Learn a few tips to buy jadeite without worrying about being ripped off

1. Look at the water quality first and then the color.

The quality of jade refers to the quality of its texture. Jadeite with good texture has very fine and dense structure, so it is difficult to sell it at a low price if it has color; if the quality is poor, no matter how good the color is, it is difficult to sell it at a high price.

2. The more transparent the jade is, the better, and the brighter the color, the better.

Transparency refers to the transparency and light transmittance of jade, and the "wateriness" of jade is often mentioned when playing with jade. The fewer impurities, the higher the clarity, such as high ice and glass types. Jadeite with high transparency has no color on it and its price has been rising all year round.

3. Pay attention to the cracks and black spots of jade.

A good jade is like a beautiful woman. If her beautiful face is covered with pockmarks and scars, it will affect her appearance. When choosing jadeite with low water transparency, you should avoid cracks and black spots.

When it comes to jadeite with good water quality, you should pay attention to common defects such as cotton, lines, and cracks. These defects are particularly obvious on jadeite with good water quality. If the conditions are met that the jadeite has color, the jadeite has high transparency and no flaws, the price of the colored jadeite will be high, which is easy to understand.

4. Be cautious when buying from tourist attractions

Many people believe in the origin and think that jade is best and cheapest to buy at the Yunnan border. In fact, this is not the case. The country pays attention to wholesale price and retail price. Wholesalers have large shipments and get relatively cheaper prices. As a tourist, if you go to the origin without an acquaintance to introduce you, the cost-effectiveness of buying goods is not high.

The price of jade in the wholesale market is not as uniform as other commodities, and the quality varies greatly. It is difficult to protect your rights if you find problems after buying it. Merchants are not stupid. If you don’t know much about jade, you will just put these four words on your face: “Come and rip me off!”

5. Natural jade is A-grade jade, while B-grade, C-grade, and B+C-grade jade are all fake.

Grade A jadeite, with obvious jadeite texture and natural color

B-grade jadeite, dull color, diffuse color roots

C-grade jadeite, showing silky texture distribution

Nowadays, many unscrupulous merchants sell inferior jade as high-quality ones at low prices. In this case, the jade is still natural jade, and individuals will only suffer property loss. Wearing processed jade is harmful to the body.

6. Plain jadeite of the same quality is more valuable than carved jadeite.

Plain jade has the original appearance of jade without any carvings. Most top-grade jadeite appears in the form of plain pieces without any carving, such as bracelets, egg-shaped jadeite, and pendants. The quality requirements for plain jadeite are very high, and there must be no cracks or flaws. Perfection is the first element of a jadeite collection.

7. Most of the carvings on jade are to avoid cracking.

There is a saying in the industry that "jade is not jade without cracks", which refers to the small cracks on jade. Jade with defects or cracks is mostly made into carved ornaments and pendants. The carved jade looks exquisite and translucent, but in fact it uses the reflection of light to highlight the three-dimensional sense of jade. There are often defects such as impurities in the thinned places. When purchasing, you must distinguish whether it is natural growth lines or cracks. The former is not a problem, but the latter must be chosen with caution!

8. The thicker the jade, the higher the price.

The thickness of jade has a professional name, called thick pile. A piece of carved jade jewelry with a thickness greater than 8 mm on both sides can be called a thick pile.

Thick pile includes factors such as the length and width of jade jewelry. It can be called thick pile. Jadeite is considered thick pile only when sufficient materials are used before processing. Hollow carved jadeite, no matter how thick it is, is not considered thick pile.

9. The better the carving craftsmanship, the higher the value.

The value of jade is determined by five comprehensive factors: color, structure, transparency, and carving, which are often referred to in the industry as color, type, water, ground, and craftsmanship. As the saying goes, 70% creativity and 30% craftsmanship. Carving is an important process in which jadeite is transformed from a piece of stone into a work of art. It is the process by which the jade carver and jadeite are given soul and life. Good carving not only requires the hard work of the jade carver, but is also directly related to the quality and value of the finished jade product.

A jade carver with good skills can observe the proportions of the jade and make a reasonable design that makes people feel comfortable when looking at it. The works designed by poor sculptors look rigid and lifeless.

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