What does A-grade jadeite mean? Is Grade A jadeite fake? What is the price of A-grade jadeite?

As the saying goes, "Gold has a price but jade is priceless." Jade, as a precious variety of jade, is deeply loved by consumers for its delicate texture and soft color. I believe everyone has heard the term A-grade jadeite, so what does A-grade jadeite mean? Is Grade A jadeite fake? Today, the editor will give you a detailed introduction and take a look at the price range of A-grade jadeite, providing reference and suggestions for friends who have purchasing needs.

1. What does A-grade jadeite mean?

1. Grade A jade is also known as pure natural jade. It is jade that has not undergone any chemical treatment, including artificial forgeries such as high heat and high pressure. It has only undergone physical processing such as cutting, slicing, carving, grinding, and polishing. It has the most original and natural appearance and interior, and is deeply loved by consumers.

2. In the jade industry, only A-grade jade can be considered pure natural and has collection value. Other types, such as B, C, and D-grade jade, can be called fakes. Let’s have a preliminary understanding of these types of jade below! Let's see what the difference is from A-grade jadeite:

(1) Grade B jadeite: This type of jadeite is treated with strong acid during the processing process. This is a chemical treatment. After acid washing, it is filled with gelatin or resin to solidify it.

(2) Grade C Jade: The main feature of this type of jade is its color. It is artificially colored. From the internal structure point of view, it has not been damaged, but the color has changed. It is not a purely natural dye and will fade over time.

(3) D-grade jadeite: Jadeite that has been treated with strong acids and artificially colored is collectively referred to as D-grade jadeite. At present, there are a lot of fake D-grade jadeite on the market, and many of them are other varieties pretending to be jadeite, which are divided into jade, glass and plastic.

2. Is Grade A Jadeite a Fake?

1. In our daily life, bags and clothing that imitate luxury brands are usually referred to as A-grade jade. Therefore, many consumers believe that A-grade jade is fake. In fact, this is a wrong perception. On the contrary, A-grade jade refers to pure natural jade that has only undergone normal processing and polishing.

2. If we want to identify a piece of jade, we can judge it into several grades such as A, B, C, and D. However, some merchants will mislead consumers, saying that A-grade jade is A-grade jade, B-grade jade is B-grade jade, and C-grade jade is C-grade jade, and each one is very good. This is a wrong argument. In fact, only Grade A jade is the purest. Grade B and C jade are obtained through chemical processing, while Grade D jade is often a counterfeit.

3. Unscrupulous merchants often use raw materials such as agate, chalcedony, water foam, quartzite, etc. to create fake A-grade jadeite. We can identify the authenticity through the following methods:

(1) First, tie the jade with silk thread, then place a cup filled with water on a precise electronic scale, remembering to peel and reset.

(2) Slowly place the jadeite to be identified into a cup of water, allowing it to sink to the bottom, and record its quality at this point.

(3) Then gently pull up the rope tied to the jade, making sure it does not exceed the horizontal plane. Keep the jade in a state of showing off in the water and record the mass at this time.

(4) The density of jadeite can be obtained by dividing the weight of jadeite placed in water by the weight of jadeite when it is suspended in water. If it is grade A jadeite, the measured density is between 3.3 and 3.7.

3. What is the price of Grade A jadeite?

The price of A-grade jadeite ranges from a few hundred yuan to tens of millions of yuan, and the gap is very large. The higher the grade of A-grade jadeite, the more its characteristics are characterized by good purity, good water content, and good quality. We can classify A-grade jadeite into the following grades:

1. Low-grade jadeite

Currently, low-end jadeite on the market is very popular among consumers because of its low price. For example, the price of a jade bracelet ranges from a few hundred yuan to thousands of yuan. Because it does not have historical, cultural, emotional and other value factors, it is not expensive.

2. Mid-range jadeite

Mid-range jade is also popular among consumers. Its characteristics are fine crystals, dense structure, good transparency, no flaws or natural secondhand, and it looks elegant and coordinated, suitable for people with financial strength and taste. The price of high-end jade ranges from several thousand yuan to tens of thousands of yuan.

3. High-end jadeite

High-grade jadeite is the best quality among the old pit glass types. Over the past hundred years, the price of this type of jadeite has only risen and not fallen. It is deeply loved by collectors and has good value preservation. The resources of high-end jade are scarce and the price is very expensive, ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions.

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