What are the classifications of jadeite seed water?
The species of jadeite and water are two different concepts, but they are related to each other. Species refers to the structure and particle size of the jadeite, while water refers to the transparency and luster of the jadeite. In the jadeite market, the quality of the seed and water directly determines the value of the jadeite. Therefore, it is very important to understand the classification of jadeite seed water for purchasing and evaluating jadeite.
The species of jadeite are mainly divided into four categories: glass species, ice species, waxy species and bean species. Glass jadeite is the most transparent and delicate jadeite, and its transparency is almost the same as that of glass, hence the name. Ice jadeite is relatively transparent, with a delicate texture and a high luster. Waxy jadeite presents a soft and waxy feeling, with uneven texture and low transparency. Bean jadeite is a kind of jadeite with larger particles and lower transparency.
In addition to the above four categories, there are also some special jadeite species, such as hibiscus species, violet species, golden silk species, etc. Hibiscus jadeite has a light color, delicate texture and high transparency;Violet jadeite has a light purple or dark purple color and a softer textureGolden-filigree jadeite is a filamentous green or black on a green or white base, which has a high value.
In addition to the classification of species, there are also different grades of jadeite water. Generally speaking, jadeite water can be divided into five grades, from highest to lowest: extremely concentrated, concentrated, concentrated, light, and light. Extremely dense jadeite exhibits a very deep color, almost opaque;Thick jadeite is more transparent and more vivid in color;Thicker jadeite is slightly less transparent and darker in color;Lighter jadeite is very light in color and less transparent;Light jadeite is almost colorless and has very low transparency.
When buying and evaluating jadeite, be sure to pay attention to the water and transparency. In general, glass and ice jadeite are more valuable, while bean and waxy jadeite are less valuable. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the water of the jadeite, because the jadeite with high transparency is more valuable. In the market, some unscrupulous merchants will forge the best value of jadeite through dyeing, glue injection, etc., and consumers must be cautious when purchasing.
In conclusion, understanding the water and transparency of jadeite is an important part of purchasing and valuing jadeite. When purchasing, be sure to choose a reputable merchant and carefully discern the authenticity and quality of the jadeite. At the same time, you should also be careful not to be confused by the jadeite that is too low, because the real natural jadeite will not be too low. Only by carefully understanding and discerning the classification and quality of jadeite can we better appreciate and collect beautiful jadeite.