The million dollar question : Do I have Natural or Treated jade?
"What's the difference?" "How do I tell if this is natural real jadeite jade? " "How do I tell between fake and natural real Jade?" are some of the most asked questions that we get.
And to fully understand the answers to that question we must know what makes a piece of jade (regardless of nephrite or jadeite) real or fake.
Jade Grading:
Grade A: All natural, without treatment jade. Believed to offer protection and good fortune for whoever possesses the gem.
Grade B: Treated Jadeite Jade with Acid/ Polymer impregnation.
Grade C: Treated plus dyed color in with Acid, Polymer Impregnation.
Grade D (AKA: Fake Jade) - They are imitation, stimulants, such as glass, or resin, or plastic...
But GIA didn't tell A,B,C,D types. They only show you if it's impregnated or not. if it's impregnated jade is treated jade, or color dyed. So, we only talk about real jade or fake jade. Impregnated jade is not good for you also.
Brief history of treated jade:
Dyed jadeite has existed for decades and is detectable using standard spectroscopy. It was not common before the 1980’s.
In the early 1980's a new kind of jadeite appeared in the markets of East Asia. This material had a light, bright body color and good translucence. Some dealers noticed a ‘spidery’ texture when viewed under 20x magnification. Prices were reasonable for such quality - too reasonable - based on values at the time. This marked the beginning of what has since been called ‘B’ jade, which continues to be by far the most common form of treated jade."
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What real jade really is
Here at real jade, natural Jade is referring to the jade that has not treatments done to it. Undyed, not bleached or polymer impregnated. Technically, jade that has been treated is still considered real jade because after all it still is jade. But most people consider that fake jade.
Usually the color of the jade is not completely even. One of the main tell tale signs of treated jade is that the jade is very green through out. This rings true especially with bangles. Also depending on what kind of jade, the color will vary. For example, the color for nephrite jade is usually very even dark green. And jadeite jade is usually white with faint green lavender colors (and of course among other colors). But high quality jade is the brighter, more vibrant green color.
Take Aways
All in all jade is an amazing gem that represents good luck, prosperity, and safety. With the right person that appreciates the gemstone, you will feel the positive energies that radiates off the jade. Leading you to a better, healthier, more positive life.
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Hello
This is not 100% accurate. GIA will indeed tell you if there is dye detected in jade.
Hi. With your experience can you tell what type of jade it is from photos or do you need to run tests? I cant find anywhere in my place (Perth Western Australia) that has any idea. The 2 pices I have are both in 18ct gold with white topaz surround so I guess ok pieces but really have zero idea. One is a heart shape pendant (which I think maybe nephrite but again dont know). The other is a jade buddha type Quan Lin. This one is more likely jadeite but impregnated or not I have no idea. If B grade or less I figure only maybe a few hundred dollars (gold value mostly). Testing that I have seen offered is close to that value. I am looking to sell both pieces for best price I can get. thanks for your time Steve
لدي. قطع ذو لونان اخضر إمبراطوري ولون اصفر وتوجد به الكثير من الايات. الأخضر مشبعه. الحجم ٧ كيلو اعرضه للبيع
لدي. قطع ذو لونان اخضر إمبراطوري ولون اصفر وتوجد به الكثير من الايات. الأخضر مشبعه. الحجم ٧ كيلو اعرضه للبيع