Why do so many people like black jade? Is black jadeite really good?

Black jadeite is a new type of jadeite and has only become popular in recent years. However, this does not stop black jadeite from having a group of loyal fans. From a mineralogical perspective, the academic term for black jadeite is "diopside jadeite" or "diopside jade." So why do so many people like black jadeite? Is black jadeite really good?

1. Why do so many people like black jade?

Black jade first became popular in some European and American countries. With the multi-faceted development of fashion elements and due to aesthetic fatigue and the influence of curiosity, more Chinese people have turned their attention to black jade, and the price of black jade has soared. This is one of the reasons why so many people like black jade. In addition, according to the traditional Chinese theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements: "Black belongs to water, and water can gather wealth", and since ancient times there has been a belief that black can ward off evil spirits and protect the body, so black jade has become a popular and hot jewelry.

2. What is black jadeite?

However, black jadeite is still unfamiliar to many of our friends, who think that black jadeite is a kind of black jade. Is this really the case? In fact, the "mo" in black jadeite means black, while "cui" refers to the green color of jadeite. That is to say, although the black jadeite looks black on the surface, it is actually green.

The color of black jadeite when observed under the light is dark green or dark green, and it has a unique charm with its moist, ink-like luster. However, the mines of black jade are generally located deep in the jade mines, which makes mining extremely difficult. In addition, the conditions required for the formation of black jade are relatively complex. Currently, the mineral resources of black jade are not very abundant, and high-quality jade is hard to come by. Why do so many people like black jade? Scarcity is also a reason!

In Myanmar, black jadeite is also known as "the shadow of a lover" or "the shadow of a successful man". Jade with such romantic meaning is a good choice as a gift for men. However, when purchasing, you must distinguish between black jadeite and black jade, as the two are not in the same grade.

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