The key to buying jadeite, a comprehensive explanation of jadeite buying skills, and being a smart jade buyer

People who love jade have existed since ancient times. Nowadays, many people prefer jadeite, but some people suffer losses and pay tuition fees due to their lack of knowledge about jadeite.

In fact, there are certain tricks to buying jadeite. Below we will give you a comprehensive and in-depth interpretation of jadeite buying skills, so that you can be a smart jade buyer!

1. The product has nothing to do with the brand

Looking at the brand when purchasing jadeite is actually a misunderstanding! Many of the jadeite on the market today are not developed independently by big-name merchants. These jadeite raw stones are all produced in Myanmar. They go through processes such as gambling, cutting, design, and carving before they reach the hands of brand retailers.

That is to say, their starting point and manufacturing are the same, but the merchants who sell them use different brands. Therefore, there is no necessary connection between jade products and brands. When purchasing jade, you should mainly consider the reputation of the merchant and whether the goods are from the source!

Note: Only a few merchants will go to the public auction to purchase raw stones , cut materials, design and process them. The manufacturing techniques will also be different. The four major schools of jade carving (Jieyang, Suyang, etc.) are incomparable to other carvers.

However, this also varies from person to person. For some novice-level people who are eager to buy or willing to spend money, going to a brand store to buy jade is also an excellent choice. At least you will not buy B goods or B+C goods in a brand store. After all, big brands will not joke about their own reputation. Compared with some small jade shops, they are indeed more reputable and trustworthy.

However, the price of jadeite of the same grade sold in a brand store and in a general jade store can differ by several times. Many high-end jadeite sold in brand stores are actually fine products that "receivers" have bought from small jade shops, and then sold to high-end customers through brand store terminals at a higher price. So, it depends on the individual where to choose to buy.

2. Perfect jade is extremely rare

As the saying goes, "Nine out of ten jades are cracked." Jade will form cracks due to impact and compression during the formation process. In addition, jade will also have defects such as cotton and moss. However, we cannot deny the value of jade just because it has flaws. There is a saying since ancient times that "a flaw does not outweigh the merits" . A finished jade product always has both advantages and disadvantages, which influence and restrict each other.

As buyers, we must learn to find perfection in imperfection. Generally speaking, the approximate value will be determined by its advantages, and then the price will be negotiated down based on its disadvantages, so that a rough grade and price range can be obtained.

For example, the most expensive imperial green, but it doesn’t mean that imperial green must be expensive. If an imperial green bracelet has cotton and cracks, its price will definitely be discounted.

3. Value Standard of Jade Pendants

Generally speaking, larger pieces are more expensive than smaller ones. When it comes to carved pendants, we need to refer to the carving work and established aesthetic standards.

For example:

The value of a Guanyin Buddha with proper proportions is greater than a Guanyin Buddha with insufficient proportions;

The Buddha with a convex belly is more valuable than the Buddha with a flat belly;

The value of accessories with more consumable materials is greater than that of accessories with less materials;

The value of good water effect is greater than that of poor, dull and dark water effect;

The value of the sitting Buddha Guanyin is greater than that of the standing Buddha Guanyin;

The pure Guanyin Buddha statue has greater value than the flower-piece Guanyin Buddha statue;

The value of the jade bi is greater than that of the jade buckle.

The value of the jade button is greater than the jade nostalgia.

If you want to ask why this is the case, I can only say that every industry will form some non-explicit industry rules during the development process.

4. What color of jade is good?

It is often said in the jade industry that "green is the most important color in jade." If we only talk about the quality of jade color, the greener the better . Colors like imperial green, emerald green, apple green, and yellow sun green are all top-quality colors. Next in order are violet, red jadeite, yellow-green, yellow, blue, etc.

But green jade is not necessarily expensive. Color is indeed a major factor affecting the price, but good color must be combined with good water quality. Jade with uniform color, fine texture and few impurities is more precious.

5. Water head of jadeite

Observe the texture and transparency of the jadeite. Transparency is also called "water head" in the industry, which refers to the degree of light penetration into the jadeite. The higher the light transmittance, the more water head. In layman's terms, it should look moist and translucent.

Texture refers to the granular structure inside jade, which can be coarse or fine. It depends on whether you can see the granularity of the structure. Jade with coarse texture has low value.

