Which type of jade is the best? Do you really understand jade?

Which type of jade is the best? The more transparent the jade is, the better; the greener it is, the better. But there are so many types of jade, which one is the best?

Speaking of jade, the best is definitely the old pit glass jade, which usually has a glassy luster, its texture is delicate, pure and flawless, its color is pure, bright, rich and uniform emerald green, the grains are very fine, and it is translucent to transparent under the light. It is the best or best jade. Below I will introduce to you the old pit type of jadeite.

Old pit jade is high-end jade, that is, the color has a certain concentration, it is dark, but deep not dull, the color is bright, pure green, that is, the color is not gray and has good uniformity. In addition, the texture is relatively fine and the transparency is also better, that is, glass ground. Of course, even if they are all called old pit varieties, their quality is relatively different. Some have higher transparency, while others have slightly lower transparency, so the value is also different. But in any case, they are more attractive varieties of jade and are often used to make high-end jewelry.

There is a reason why it is called old pit. In the Chinese concept, the older the jade, including jadeite, is, the most beautiful, including darker color and better transparency. In addition, jadeite of this texture is mostly found in secondary deposits in Myanmar, and the secondary deposits of Myanmar jadeite were mined earlier, so it is called old pit.

"Species" is the name of a comprehensive evaluation of jade quality. People call it the standard for dividing jade varieties based on jade texture, transparency, and green color. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, some frequently appearing or relatively rare types of jadeite were named, such as "Qiluo Jade", "Zhengkun Jade", "Duanjia Jade", "320,000 Types", etc. Later, jade raw materials with similar texture and transparency were classified into three categories: "old type", "new type" and "old and new type", and there are typical varieties in each category.

The "old", "old" and "new" types of jade do not represent the early or late time of mining of the jade, it is just a customary statement. Generally, the jade with excellent material quality is classified as "old type", which has a single mineral composition, small and uniform mineral particles, dense structure, fine texture, pure and rich green color, good transparency and high hardness.

Old types of jadeite have different classifications due to differences in quality. The most common ones are hibiscus, lotus root powder, gold wire, ice, glass, etc. The new species has a complex mineral composition, rough crystal grains, loose jade, uneven green color, evil gray, low hardness and not much value. Generally, jadeite with a material between "old type" and "new type" is classified as "new old type".

People who understand jade attach great importance to the "type" of jade, and consider it more important than the color (green). There is a saying that "laymen look at the color, experts look at the type". There is also a saying that "good quality jade can cover up three flaws", which means that "good quality" jade can improve its appearance, making the emerald green appear crystal clear and beautiful, the green color appear uniform, and the texture appear very good.

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