As we all know, jadeite is a very precious jade, and it has always been known as the "King of Jade" in the jewelry industry. Because jade has a glass-like luster, delicate texture, and its hardness is the highest among jades, it also makes it easier to carve exquisite jewelry from jade.

Among jade products, common jade styles include rings, bracelets, bracelets, pendants and ornaments. Among them, the knowledge about jade bracelets is not well known by many people, so when people buy them, they are often confused about how to choose the best deal? What's more, some people believe that buying an outstanding jade bracelet is better in showing personal charm. So how to choose a suitable jade bracelet? Generally, a comprehensive judgment can be made based on the four aspects of water quality, color, defects and craftsmanship.

1. Look at the water

In the jade industry, people refer to the quality of jade and the water content of jade as "the quality and water content of jade". Among them, the texture of jade refers to the thickness of the jadeite, and the water content refers to the transparency of jadeite. Since the quality of jade is a synonym for the quality of jade, and is also one of the important factors that determine the price of jade, you should first check its quality when choosing a jade bracelet.

Jade can be divided into glass type, ice type, glutinous type, bean type, etc. from high to low quality, and the glass type is the best quality. It is known as the oldest and most watery jade, and it is the most valuable jade. Therefore, if the jade bracelet can reach the glass type level, then its value is very high. However, it is rare to find glass-type jade bracelets on the market, so you have to settle for the next best thing.

If the transparency of the jade bracelet is good, then its price will be relatively higher, but if its texture is relatively coarse, it will have a certain impact on the price of the jade bracelet. Of course, the fine texture of a jade bracelet does not mean it is expensive, unless its transparency is also good. Because transparency often has a greater impact on the value of jade bracelets than color, jade bracelets with color but no quality are definitely not high-end products. Therefore, jade bracelets can only be considered high-end products if they have good quality and color.

2. Look at the color

Jade comes in a variety of colors, the most common ones are green, white, purple, blue, yellow, red, black, etc., among which green is the best. Because jade color is one of the important factors affecting jade price, the color standards of a good jade bracelet should be: positive, rich, bright, and even.

Positive: refers to the range of hues, which is determined by the ratio of primary to secondary colors. For example, if you want pure green, you cannot mix other colors.

Thickness: refers to the depth of color. For jade green, the best concentration is between 70% and 80%;

Yang: refers to the brightness of jadeite's color, which is determined by the proportion of green and black or gray in jadeite. The brighter the jade, the higher its natural value;

Even: refers to the uniformity of the color distribution of jadeite. Generally, the color distribution of jade is uneven. If you can get jade with uniform color distribution, then its value will be very high.

Therefore, the best color of jade is pure green, with a concentration between 70% and 80%, bright in color and evenly distributed in color. This kind of high-end jade is usually called old pit jade by experts.

In addition, jade is usually available in a single color, and it is rare to see two or more colors coexisting on a jade bracelet. The more colors a jade bracelet has, the higher its price will naturally be.

3. Look for defects

In fact, it is normal for natural jade to have flaws. After all, jade was formed over billions of years. However, no matter which jade product it is, the fewer flaws the better. Normally, defects are mainly divided into natural and man-made. Common defects in jade include cotton wool, stone patterns, jade properties, stone veins, stone flowers, variegated colors, cracks, and fissures.

Things like the cotton wool, stone patterns and jade properties of jade usually only affect the appearance of jade bracelets, but have little impact on their price. The stone veins, stone flowers and variegated colors of jade are minor flaws that are within the acceptable range for most people. However, if the jade has cracks or fissures, it will not only affect the appearance of the jade bracelet, but may even reduce its value.

Of course, different people have different understandings of flaws. For example, in the jade industry, it is generally agreed that cracks and lines are considered flaws; and the jade nature is definitely not considered a flaw; stone patterns, stone flowers, and variegated colors are considered flaws if they are deep enough to affect the beauty of the original piece; if they are shallow and have no obvious effect on the beauty of the jade bracelet, then they are not considered flaws.

Therefore, we must look at the defects of jade bracelets rationally and not lump them all together.

4. Look at the craftsmanship

The selection of materials and craftsmanship used to make jade bracelets are usually quite demanding, and are quite a test of the jade carver's skills. For example: whether the surface of the beads is smooth, whether the lines are flowing, and whether the sizes are consistent. After all, the Buddhist meaning of today's jade bracelets has gradually faded, and each bead is no longer plain and without any pattern. Not only do they carve arhat heads, but they also make the beads into various shapes that come alive to satisfy the pursuits of jade lovers.

Therefore, the better the carving and polishing techniques of the jade bracelet, the higher its market value will be. In addition, if the jade bracelet is designed and carved by a famous master, then its price will be relatively higher.

In short, it is not difficult to choose a jade bracelet that suits your taste. As long as you master these four points, you will be able to do it with ease.