Very practical, Jade Xiaobing purchase tips

Chinese people have loved jade since ancient times. Jade culture has a long history in Chinese history and has become a national characteristic. In recent years, jadeite, known as the king of jade, has been warmly welcomed by people. Many people have suffered losses and paid tuition fees due to their lack of understanding of jadeite. In fact, buying jadeite is a science that requires a lot of knowledge and is complicated. For novices, if they don’t want to be fooled, they still have to take it step by step and slowly learn the knowledge in this area. Finally, they can become smart jade buyers.

The product has nothing to do with the brand

Many people like to go straight to famous brand stores when buying jade, or they will look at the brand when buying jade. They believe that jade from brand stores has better quality and a better reputation. Here, Consultant Zhao would like to tell you that it is actually a misunderstanding to look at the brand when purchasing jadeite. The jadeite currently on the market is not independently developed by the merchants. These jadeite raw stones are all produced in Myanmar. They have gone through the processes of gambling, cutting, design, carving, etc. before they reach the hands of the merchants. That is to say, their starting point and manufacturing are the same, but the merchants who sell them use different brands. Therefore, there is no necessary connection between jade products and brands.

However, this also varies from person to person. For some novice-level people who are eager to buy or willing to spend money, going to a brand store to buy jade is also an excellent choice. At least you will not buy B goods or B+C goods in a brand store. After all, big brands will not joke about their own reputation. Compared with some small jade shops, they are indeed more reputable and trustworthy. However, the price of jadeite of the same grade sold in a brand store and in a general jade store can differ by several times. Many high-end jadeite sold in brand stores are actually fine products that "receivers" have bought from small jade shops, and then sold to high-end customers through brand store terminals at a higher price. So, it depends on the individual where to choose to buy.

Perfect jade is extremely rare

As the saying goes, "Nine out of ten jades are cracked." Jade will form cracks due to impact and compression during the formation process. In addition, jade will also have defects such as cotton and moss. However, we cannot deny the value of jade just because it has flaws. There is a saying since ancient times that "a flaw does not outweigh the merits". A finished jade product always has both advantages and disadvantages, which influence and restrict each other. As buyers, we must learn to find perfection in imperfection. Generally speaking, the approximate value will be determined by its advantages, and then the price will be negotiated down based on its disadvantages, so that a rough grade and price range can be obtained. For example, the most expensive imperial green, but it doesn’t mean that imperial green must be expensive. If an imperial green bracelet has cotton and cracks, its price will definitely be discounted.

Value Standard of Jade Pendants

Generally speaking, larger pieces are more expensive than smaller ones. When it comes to carved pendants, we need to refer to the carving work and established aesthetic standards. For example: a Guanyin Buddha with appropriate proportions is more valuable than one that does not meet the proportion requirements; a Buddha with a convex belly is more valuable than one with a flat belly; the value of a piece that consumes more materials is greater than that of an ornament that saves materials; the value of a piece with good water output is greater than that of a piece with poor water output, dull and dark; a sitting Guanyin Buddha is more valuable than a standing Guanyin Buddha; a pure Guanyin Buddha shape is more valuable than a flower-piece Guanyin Buddha; a jade bi is more valuable than a jade button, and a jade button is more valuable than a jade nostalgic. If you ask why this is the case, Consultant Zhao can only say that every industry will form some unwritten industry rules during its development.

What color jade is good?

It is often said in the jade industry that "green is the most important color in jade." If we only talk about the quality of jade color, the greener the better. Colors like imperial green, emerald green, apple green, and yellow sun green are all top-quality colors. Next in order are violet, red jadeite, yellow-green, yellow, blue, etc. But green jade is not necessarily expensive. Color is indeed a major factor affecting the price, but good color must be combined with good water quality. Jade with uniform color, fine texture and few impurities is more precious.

Emerald water head

Observe the texture structure and transparency of jade. Transparency is also known as "water head" in the industry, which refers to the degree of light penetration into jade. The higher the transmittance, the fuller the water head. In layman's terms, it looks moist and translucent. Texture refers to the granular structure inside jade, which can be coarse or fine. See if you can see the granularity of the structure. Jade with coarse texture has low value.

