Why does jade become greener the more you wear it, while some jade becomes darker the more you wear it?

Many people like to buy and wear jade jewelry, but many people find that some jade becomes greener the more they are worn, while some become darker. Why? Today I will explain to you the reasons.

Why does jade become greener the more you wear it?

Jade becomes greener the more you wear it because the color roots of jade are constantly spreading. Why do jade color roots spread?

There are two reasons. The first is that the jade has a delicate texture and good water quality, which can reflect the incident light inside well. Another reason is that when wearing jade, it will infiltrate the oil secreted by the human body, making the structure of jade denser, increasing the water head of jade, promoting the diffusion of green in jade, and increasing the green area. This is the so-called "evergreen".

In addition, the diffusion of jade color roots is also closely related to the quality of jade. Generally, jade with better quality will have its color roots diffused more evenly and look better; while the diffusion effect of jade color roots of jade with poorer quality will not be so good. Therefore, it is normal for jade to become greener the more you wear it.

Why does jade become darker the more you wear it?

Many people may have encountered this: when we go to the mall to buy jade, some merchants will say that poor health may make the jade become darker as you wear it. In fact, this statement is incorrect. They use this lie to cover up the fact that the jade they sell is not A-grade jade. At this time, you should pay attention to whether the goods sold in the store are processed B-grade and C-grade jade. Because after being soaked in strong acids and alkalis, the internal structure of B-grade jadeite will be destroyed and its texture will become loose. In order to cover up this phenomenon, it is often filled with organic or inorganic glue.

If you wear processed jade for a long time, the gum inside the jade will age, causing the color of the jade to become turbid and appear yellow, gray, or black. C-grade jadeite is made from B-grade jadeite with artificial color added. After being worn for a long time, it will not only turn black but also fade.

In short, it is normal for jade to become greener with wearing, which varies according to factors such as the jade's water quality, texture, clarity, and wearing time. However, if jade becomes darker with wearing, it is largely because it is non-A grade jade that has been optimized and has deteriorated over time.