Yanni Jewelry Studio
Jadeite Collection
How to Judge Natural Burmese Jadeite Quality
Here's how to pick the right rabbit.
1. Color (最重要的 - Most Important) This is the most valued factor.
We look at three things in the color:
· Hue: The best colors are pure, vivid green ("Cute White and Pink") is the rarest and most prized). But beautiful lavender, red, and yellow jade also exist.
· Saturation: How intense and rich the color is. Is it a pale green or a deep, electric green? Strong saturation is better.
· Tone: How light or dark the color is. The perfect tone is neither too dark nor too light.
2. Clarity (透明度 - Transparency)
We call this the "crystal" quality. High-quality jadeite is semi-transparent to transparent, like a piece of fine glass. You can sometimes see light shining through it. The more transparent it is, the more valuable. We look for a clean, bright appearance with few internal flaws or black spots.
3. Cut (切工 - Craftsmanship)
A good cut shows off the stone's best color and clarity. It should be symmetrical, well-proportioned, and have a smooth, polished surface. A great cut brings the jade to life!
4. Carat (大小 - Size)
This is simply the weight and size. Larger pieces of high-quality (with great color and clarity) jade are much rarer and more valuable.
5. Texture (质地 - Texture)
This is unique to jade! Fine jadeite has an extremely smooth, fine-grained texture that feels oily or silky to the touch. You should not see visible grains or crystals. This is a sign of high quality.
Most Important: All these factors work together. A large piece with poor color isn't valuable. A small piece with perfect "Imperial Green" color and high transparency is extremely precious.
About Yanni
She studied jade jewelry at a jewelry institute in China, and is a certified jade appraiser. She carefully selects every piece of natural jade, helping you purchase authentic items and avoid being scammed.
