How to easily distinguish the authenticity of jade in the jade market

First of all, we need to understand the three major categories of jadeite, which are called A-grade jadeite, B-grade jadeite and C-grade jadeite. Don't think that A-grade jade is the same as those high-quality imitations of certain products on the Internet. The two cannot be compared. Here, A-grade jade means natural jade. B-grade jade is glue-injected jade; C-grade jade is dyed jade. Among these, only Grade A jade is pure natural jade, while Grade B and Grade C jade are fake jade that have been chemically treated. So what people usually ask in the market is, is it A-grade goods? It refers to natural jadeite, which can be observed from the following aspects:

1. Look at the color

The color of natural jade looks very natural. Take green jade for example. Jade has color roots, but some B-grade and C-grade jade have no color roots. The color will become lighter under strong light. However, although the green color of A-grade jadeite will become lighter under strong light transmission, the color roots can still be seen, which is the case with A-grade jadeite. The biggest difference of C-grade jade is in color; however, it is not as good as the colorless jade and cannot be seen.

2. Look at the polished surface

The polished surface of natural jade is delicate and smooth, with an oily glassy luster. If you look closely at the polished surface, you can see slightly transparent white fibrous crystals, commonly known as "stone flowers."

Three: Listen to the sound

When tapped gently, natural jadeite produces a crisp and pleasant sound, while artificially processed jadeite produces a low, dull sound.

4. Use a magnifying glass

Use a magnifying glass to observe the internal structure; after the jade has been soaked and processed with strong acids and alkalis, criss-crossing cracks can be seen under transmitted light.

5. Observe in a place with light

This is the most commonly used method. Observe the jade in a place with light. Most natural jade is relatively pure and smooth, usually not mixed with too many colors. Its color is evenly distributed and has a strong gloss. Fake jade that has been artificially processed does not have this characteristic. So put the jade in a place with light and observe it. If the color is pure, bright and without flaws, it can be judged as real jade.

6. Certificate of Appraisal

The appraisal certificate is also part of the judgment. Only a professional testing agency can issue a jade appraisal certificate, which records various information of jade in detail, such as weight, density, place of origin, etc. Therefore, a jade identification certificate is also the most effective and scientific means to identify the authenticity of jade. When people buy jade bracelets or other jade jewelry, the merchants will issue a jade identification certificate. If the merchant cannot issue it, it means that the jade is likely to be fake, and everyone needs to be cautious when purchasing.

The above methods recommended by Jade Compass are simple and quick identification methods, but this is only a small part of them. In real life, if we want to buy jade, we need to master more professional knowledge and learn more about jade identification methods to reduce the probability of buying fakes.

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