Jadeite Jade
Clarity of Jadeite Jade: Inclusions and Chinese Significance
Clarity of jadeite varies due to its natural formation. Natural jade will have inclusions such as cracks and spots. The fewer inclusions present in the jade, the more it’s valued not only because of the lack of blemishes, but the jade will also be more durable and inclusions have a bad meaning in Chinese culture.- Dahlia NY
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Texture of Jadeite Jade: The Fine Smooth Feel of Jade
The texture of jade can be referred to as old mine (fine), relatively old mine (medium) and new mine (coarse). The size of the particles also plays a part in their transparency as larger particle sizes prevent light from reflecting through the gem whereas smaller sized particles allow light to reveal the depth and vibrancy of the jade.
Grade A Natural Jadeite Jade vs Treated Jade Grades B and C
Jadeite jade is categorized into three grades: A, B, and C. These grades are used to rate how different jadeite jades were altered and treated. Depending on the alteration, the value of the jade can decrease significantly since it is not natural anymore.- Angela Hu
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Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade: The Two Types of Jade Gemstones
While we tend to think of all jade as being the same, there are only two types of jade: nephrite and jadeite. They can appear similar at first glance, but they can have significant differences in price and value. Jadeite is the denser and harder of the two, whereas nephrite is the tougher.