The “Thief Light” and “Treasure Light” of Jade

People often call people who steal things "thieves", and thieves have become a synonym for evil, cunning and other dishonest people. In the jade circle, we often hear people talk about "thief light". Just looking at this word, it seems to be related to gloss. Could it be that the gloss of jade has been stolen?

If we know who the thief is, he is most likely a black-hearted and unscrupulous trader who uses all means to make huge profits in the jade transaction. The "thief light" is the luster of artificially processed jade and imitation jade glass.

Before introducing the "thief light", Jade Collection will first tell you about the unique "gem light" of natural jadeite.

What is Baoguang?

Natural jade is created by the magic of nature and is a treasure bestowed by God on mankind. It exudes a warm and restrained luster from the inside out, without being ostentatious or gaudy, and it is not eye-catching at first glance. If placed among a bunch of jadeite that flashes with "thief light", it will stand out more plainly.

However, it is this gentle and beautiful light that makes people feel quite comfortable, calms their hearts, and even makes them want to touch it carefully.

If “precious light” is like this, then what is the relatively speaking “thief light” like?

What is thief light?

Among the dazzling array of jade jewelry, the shiny, green and brightly colored piece of jade will instantly catch your eye and make you fall in love with it at first sight. However, this may not be due to fate, nor is it a rare and top-quality product. There is a high probability that it is a glass imitation or artificially processed jade, and the bright luster is called "thief light" by insiders.

Artificial Jade

B-Grade Jade

Identification method

Look at the surface: If you look closely at the B-grade jade, you can find that its surface has bumpy patterns, which are traces left by acid immersion. Natural A-grade jade must be smoother and more delicate.

Look at the structure: When you check the inside of B goods through light, you will find that its structure is loose and not tight. Some of the goods are filled with too much gum, and you can't even see the mineral structure, making it appear sticky and fuzzy.

C-Grade Jade

C-grade jadeite is made by dyeing the raw materials. In the past, it was mostly dyed into emerald green to impersonate high-grade jadeite. In recent years, in order to reduce consumer suspicion, dyed jadeite has tended to be gray-green, blue-green and other lower-grade jadeite colors.

Identification method

Look: The color of C-grade jadeite is not pure, usually bluish or yellowish, and only exists in the shallow layer of the surface. Among them, the color of the cracks will be slightly richer.

Listen: If there is a muffled sound when you tap the jade gently, it may be dyed C-grade jade. This is because some stones need to be washed with acid and alkali chemicals before dyeing, and this operation will destroy the internal structure of the jade.

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