Bangles — a single solid ring of stone, no clasp and no join, chosen by inner diameter in millimetres and slipped over the hand. The traditional form, the one given at weddings and passed down, and the one that cannot be resized once carved.
Jade bead bracelets — strung on cord or elastic and sized by wrist circumference, with jade beads matched for colour and translucency across the strand. A jade beaded bracelet forgives fit, stacks with other pieces and travels well, which makes it the safer choice as a gift.
Cord and braided styles — jade discs, Pixiu and abacus beads on hand-braided cord, usually adjustable.
Link and cuff styles — jade set into silver or gold links, including Cuban link designs, and open cuffs that are easier to put on than a bangle.
By colour: green jade bracelets from light green through deep apple; purple jade bracelets, often called lavender; white jade bracelets in icy translucent stone; pink jade bracelets; and black and dark green for heavier designs. Men's jade bracelets use wider bands, larger inner diameters and darker stone. A jade and gold bracelet pairs the two materials Chinese tradition calls 金玉良缘, a union of gold and jade — which is why gold-set pieces remain classic wedding and milestone gifts.
Because every stone is natural, no two pieces are identical — what you see photographed is the piece you receive. Use the filters above to narrow by form, material, colour and inner diameter.