This is how you should buy jadeite. Don’t buy it for a few dollars on Taobao anymore.

People often see various full-color jadeite on Taobao. These jadeite have one thing in common, that is: low price. Not only that, many merchants claim that these jadeite worth a few hundred yuan are A-grade, and even say they will provide you with certificates. After hearing this, I’m sure many friends are thinking about buying it, but have you ever thought about when jade became so cheap? What exactly are these jades that look so lush and green?

Be cautious when buying jadeite on Taobao. Here are some tips for buying jadeite:

1. Determine the transparency of jadeite

The transparency of jade, also called the "water head" of jade, refers to the depth at which light enters jade. The higher the transparency of jade, the higher its value. Conversely, the lower the transparency of jade, the lower the price will naturally be.

To judge the transparency of jadeite, first prepare a piece of paper with words on it. Then take a small piece of jadeite and place it on the paper with words. Observe the words on the paper through the jadeite. The clearer the handwriting, the better the transparency of the jadeite.

2. High-value jadeite types

There are many types of jade. In the jade industry, there is a saying that there are thirty-six waters, seventy-two beans and one hundred and eight blues. But among so many types of jade, there are only a few with higher value.

Jadeites of low value have their own shortcomings, but jadeites of high value are all of good green quality, sufficient water content, uniform color, clean bottom, and exquisite carving. The most popular is the glass-type imperial green jadeite. However, such top-quality jade is hard to come by, and it is very difficult to come across good imperial green jade.

3. The color of jade

The color of jade is determined by the coloring elements of jade. For example, green jade is caused by the presence of chromium ions, and purple jade is caused by the presence of manganese ions. It should be noted that green and purple are both native colors of jade, while yellow and red are not native colors but secondary colors of jade, which are formed by iron, manganese and other substances filling the space between grains or in cracks.

Although jade comes in many colors, if you just want to wear it, you have to decide based on your skin color and preferences. Although green is the most popular color, it may not suit everyone's taste, and other colors of jade are also very beautiful.

3. What are B-grade and C-grade jadeite?

Jade A, B, and C grades are the difference between natural jade and processed jade. Grade A jade refers to natural jade that has not undergone any processing. Grade B jade refers to jade that has been treated with acid washing and glue injection, but the color is naturally formed. Grade C jade refers to jade that has been made through artificial means such as acid washing, glue injection, and dyeing.

There is a huge gap in value between natural jade and artificially processed jade, so processed jade occasionally appears in the market. We would like to remind everyone that when buying jade, you must find regular merchants to buy it.

4. How to choose jade bracelets

Since ancient times, jade bracelets have been frequently worn accessories. They are usually worn closer to the wrist than bracelets made of other materials to prevent them from colliding with hard objects on the table, so the circumference of the jade bracelet will appear smaller.

When buying jade bracelets, you must choose according to the size of your hands, so that you can choose the jade bracelet that suits you best. If you want to wear a slightly smaller jade bracelet, you can put a plastic bag on your hand and slowly slide the bracelet into it. You can also use the same method to take off the bracelet.

If you want to buy the jade you like, the best way is to learn more about jade. When deciding to buy jade, you must go to a regular merchant to buy it. If you don’t understand something, you must communicate with the merchant in time. Don’t just follow the crowd and end up buying a fake.

Next, I will introduce a few more methods for identifying jadeite:

1. Weighing method

This is a very primitive identification method, which is indeed very effective in gambling on stones. The principle is that the specific gravity of jade is generally larger than that of ordinary imitations. Common jade imitations are: siliceous gravel, marble, water foam, and amphibole gravel. The imitations of these materials have a smaller specific gravity and feel very light when weighed in the hand. This method is very useful for medium-sized carvings and is also often used in small pendants and bracelets. However, you must be very careful when judging based on this. This is the most basic method of jade identification.

2. Characterization

The principle of the carving method is the high hardness of jadeite. Folks often use jade to carve glass, believing that anything that can carve glass is jade. It can distinguish jade with a hardness of around 5. Folks also often use a knife to carve the inconspicuous parts or bases of carvings.

3. Tapping method

It is mostly used in jade bracelets and jade slices. The ones that make a crisp sound are good jade or jade A grade, while low-grade jade or jade B grade or jade C grade make a dull sound.

4. Touch method

This method is very effective in distinguishing jade from glass products, because A-grade jade feels very cool to the touch, while glass does not have this feeling.

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