6. Water quality is as important as color

Jadeite with good color and good water quality is extremely rare. Even if it exists, it is of collection level and is generally not seen on the market. Many people tend to settle for second best and look for jadeite with slightly worse color but acceptable water quality.

After all, there is a saying that "laymen judge by color, experts judge by species". In addition, although there is a saying that "a one-grade difference in color means a ten-fold difference in price", there is also a saying that "an extra cent of water means an extra ten taels of silver". After saying so much, I actually just want to emphasize that water quality and color are equally important, but very few people have both. If you want both, be prepared to spend everything you have!

7. Why does jade become moist after being worn?

When jade is worn, the secretions of human skin will enter the jade and nourish it. It is what is often said “people raise jade”. As for the fading of color and the healing of cracks, it is because the surface of the jade has been polished smooth by the human body, and the refractive index and reflectivity of light have changed, making it look like the cracks in the jade have healed.

On the other hand, if the color of the jade really changes, you should question whether the jade in your hand is B grade or B+C grade.

8. Shape is very important for mid- to high-end jadeite

The shape has a huge impact on mid- to high-end jadeite . Among jadeite of the same color and type, jadeite with a full, round shape and symmetrical shape often costs several times more.

For example, two ring faces made from the same piece of material have the same color, water quality, and are similar in size, but one looks thinner and the other looks fuller. Their prices often vary a lot, and the higher the quality, the greater the price difference.

9. About the old color not advancing

As the saying goes, "the older the quality, the lower the color." In recent years, the market price of colorless glass jade has increased strongly. This is because colorless jade can be aged to the extreme. Jewelry-grade jade has beautiful quality and is popular in the market. Generally speaking, jadeite with good color is often not of good quality, and it is difficult to achieve a balance between quality and color. As a result, the question of which is more important, water quality or color, has become a point of confusion for many people.

After all, if a piece of jade has good quality but is colorless, it will not appear luxurious enough; on the other hand, if it has good color but no quality, it will not be lively enough. Therefore, quality and color can be said to complement each other. How to choose depends on individual preference.

10. Most Jade is Opaque

Most jade is opaque, and you can't see what's inside, but ice and glass jade are fine and clean, and you can see the structure inside. People who don't know much about it may think that such jade is imperfect, but in fact this is very normal.

Even the top-grade jade has flaws. When looking at a piece of jade, don’t focus on the impurities, but look at whether it has good water quality, good color, good shape, and good workmanship.

11. Those who want to sell don’t dare to sell, and those who want to buy can’t afford to buy

There is a problem now that is causing headaches for many jade merchants, that is, "those who want to sell dare not sell, and those who want to buy cannot afford it." The price of jade has been rising all the way, which is a headache for many merchants.

Take a product worth 40,000 yuan for example. Those who previously sold it for 40,000 yuan no longer dare to sell it at the original price. They are worried that once they sell at this price, they will not be able to get the goods at the same price in the future; but if they sell at a higher price, consumers will feel that the price is too crazy to afford, and many consumers who came with high expectations will have to return home disappointed, thus both parties are caught in a dilemma.

12. How to check if jade is not a scam

People often ask, how can one look at jadeite so as to avoid being cheated? I always feel like I'll be cheated if I'm not careful. In fact, there is no such thing as a scam or not. "Gold has a price but jade is priceless." The prices in the jade market are not transparent. Everyone has different perspectives and sees different prices.

At this time, you must learn to grasp the merchant's psychology and find out whether the lowest price the merchant can offer is the price you can accept. In addition, “money can’t buy what you love”, if it is a jadeite that you like, don’t tell others how much it costs, because different people have different eyes for its value.

13. What should you pay attention to when looking at jadeite?

When looking at jadeite, there are certain rules to follow when holding it.

When looking at a bracelet, do not spread it on your palm or pinch it with your fingertips. You should hold the jadeite with your index and middle fingers; when looking at the pendant, if there is a rope, wrap it around your finger so that it does not fall off; when looking at the egg-shaped jade, do not hold it on the back of your hand, as the back of your hand has an arc and it will fall off easily, and do not pinch it with your fingers. In addition, be careful to handle it with care.

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