How to Identify A-Grade Jadeite

Jade is the most popular counterfeit object among unscrupulous vendors. Here, we will teach you, especially those who are new to jade, several tips on how to distinguish the authenticity of jade. These are conscientious tips that you must learn.

More and more people like to wear jade jewelry, but there are real and fake jade in the market, especially in the expensive jewelry and jade field. Jade is the most favored counterfeit object by illegal vendors. No one wants to spend a lot of money only to get a fake product in return. Here, I will teach you, especially those who are new to jade, some tips on how to identify the authenticity of jade. These are conscientious tips that you must learn.

What are natural jade and artificial jade? The industry generally divides real jade into A-grade, B-grade and C-grade. The so-called A-grade jade refers to natural jade, while B-grade and C-grade jade are both artificially processed jade. B-grade jade refers to jade that has been bleached and then filled with epoxy resin or dipped in wax, while C-grade jade refers to jade that has been artificially colored. It should be noted here that B-grade and C-grade jade are also jade, but their value is not as great as A-grade. Currently, the domestic jade market is in a stage of steady development, and the quality varies greatly. Except for some big brands in the market, it is difficult to buy high-quality A-grade jade with collection value in other places.

How to tell if jade is real or fake

1. Identify by weight.

Since the density of jade itself is relatively large, we can hold jade in our hands and move it up and down a few times. We can feel a heavy downward pressure. If we feel this, it may be real jade. When you hold fake jade in your hand, it will feel light and airy, without any downward pressure. This is a good identification method for medium-sized jadeite.

2. Look at the color root.

Natural jade, especially green jade, has color roots. The color root is where the green is very concentrated, and then the green will spread around the color root. Under strong light transmission, the green color will fade or disappear in some places, but the color root will still appear green. Processed jadeite or other types of jade have no color roots.

3. Identify by tapping and making sounds.

We can tie the jade with a rope, then pick up the rope with our hands to hang the jade in the air, and then gently knock on the jade with a hardwood stick. If it is a genuine jade, the sound it makes after knocking will be very crisp. If it is fake jade, the sound it makes when knocked will be dull.

4. Identify by the color and gloss of the surface.

The color of natural jade is natural and unevenly distributed, and generally has no fluorescence. Artificially treated jade can be seen as stripes under reflected light, and jade filled with epoxy resin will fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Some dyed jade will turn blue or gray, and will not look natural. The surface of real jade is very smooth when you touch it, and it appears very shiny in the sun. The internal patterns are also very delicate and it feels cool. Fake jade will feel rough to the touch, the surface is not very smooth, the color appears dull, and there may be bubbles inside.

5. Use a magnifying glass to observe the cross-section.

For some jadeite with cuts, you can use a high-power magnifying glass to observe the cut. Real jadeite will have obvious irregular cracks on the cut surface, and you can also see the delicate internal structure. When you use high magnification to look at the cut surface of fake jade, you will find that the cut surface is still shiny and bright. This is obviously fake jade that has been artificially processed.

6. Check the certificate of authenticity

Friends who know how to read appraisal certificates no longer have to worry that the jade they bought is fake. When purchasing jadeite, you must ask the seller for a jadeite identification certificate to judge the authenticity of the jadeite through the jadeite identification certificate.

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