Basic knowledge for jade players: how to distinguish the authenticity of jade and how to maintain it?

I believe many friends will have the same question, why such hard jade will be scratched in daily life. Can “scratches” be used as a standard to judge the authenticity of jadeite? Let’s have a good discussion about these issues below.

1. First of all, will the surface of jade really be scratched after wearing it for a long time?

The answer is yes. Because jade is very hard. Jade is divided into nephrite and jadeite. Jadeite belongs to jadeite, and Hetian jade belongs to nephrite. The Mohs hardness of jade is 7. In life, any object with a Mohs hardness of more than 7 can theoretically easily leave scratches on the surface of jade, such as diamonds with a Mohs hardness of 10 and some very hard metals. Even though jade is called jadeite, it will still be scratched if you are not careful when wearing it.

2. Can “scratches” be used as a standard to judge the authenticity of jadeite?

This question cannot be answered after knowing the first one. However, it should be added that although scratches are not the only sign to judge the authenticity of jade, they can also play an important role in helping us judge jade. Because most jade will be ground and polished during the final processing step. It is a wax-like substance attached to the surface.

There are two benefits of wax immersion treatment: 1. Cover up some tiny cracks on the surface of jade. 2. Protect the moisture inside the jade. At the same time, it increases the transparency of jade. Therefore, if we do not maintain it properly, it is likely that the moisture, wax and other "protective substances" inside the jade will evaporate. Finally, the transparency of jade will be relatively reduced. So sometimes the scratches you see might just be wax

3. These three things are what jade is most afraid of.

1. Afraid of high temperature

It is best not to expose jade bracelets to high temperatures, especially in places as hot as a kitchen; first, to avoid excessive heat that may dry out the moisture inside the jade, and second, to avoid collision with kitchen pots and pans that may damage the jade. If you go in and out of the kitchen for a long time, the fumes in the kitchen will also be absorbed into the jade.

2. Fear of collision

Although jade is very hard and wear-resistant, it also has the weakness of being very brittle. It is very delicate. Once it is colliding, the structural molecules in the surface will be damaged, and sometimes dark cracks will appear. These cracks cannot be seen with the naked eye, but sometimes they can be seen clearly with a magnifying glass. Once damaged, its perfection and value will be greatly impaired. Therefore, friends who love collecting should store jade in a jewelry box with a soft texture.

3. Afraid of corrosion

Jade jewelry should not come into contact with acids, alkalis and organic solvents, such as cosmetics, perfumes, hairdressing products in our daily lives. These things will corrode the surface of jade. After each wearing, you can wash it with clean and warm water, and then wipe it gently with white wool. Finally, use soft paper to absorb the moisture.

Friendly reminder: Do not rinse directly with the tap. In addition, jade pendants inlaid with diamonds or gemstones should only be wiped with a clean white cloth.

Here are 4 tips to make your bracelet look brand new.

1. When you are not wearing it, you can place it in a sealed and humid environment or soak it in water. Be sure to avoid placing it in a too dry environment and exposing it to sunlight, as this will cause the jade to lose moisture and the waxy surface will evaporate.

2. If you don’t wear it for a long time, you can apply some olive oil or light colorless oil, and pack it in a sealed bag. Remember to use other colored oils.

3. Do not place it together with gold and silver jewelry. The hardness of jade is 7, which is much higher than the hardness of gold and silver. Mixing them together will cause scratches and damage to the metal jewelry, and the jade itself will also be damaged.

4. Jade jewelry should not be stored frequently, but should be worn frequently, so that the oil and moisture from the human body can penetrate into the jade and maintain it.

Finally, the editor would like to say: "People take care of jade for three years, and jade takes care of people for a lifetime." As long as you take good care of your jade, I believe it will bring you endless wealth, beauty and confidence.

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