The easiest way to identify jadeite

It is a recognized fact that the jade industry is complex. As jadeite becomes popular in the market, various types of imitation jadeite have emerged one after another. Ordinary consumers do not have the ability to identify A-grade jadeite. Therefore, the editor has specially summarized the simplest method of jade identification, so that everyone can simply identify A-grade jade with the naked eye!

A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite

Grade A jadeite refers to pure natural jadeite that has not been artificially processed. Therefore, through induction and conclusion, it is not difficult to conclude that A-grade jade has different characteristics from B and C jade (jade that has been chemically treated). It mainly discusses the following aspects: jade color, jade structure, jade properties, jade flaws, etc.

1. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from its color (color root)

Color roots refer to the green "spots" inside the jade, which is considered a small flaw in jade. The color roots of jade are the result of the accumulation of jade colors inside, and their depths vary. Different from B-grade jadeite (artificial jadeite), the color roots of ordinary A-grade jadeite exist inside the jadeite and the color is uneven, while the color of B-grade jadeite floats on the surface and the color is evenly distributed. Only very few high-quality jadeites have a uniform color transition, so their prices are naturally very high.

2. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from the color boundary of jadeite

There is a clear boundary between the color area and the colorless area of ​​A-grade jadeite. Jadeite with natural excessive color is usually very expensive. B-grade jadeite is chemically dyed to make its color natural, but the color is dark and not bright.

3. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from its transparency

A-grade jadeite has strong transparency, and the color area has low transparency due to the influence of color roots. B-grade jadeite appears foggy and turbid, and there is no obvious change in the color and transparency of the colorless area of ​​B-grade jadeite. Moreover, judging from the cleanliness of the jadeite, B-grade jadeite is generally whitish.

4. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from its jadeite properties

Because the crystals inside jade are in flaky or blocky shapes, they will emit star-like reflections under specific light angles. Because the visual effect resembles the wings of a fly in the sun, it is commonly known as fly wings and its scientific name is jadeite. The more obvious the fly wings are, the coarser the crystal grains of the jadeite are. The appearance of fly wings can basically determine that the jade is real. But it is not necessarily the case that jade without fly wings is fake. Many types of jade with good water content will not have fly wings after polishing, such as jade bracelets, jade rings, etc. Fly wings appear more often on the raw jade stones.

5. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from its orange peel effect

The orange peel effect is caused by the different hardness of jade's columnar and fibrous crystals. Similar to the wrinkles on jade, crystals with higher hardness are raised, while crystals with lower hardness are sunken. This unique phenomenon is called the orange peel effect. The orange peel effect is also the basis for judging the quality of jadeite. The orange peel effect is obvious in jadeite with a rough texture, while the orange peel effect rarely appears in icy and glutinous jadeite. However, it can be basically determined that jadeite with orange peel effect is real jadeite.

6. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite from its sound

A-grade jadeite will make a crisp sound when knocked, while B-grade jadeite will make a dull sound when struck. The pitch of the sound is directly related to the hardness of the object. Since the interior of the B-grade jade bracelet is filled with gelatin, the internal structure will be relatively loose. Jadeite is a hard jade and should make a crisp sound when struck.

7. A simple method to identify A-grade jadeite under ultraviolet light

A-grade jadeite shows no obvious changes under ultraviolet light, but B-grade jadeite fluoresces after chemical treatment!

The easiest way to identify jadeite

1. Natural A-grade jadeite is sold with a jadeite identification certificate, and the information on the identification certificate can be used to check the jadeite;

2. Buy jadeite from old, regular and large jewelry platforms. Regular jadeite websites will not damage their own brands for some petty profits.

3. Don’t be tempted to buy jadeite at a low price. There is no free lunch in the world. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to buy jadeite of top quality color for thousands of yuan. You have to abide by the rules of jadeite market prices. When you find someone trying to sell low-priced, high-quality jade to you, you should be careful about being cheated.

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