Hetian jade, this beautiful jade, has been revered since ancient times for its warm texture, rich color and profound cultural connotation. However, there are many varieties of Hetian jade on the market, and the quality is uneven, and some varieties may not be worth much. This article will introduce you to ten types of Hetian jade that may not be worth much to help you understand the jade market.
1. Defective Hetian jade:This type of Hetian jade tends to have a rough texture, a color that is not pure or lacking in character, or has obvious flaws or cracks. Relatively low due to poor quality.
2. Dyeing and Tian Yu:Some unscrupulous merchants beautify jade by dyeing to achieve the purpose of increasing the selling price. However, these treated jades fade over time and are much less valuable.
3. Synthetic Hetian jade:Although the Hetian jade synthesized by artificial methods is similar to natural Hetian jade in appearance, it lacks the unique structure and texture of natural jade, and its value is not high.
4. Glass products camouflage Hetian jade:After dyeing or treatment, some glass products are similar in appearance to Hetian jade, but lack the warmth and unique texture of jade, and are of lower value.
5. Ordinary Hetian jade leftovers:When processing large Hetian jade, some leftovers or scraps will be produced. These small pieces of jade tend to be irregularly shaped and cannot be made into large crafts and are of lower value.
6. Hetian jade with loose texture:The texture of some Hetian jade is relatively loose and less dense, lacking the warmth and hard texture that jade should have. Such jade is of lower value.
7. Artificially processed Hetian jade:Some merchants use methods such as heating and dyeing to make jade appear a deeper color or special texture. Although the appearance has improved, the value is still lower than that of natural high-quality Hetian jade.
8. Hetian jade from non-traditional origins:In addition to the famous Hotan region, jade from other regions may also be called Hetian jade. However, the quality of these jades may not be as good as those from traditional sources and their value is lower.
9. Low-grade imitations:Some low-grade materials such as nephrite and marble imitate the appearance of Hetian jade through processing, but lack the texture and value of real Hetian jade.
10. Antique Hetian jade imitation:The market is flooded with a large number of antique Hetian jade imitations, which, although they look ancient, are actually modern crafts and are not of high value.
The above are ten varieties of Hetian jade that may not be very valuable. When buying Hetian jade, it is recommended that consumers understand and distinguish carefully to avoid buying jade of poor quality or artificially processed. At the same time, we should also be vigilant against counterfeit and shoddy products on the market and protect our own rights and interests.