Things to note when purchasing jadeite

1. How to look at the shape of a jade bracelet

Jade bracelets can be divided into several different types according to their appearance, stripes, and patterns:

1. According to the shape of the jade bracelet: round jade bracelet, which is the most common and ordinary style; oval jade bracelet, square jade bracelet, and jade bracelet with a round inner and polygonal outer shape.

2. According to the shape of the jade bracelet strips and the shape of its cross-section after processing, they can be divided into the following strips: round strips, which are the most common one. The flat strip fits the hand well and is comfortable to wear because of its flat shape. However, because it uses more materials, its price is more expensive than round strips. This shape is becoming increasingly popular among contemporary women because it is convenient for work and housework. The round strip type is rare and hard to find in the market. As for polygonal strips, they are relatively rare.

3. According to the patterns on the surface of the jade bracelet: plain jade bracelet without patterns is more common and also the most common. The bamboo joint pattern is a pattern in which the surface is carved into "bamboo joints" which is very special, implying "step by step progress" and is very auspicious. The spiral pattern is a spiral pattern carved on the surface. Some are separated and movable, while others are just spiral patterns with no gaps between them and cannot move. People in the north call it "twisted flower". Carving is mostly caused by cotton strands or impurities in the raw materials of jade, which can be removed by carving.

2. How to judge the workmanship of jade bracelets

First of all, we need to see whether the jade bracelet is round or not. This includes whether the outer shape is symmetrical. If it is asymmetrical, it will affect the appearance. Secondly, look at the relationship between the thickness of the strip and the circle opening. Generally speaking, the size of the circle (inch mouth) should be coordinated with the thickness of the strip. The smaller the ring opening, the thinner the strips will be; the larger the ring opening, the thicker the strips will be. Generally, older people like to wear thick strips, while young people like thin strips. At present, some places in Yunnan still produce thick strips of jade bracelets, while thin strips of jade bracelets are basically produced in Pingzhou, Guangdong and other places. Finally, check whether the surface is polished (grinded) or not. The bracelet should be hung with a thread and tapped lightly with a jade stick. If there is a crisp sound, it means there are no cracks. Otherwise, you should pay attention to whether there are hidden cracks that have not been discovered.

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