Ten secrets of jadeite collection and investment

1. You need to have knowledge of A-grade, B-grade, C-grade and D-grade jadeite.

When purchasing, collecting or investing in jadeite, one should first establish the concept of A-grade jadeite. If you are not confident about your knowledge of grade A, grade B, grade C, and grade D jadeite, you should go to more reputable and larger markets or jewelry stores. All higher-grade jade products sold in jewelry trading centers in major cities come with gem identification certificates.

2. Detecting fake jade is the key to buying and collecting jade for investment

This has been explained in the previous article and will not be elaborated on here.

3. Color is the most important part of evaluating jadeite

The most valuable color of jadeite is green, followed by red and lotus pink. The quality of color directly affects the value of jadeite.

4. Most jadeite is translucent or even opaque

Even the best jade can never be as transparent as emerald. That is why so many people like jade. They like the semi-transparent and watery feeling of jade.

5. Defects and cleanliness directly affect its value

The fewer the flaws, the better the jade quality. Therefore, for jade, the greener the color, the finer and denser the texture, the higher the transparency, and the fewer flaws, the higher the quality and value.

6. Cracks also greatly affect its value

The extent of the impact will be determined based on the size, depth and location of the crack.

7. When buying jadeite, choose one with better transparency and glass luster, but be careful of glass products.

8. Jade has high hardness

Jade is harder than glass and other jades, and can be used to scratch glass. When purchasing, you can scratch the glass in front of the seller. If the seller disagrees, don't buy it easily.

9. Jade has a relatively high density

It feels heavy in the hand, while glass products feel light.

10. Pay attention to the craftsmanship of the item

The carved jade looks pleasing to the eye, and everyone wants to own it after taking a look at it. Such works have very high appreciation value, collection value, and investment value.

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