Water quality is as important as color

Jadeite with good color and good water quality is extremely rare. Even if it exists, it is only collection-level and is generally not seen on the market. Many people tend to settle for second best and find some jadeite with slightly less positive color but acceptable water quality. After all, there is a saying that "laymen judge by color, experts judge by species". In addition, although there is a saying that "a one-grade difference in color means a ten-fold difference in price", there is also a saying that "an extra cent of water means an extra ten taels of silver". After saying so much, I actually just want to emphasize that water quality and color are equally important, but very few people have both. If you want both, be prepared to spend everything you have.

Why does jade become moist after being worn?

When jade is worn, the secretions of human skin will enter the jade and nourish it. It is what is often said “people raise jade”. As for the fading of color and the healing of cracks, it is because the surface of the jade has been polished smooth by the human body, and the refractive index and reflectivity of light have changed, making it look like the cracks in the jade have healed. On the other hand, if the color of the jade really changes, you should question whether the jade in your hand is B grade or B+C grade.

Shape is very important for mid- to high-end jadeite

The shape has a huge impact on mid- to high-end jadeite. Among jadeite of the same color and type, jadeite with a full, round shape and symmetrical shape often costs several times more. For example, two ring faces made from the same piece of material have the same color, water quality, and are similar in size, but one looks thinner and the other looks fuller. Their prices often vary a lot, and the higher the quality, the greater the price difference.

About the old color

As the saying goes "the older the quality, the lower the color". The white glass market has seen strong growth in recent years. This is because colorless jade can be aged to the extreme, and jewelry-grade jade has beautiful quality and is popular in the market. Generally speaking, jadeite with good color is often not of good quality, and it is difficult to achieve a balance between quality and color. As a result, the question of which is more important, water quality or color, has become a point of confusion for many people. After all, if a piece of jade has good quality but is colorless, it will not appear luxurious enough; on the other hand, if it has good color but no quality, it will not be lively enough. Therefore, quality and color can be said to complement each other. How to choose depends on individual preference.

Most jade is opaque.

Most jade is opaque, and you can't see what's inside, but ice and glass jade are fine and clean, and you can see the structure inside. People who don't know much about it may think that such jade is imperfect, but in fact this is very normal. Even the top-grade jade has flaws. When looking at a piece of jade, don’t focus on the impurities, but look at whether it has good water quality, good color, good shape, and good workmanship.

Those who want to sell dare not sell, and those who want to buy dare not buy

Now there is a problem that is giving many jade merchants a headache, that is, "those who want to sell dare not sell, and those who want to buy cannot afford it." The price of jade has risen sharply, which is a headache for many merchants. Take a 40,000 yuan piece of goods as an example. Those who sold it for 40,000 yuan before no longer dare to sell it at the original price. They are worried that once they sell at this price, they will not be able to get the goods at the same price in the future; but if they sell at a higher price, consumers will feel that the price is too crazy to afford, and many consumers who came with high expectations will have to return home disappointed, thus both parties are caught in a dilemma.

How to tell if jade is a scam

People often ask Consultant Zhao, how can one look at jadeite so as to avoid being cheated? I always feel like I'll be cheated if I'm not careful. In fact, there is no such thing as a scam or not. "Gold has a price but jade is priceless." The prices in the jade market are not transparent. Everyone has different perspectives and sees different prices. At this time, you must learn to grasp the merchant's psychology and find out whether the lowest price the merchant can offer is the price you can accept. In addition, “money can’t buy what you love”, if it is a jadeite that you like, don’t tell others how much it costs, because different people have different eyes for its value.

What should you pay attention to when looking at jadeite?

When looking at jadeite, there are certain rules to follow when holding it.

When looking at a bracelet, do not spread it on your palm or pinch it with your fingertips. You should hold the jadeite with your index and middle fingers; when looking at the pendant, if there is a rope, wrap it around your finger so that it does not fall off; when looking at the egg-shaped jade, do not hold it on the back of your hand, as the back of your hand has an arc and it will fall off easily, and do not pinch it with your fingers. In addition, be careful to handle it with care.

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