Will jade become brighter the more it is soaked in water?

I often hear people say that in the process of jade maintenance, many people will take the jade off and soak it in clean water for a long time when not wearing it to replenish the moisture of the jade bracelet. This can improve the quality of the jade to a certain extent. Is this really the case?

In fact, this method is most effective for bean-type or glutinous jade bracelets. The molecular structures of these two types of jade are relatively loose, so water molecules can enter into them, making the jade have better water head, appear more moist, and look more beautiful. However, for jadeite with better texture, it is difficult for water molecules to enter the jade bracelet in large quantities due to its tight structure. Such soaking will not have much effect on this kind of jadeite.

Moreover, it is not necessary to soak jade in water for a long time to replenish its moisture. When not wearing it, just soak it for an hour or two, then take it out and wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth. In addition, do not use tap water when soaking jade bracelets, because the chlorine in tap water will slowly corrode the surface of the jade bracelet. Long-term soaking will deteriorate the quality of the jade bracelet.

It is best to wear jade bracelets for a long time to nourish the jade with the oils in your body. If you must wear them for a long time, place them in a humid environment.

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