Comparison of true and false jadeite, teach you 4 identification methods

Jade is a precious item. Due to its high value, the quality of jade on the market varies greatly, and some are real and some are fake. Many friends who like jade are very worried about buying fake jade before purchasing it. How to identify the authenticity of jadeite? Next, I will teach you 4 methods to identify jadeite. Let’s take a look together!

1. Thinking about Jade

Hold the jade in your hand and feel its weight. Jade is relatively heavy due to its high density. If you feel it is heavy, it is likely to be real jade. When you hold fake jade in your hand, you will feel it is light and fluttering.

2. Observe the jadeite cut surface

If there is a cut on the jadeite, you can use a magnifying glass to observe the cut. The real jadeite will have obvious irregular cracks on the cut surface, and you can see the delicate structure inside the jadeite. If it is fake jade, the cut may be smooth and bright because it has undergone special treatment.

3. Look at the color root

Natural jade, especially green jade, has color roots. The color root is where the green is very concentrated, and then the green will spread around the color root. Under the transmission of strong light, the green color in some places will fade or disappear, but the color root is still green. Processed jade or other types of jade have no color roots.

4. Seek help from an appraisal agency

In addition to the above methods, a more reliable way is to seek help from a third-party valuables identification agency. Although it will cost some money, it is safer.