In the summer season, many women choose to wear slim jade wristbands or traditional jade bracelets, which exude elegance and a classic charm, making them a beautiful accessory during the warm months. However, with so many jade products available in the market, how can you tell real jade from fake? Here’s a helpful guide to help you identify genuine jade.
Among the various types of jade, emerald is considered one of the most valuable. It is a natural mineral known for its high hardness and limited availability. Emeralds typically come in green and red hues. The red variety is called "fei," while the green is referred to as "jade," hence the name.
There are several effective ways to assess the quality of jadeite:
First, examine the translucency of the stone. High-quality jade is usually transparent or semi-transparent, often referred to as "old jade" by experts, which makes it the most valuable. Jade that is slightly translucent is called "new and old," while opaque, dry jade is considered "new jade."
Second, look at the color. Jade comes in a wide range of colors, including green, red, purple, gray, yellow, and white. Among these, green is the most prized. Within green jade, there are over ten subcategories, such as gemstone green, brilliant green, and glass green. These high-quality greens are vibrant, clear, oily, and free of impurities. When struck with a hard object, they produce a crisp, ringing sound.
On the market, two common types of fake jade are artificial materials and dyed (or "tinted") jade. Artificial imitation is made from glass that has been artificially baked. Its structure is loose, and the green color tends to be overly uniform and dark, sometimes with visible bubbles. When tapped, it produces a dull sound.
Tinted jade, on the other hand, involves heating colorless or white jade and soaking it in a green solution to make the color seep into the cracks. Under sunlight, you can see the green color inside the grain, appearing messy and fine. This type of jade is slightly lighter than real jade. The green color is often yellowish or bluish and lacks the vibrancy of natural green. Over time, it may fade, turn yellow, or even become blue.
By understanding these characteristics, you can better distinguish between real and fake jade and make more informed purchasing decisions.
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