The simplest way to identify jadeite, you will learn it in one go

The jade market today is filled with mixed goods. Is there any simple way to identify whether jade is real or fake? Without further ado, let’s get straight to the point.

1. Check the Jade Identification Certificate

Only professional testing institutions can issue jadeite identification certificates. The number on the appraisal certificate is unique and corresponds to a unique jade jewelry, so the appraisal certificate is the simplest and most authoritative method. Therefore, when purchasing jadeite, you can ask the merchant to issue a jadeite identification certificate.

2. Magnifying glass observation method

It is difficult to tell whether jade is real or fake with the naked eye, so you can prepare a magnifying glass and first observe whether there are any tiny cracks on the surface of the jade. If it is A-grade jadeite, there will be no cracks on the surface. If it is B-grade or C-grade jadeite, there will be tiny cracks on the surface. Secondly, you can also judge by observing the color roots inside the jade. A-grade jade has color roots inside, while fake jade has no color roots inside.

3. Weight Identification Method

Since the density of jade itself is relatively large, if you hold jade in your hand and move it up and down a few times, you will feel it is heavy. This method is suitable for identifying lighter fake jadeite, such as plastic jadeite.

4. Sound Identification Method

A-grade jadeite will make a crisp sound when knocked, while B-grade jadeite will make a dull sound when struck. The pitch of the sound is directly related to the hardness of the object. Since the interior of the B-grade jade bracelet is filled with gelatin, the internal structure will be relatively loose. Jadeite is a hard jade and should make a crisp sound when struck. It should be noted that if you use this method before purchasing, you should avoid being forced to buy jadeite.

5. Orange peel effect identification method

The orange peel effect is caused by the different hardness of jade's columnar and fibrous crystals. Similar to the wrinkles on jade, crystals with higher hardness are raised, while crystals with lower hardness are sunken. This unique phenomenon is called the orange peel effect. The orange peel effect is also the basis for judging the quality of jadeite. The orange peel effect is obvious in jadeite with a rough texture, while the orange peel effect rarely appears in icy and glutinous jadeite. However, it can be basically determined that jadeite with orange peel effect is almost certainly real jadeite.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone not to be greedy for small profits when buying jadeite. There is no free lunch in the world. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to buy jadeite of top quality color for thousands of yuan. When you find someone selling low-priced, high-quality jadeite to you, you should be careful about being deceived.

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