Afraid of blind consumption? Before buying jadeite, you need to make these 3 preparations!

With the progress of the economy, people's income has increased significantly, and jade has gradually entered the lives of ordinary people. Jade is favored by a large number of enthusiasts whether as a collectible or a gift. However, there are still many people who know very little about jade, which leads to some blind consumption. In order to minimize this phenomenon, we should understand what preparations need to be made before purchasing jade. Regarding this issue, we should pay attention to the following aspects.

1. Clarify the purpose of purchasing jadeite

There are two main purposes for purchasing jadeite: one is to wear it for daily beautification and decoration; the other is to use it for investment appreciation or as a collection hobby. Different purchasing purposes have different requirements for jadeite. General daily wear includes wearing it by yourself and giving it as gifts to relatives and friends.

When you wear it yourself, you can choose your favorite type of jade according to your own financial situation, including the color of jade, the quality of jade, the theme and shape of jade jewelry. Jade jewelry used as gifts for relatives and friends should be in line with their preferences, aesthetic concepts, and beliefs. Try to communicate with them so as to purchase jade jewelry that will satisfy them.

When collecting or investing in jade, one must try to consider the perfect unity of type, water content, color, shape, theme, and workmanship, or have several of these perfect characteristics, while trying to avoid all kinds of defects on the jade. The raw materials of jade are becoming increasingly scarce. Jade used for collection and investment not only contains but also exceeds its artistic value. The requirements for jade's type, water content and color are the most important factors. Currently, jadeite collections or investments all strive to have colors that are "rich, foreign, correct, bright, and uniform," and the quality of the jade should reach or approach glass quality.

2. Adjust your mindset and avoid psychological misunderstandings

(1) Don’t pursue jade that is specifically emerald green. Most people think that jade is all green, but in fact jade is not only green, but also other colors such as red, yellow, blue, and purple. Jadeitely better if it is green or has a certain color, but in the current jade market where "one color is hard to find", colored jade, especially jade with green or other colors, is very expensive. In contrast, colorless glass jade is often listed as a focus of collection or investment, so for general decorative wear, do not pursue jade that is green or colored.

(2) The best color for jadeite is “rich, uniform, bright, positive, and even”, but this is only a reference standard. In reality, there is no such perfect color in jadeite. Even if there is a color close to this standard, its price is very expensive.

(3) Don’t pursue flawlessness in jade. Jade is a natural mineral and generally has defects to varying degrees, such as white cotton, stone patterns, small cracks, small color spots, etc. Although the processing is done as carefully as possible, it is impossible to completely avoid or eliminate various defects or flaws. Even jadeite for collection or investment will have some defects to a greater or lesser extent. In addition to being a collection or investment item, consumers should view and accept the natural flaws of jade rationally and tolerantly.

(4) Don’t be greedy for cheap things. Cheap does not necessarily mean good quality, you may have bought a fake! Don’t think you are getting a bargain at a low price, don’t think there are no fakes in shopping malls, and don’t think that things bought in Hong Kong or abroad are cheap.

(5) Purchase rationally. Be clear about the purpose of your purchase, and do not buy blindly due to the influence of the environment or friends; do not make small purchases under the misleading guidance of the tour guide in the scenic area.

(6) Look more and buy less; don’t rush to buy. Observe more, learn more, understand market characteristics, understand market dynamics, do not buy blindly to save time, and avoid spending unnecessary money.

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