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Jade Buying Cheat Sheet: to Understanding Jade
Since its inception in 2009, one of the most frequent inquiries posed to us has been:
How can you determine if your jade is genuine?
This query originates from diverse corners of the globe-from Southeast Asia to Australia, Europe to North America. It's well known that acquiring jade presents a complex challenge; gemologists have shared that grading jade requires more technical expertise than assessing diamonds. Today, you could procure a strand of jade beads on China's Taobao or Singapore's Chinatown for under SGD $20 and walk into a fine jewelry boutique to find pieces priced at SGD $20,000 or even SGD $200,000! The disparity is so vast that it might be difficult to immediately understand why.
Know Your Jade: Ask Questions
We've given considerable thought to how we can assist you. It took conversations with various industry stakeholders before we developed the solution: The Choo Yilin Jade Kit, a comprehensive resource and guide on purchasing jade. We also included a Jade Buying Cheat Sheet which outlines five questions you should ask any jade jeweler when buying your dream piece.
While both jadeite and nephrite fall under the term “jade”, the seller should understand the distinctions between them. In fine jewelry, we exclusively work with jadeite because of its rarity, toughness, and value, making it perfect for celebrating significant milestones or gifting to loved ones. Jadeite can also achieve a higher gloss polish than nephrite which makes it more suitable for luxury pieces.
Mother Earth's Creation
Our role is to craft and polish them in a manner that highlights each piece's inherent radiance. Type A jadeite represents the gemstone’s most natural form - no heat treatments, no added colors or polymers, just its organic nature. This means that the color of a Type A jadeite piece is unlikely to change over time. Conversely, Type B and C jadeite have undergone treatment which could potentially cause changes in appearance within a few years. Retlers should be able to differentiate between these types.
For verification of Type A jadeite, consider having your piece certified by reputable, non-affiliated gem labs in Singapore or overseas. Discover how rare Type A Jadeite is worldwide here.
Jade Quality Factors
The value and appeal of a jade piece are determined by factors including color, translucency, texture grn density clarity, and cut. The quality of the piece deps on a combination of these factors, most importantly its aesthetics to the individual who will own it. Your jeweler should be able to discuss all four factors with you if you need further guidance.
Custom-Cut Jade Bangles
Opt for bangles that are custom-cut according to uniquely-designed proportions instead of mass-produced hololiths. Hololiths are rings carved from a single stone, prioritizing efficiency in production by maximizing the number of bangles crafted from one jade boulder. Fine jewelers invest time and resources into developing proportions that benefit the customer's comfort-the key factor for longevity.
Your Jade Buying Kit
Beyond answering these questions, we've compiled The Choo Yilin Jade Kit, a comprehensive guide designed to demystify jade purchasing forever. We hope this ds you, as well as anyone else who wishes to share the knowledge with them.
In the kit, you'll find:
A user's guide for navigating through the information.
In-depth explanations of the questions above.
Summarized data tables for easy reference.
Lastly, a checklist at the to assist when shopping for your dream jade piece!
Click here# to download your copy.
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Jade's marvel lies in its ability to be cherished across generations. As experts in this field, we're honored to share the beauty of Asia’s royal gem with you.
Date: July 14th, 2019
Version: Revised
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