Guide To Buying Jade Jewelry


Posted May 30, 2015 by particiak

To check for the clarity of the stone, the goal is to identify if there is any inclusion in it. Due to natural formation of the stones, some comes with inclusions while others don’t.

 
Jane as a stone has been in existence centuries ago; it is largely treasured by all and sundry. The earliest origin of the stones was the white and black jade. Later the greenish and creamy white stone were discovered and the most valuable type being white that appears in pure form. The stone is basically used for Jade jewelry of all sorts; there is the jade bangles, necklace, etc. Jade like other stones have been duplicated; there are many fakes in the market. It is not unusual to find fake jade jewelry here and there. Therefore, to help you easily identify and select genuine product, some important features like the color, quality, etc., will be discussed and the goal is to enable you tell the fake and the genuine ones apart.

Ascertaining the quality

The evaluation or value confirmation of the stone is determined by what the experts called the “3 C”, and they are the color, clarity and the cut. So, basically, this guide that tells you how to identify a genuine jade stone is based on the ability to spot certain qualities of the color, cuts, and clarity that identity’s as real jade. Therefore, without further delay; check out the information about the quality.

Lookout for the texture and transparency; these elements provide a concrete insight into the quality of a stone and not only jade. Most stone’s real qualities: diamond, topaz, etc., are judged using the same element. Before picking any jade whether China Jade, lift it to the sky towards the ray of light, if you are able to see through the stone easily, then it’s indeed real quality.

Colors

In judging the colors of stones to ascertain high quality and genuine product, there are primary color elements to watch out for: one is the top hue, bottom tone, and the saturation. Any jade bangles must have these color elements which actually confirms its genuine state. Saturation and tone colors are connected because they both increase at the same time. Ultimately, there will come a point where the absorption of light increases in the tone color while the saturation decreases. The color saturation and tone change is a very important factor in determining the genuine state of jade stone.

Clarity

To check for the clarity of the stone, the goal is to identify if there is any inclusion in it. Due to natural formation of the stones, some comes with inclusions while others don’t. The highest purity is one that has no inclusion inside it and it can be spotted by holding it up to the light. Inclusions signify imperfection, which affects its value.

Texture

Texture in stones or its derivatives like jade bangle is similar to transparency. So, texture is similar to translucency. Generally, the finer the stone is to touch, the higher its translucency.

There are many fake jade products in the market. Jade jewelry shoppers must have a good knowledge about telling fake apart from the genuine product. The quality of a stone affects its value; so avoid buying fake China Jade for more price than it’s worth.
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Last Updated May 30, 2015