The finest jadeite - Imperial Green

Color is one of the important factors that determine the price of jadeite. For top-quality jadeite, a slight difference in color can result in a price difference of dozens of times .

There is a best type in every species, and in jadeite, the best is " Imperial Green ".

In the market trading market in recent years, the price of high-end jadeite has been rising all the way, and imperial green is the best of the best. So what kind of green is imperial green?

Imperial green actually refers to a unique color: the green is pure and rich, and like emerald, it feels like there is a blue tint in the green, but it is not color-biased .

To put it more simply, Imperial Green is very green, the kind that looks like it's about to drip out . When you see Imperial Green you can feel that kind of green. Imperial Green is the best color, and many jades are priceless precisely because of this color. Imperial green, also known as " emerald green ", gives people a sense of noble beauty.

Green jade is so rare that in a large piece of white jade, green is just a few dots. Green jade is mostly distributed in the form of veins among white jade, which experts call " belts ."

If there is a thin green band on a large piece of white jade raw material, the value of this raw material can be increased by a hundred times. If there is a ball of green slightly larger than a fist, the buyer may become rich overnight.

Imperial green jadeite itself is very expensive, so it can also be used for collection and investment. When purchasing imperial green jadeite, you still need to pay attention to factors such as the jadeite's water quality, color, and internal defects.

So how do you identify imperial green jadeite?

1. Look at the color

The color of natural imperial green jade is natural and unevenly distributed. The colored part and the colorless part are naturally transitioned. It has color roots, is calm and not empty, and you will never get tired of looking at it.

Jade that has been artificially processed will have its original optical properties changed due to the destruction of its jade structure, resulting in the color distribution of the jade having no sense of hierarchy, appearing frivolous and looking unnatural.

2. Look at the gloss
Natural imperial green jade has a fine texture and is transparent or opaque, with a relatively bright glass luster on the surface. Jade with organic fillers such as resin or plastic added often has resin luster, waxy luster, or a mixture of glass luster with resin luster and waxy luster.

3. Look at the incision

For some jadeite with cuts, if you observe the cuts under a high-power magnifying glass, you can see obvious irregular fractures and the delicate internal structure .

However, the cut surface of fake jade is still bright and shiny, and does not have the characteristics of natural jade cut.

4. Measure weight
Since the density of natural imperial green jade is relatively high, when we weigh it in our hands, we will feel a " hitting " feeling, that is, a heavy feeling .

Glass imitations appear light and airy , and you cannot feel the pressure of pressing down on your hand. An experienced jade connoisseur can basically determine whether the jade is real or fake just by weighing it.

5. Listen to the sound
This method is mainly for natural jade bracelets. Natural jade has a dense structure, so if you tap it gently, it will make a clear and pleasant sound.

The structure of artificially processed jade is destroyed, and the space between the mineral particles is filled with gum. Therefore, when it is tapped lightly, it makes a dull sound. There is a clear difference between the two.

So what factors do we base our selection of imperial green on?

1. Transparency

Here it refers to the degree to which light can pass through jade. It can be divided into transparent (glass type), translucent (ice type), slightly transparent (foundation), opaque (dry ground) and other types. The higher the transparency of jade, the better. In the collectibles market, the selling price of jadeite with high transparency is often hundreds of times higher than that of jadeite with low transparency.

2. Structure

Structure refers to factors such as the shape, size, and relationships of the grains that make up jade. The finer the jade grains, the denser its structure and the finer its texture appear, and the better the effect after polishing. The crystal grains in high-quality jade are difficult to see with the naked eye. If you see too many crystal particles, it means that the jade is of inferior quality.

3. Clarity
Jadeite with high clarity and few flaws is preferred. Common defects are white and black. White defects are opaque jadeite particles, known as " stone flowers " in the industry, mainly due to the light blocking of microscopic inclusions in jadeite;

Black defects are divided into two types: " live black " and " dead black ":

① " Lively Black ": refers to sodium chrome pyroxene that is too green and appears black. After being ground thin, the green color will be revealed;

② " Dead black ": refers to black chromite, magnetite and dark green amphibole minerals. Generally speaking, black defects have a greater impact on jade quality than white defects.

4. Cut
Jadeite finished products are divided into two categories: plain finished products and carved finished products :

① Plain finished products : mainly refer to ring faces, bracelets and other finished products with plain surfaces without patterns. Carved finished products mainly refer to pendants, jade carvings (jade mountains), etc. The finished product has higher processing requirements, requiring proper proportions, symmetry, fullness, no cracks, fine workmanship and good polishing .

②The quality evaluation of the finished carved products mainly depends on the carving. Jadeite with exquisite carving, novel style and effective use of color is often very valuable.

5. Cracks
Cracks are the fatal flaw of jade. Once there are cracks, the value of jade will be greatly reduced, especially high-end jade. Therefore, the number and length of cracks are inversely proportional to the value of jadeite. Furthermore, closed fissures are much less harmful than open fissures.

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