Jadeite ornaments have always been endowed with many mysterious health benefits, and there are also different grades of jadeite, such as A, B, and C. So, do jadeite ornaments really have health care functions?What is the difference between goods A, B and C?Let's take a look.
First of all, the claim that jadeite has health care properties has been a long-standing notion. It is said that with the passage of time and long-term contact with human skin, the jade texture and color of jadeite will become more moisturized, and the wearer's mood will become more pleasant. This view is also reflected in the proverbial "people raise jade, jade raises people". However, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that jadeite ornaments can directly produce health benefits.
Next, let's take a look at the grading of jadeite.
Regarding the identification of ABC, we must start from the origin of ABC, and in the identification of jewelry (based on the textbooks of the Gemological Institute of America), the meaning of ABC goods (Type A, B, C) is:
A goods: authentic (translation: real, true) refers to natural no glue or dyeing, natural texture, natural color;
B goods: bleached and impregnated (translation: acid bleached and filled resin) refers to pickled and poured gum but natural color;
C goods: color enhanced (translation: color optimized) means dyed.
A jadeite is considered to be the highest grade of jadeite, with high value preservation and investment. A jadeite refers to a jadeite that is natural without gum filling or dyeing, and has a natural texture and tone. This jadeite may become more moisturized over time.
B and C are relatively low-grade jadeite, and B jadeite refers to low-quality jadeite raw materials or semi-finished products, which have been soaked in strong acids, bleached and injected. This treatment makes the surface of the jadeite glossy and gelatinous, and the color is more attractive. The original structure of the jadeite has been destroyed and often needs to be reinforced with organic glue.
The texture of C jadeite is one level worse than that of B jadeite. C goods are based on the processing of B goods, through artificial methods to further process some light or colorless jadeite into colorful finished products, usually adding red, purple or green pigments.
It should be noted that strong acid treatment and dyeing are often used in the processing of B and C goods, which changes the original optical and physical properties of jadeite. As a result, the texture and value retention of these jadeites is low.
In the jadeite market, the emergence of B and C goods is due to the low quality of raw materials and semi-finished products, which need to be treated and processed before they can enter the market. However, with the advancement of modern processing technology, the appearance and texture of some B jadeite made with the latest technology have become closer and closer to or even surpass that of A goods. Therefore, it has become particularly important for jadeite lovers to improve their ability to identify. When buying jadeite ornaments, it is important to know their grade and texture to ensure that you are getting a genuine jadeite product.
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