear-shaped cabochon that just screams "nature."
🎨 The Design Process:
I started sketching immediately, trying to find a way to honor its natural form. I wanted a design that was elegant, organic, and could seamlessly integrate the little green stone as an accent (maybe a leaf?).
❓ My Dilemma (and where you come in!):
I've gone through several iterations (see the attached sketches!). I'm particularly stuck on how to handle the connection point between the green stone and the main jade body. I tried a swirly vine-like design, but I'm worried it might be too fussy?
👉 So, I'm turning to the experts and enthusiasts here:
What do you think of my final sketch? Does the gold setting complement the jade well? And most importantly, what would YOU do to secure that little green accent? Any advice on the prong setting or filigree work would be incredibly appreciated!
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! I'd love to hear your creative insights. 💬
(P.S. If you enjoy seeing these creative processes, I'll be sharing more "From Rough Stone to Gem" stories soon!)
Hey r/jewelrymaking,
Finally finished this piece: "When the Ocean Meets the Stars." 🌊✨
The Stone:
It's a natural jadeite with a gorgeous "glutinous" (jelly-like) texture. Not super icy-transparent, but the deep green contrast at the top is exactly what I wanted. The light diffuses beautifully inside.
The Design Dilemma (The Fun Part):
If you saw my initial sketch (first pic), you'll notice I had two stars planned. However, when I held the stone, the top portion was already so dramatic with its green gradient that I felt a complex star setting might distract from it.
So, I simplified it into one strong gold star (with a hidden pearl nestled in the moon curve) to act as a "crown" for the stone.
My Question to You:
Did I make the right call cutting the second star? Or does the design feel incomplete without the twin-star dynamic? I was going for "elegant minimalism" to match the jade's soft glow, but I'm open to critique!
(P.S. The metalwork is 18k gold with diamonds/sapphires. I tried to keep the prongs skinny to let the stone "breathe".)