Jadeite, known as the king of jade, is surprising in its uniqueness. Compared to other jade, jadeite has a rich and noble color, stable properties, a strong refractive index and high specific gravity, and excellent hardness.
As the saying goes: "Jade raises people, and people raise jade." However, in order for jadeite to play the role of "nourishing people", it must first be properly maintained. Some people put jadeite aside when they don't wear it, and when they think about wearing it again, they find that the jadeite has lost its luster and regret it.
01 Does jadeite need maintenance?
Even if we don't wear jadeite, we need to take care of it. If jadeite is not properly maintained, it will cause cracks inside it to gradually reveal and its transparency will be reduced accordingly. Therefore, whether worn or unused, jadeite needs to be properly cared for.
02 How to maintain jadeite?
After a period of wearing, the jadeite needs to be soaked in water. Yes, you heard it right, it's just to soak the jadeite in pure water for a while. Jadeite stores usually place a glass of water on the counter, because frequent hydration of jadeite is very helpful for maintenance, and at the same time can improve the quality of jadeite.
In addition, due to the lighting on the jadeite counter, prolonged exposure to high temperatures can easily make the jadeite lack of water and become dull. Water can increase air humidity;Prolonged proximity to the heat source will increase the volume of jadeite molecules, resulting in dry and lighter color. Therefore, do not let the jadeite be exposed to a hot and humid environment for a long time, especially when not wearing the storage environment.
Why soak jadeite in water?As a mixture of minerals, soaking in water for a long time can allow water molecules to enter the inside of jadeite. Water is a good cushioning layer that makes the inside of the jadeite more flexible.
The internal structure of bean and waxy seeds is relatively loose, and water molecules are more likely to enter it, replenishing water and making jadeite look more moist and attractive.
03 Jadeite needs to be soaked in purified water.
When soaking jadeite in water, not any water can be used. Just like fish farming, using the wrong water can cause the fish to die. When soaking jadeite, be sure to use purified water, not tap water. Because the chlorine in the tap water will erode the surface layer of the jadeite, a layer of material will be formed on the surface of the jadeite over time, which will make the quality of the jadeite deteriorate, and the color and transparency will change.
04 The time for the jade to soak in water.
Jadeite soaking in water should not be too long, 1-2 hours is appropriate. After that, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth towel. It is recommended to soak in water every 3-4 months. It is best to use pure water for soaking jadeite, and completely immerse the jadeite in the water. If you store the jadeite in a separate cabinet, it is best to put a glass of water next to the jadeite like a counter, and the evaporated water vapor from the water cup can also effectively retain the moisture of the jadeite.
At all times, it is necessary to pay attention to moderation, do not let the jadeite soak in water for a long time, 1-2 hours is enough.
Maintain the cleanliness of the jadeite at all times, so that it can not only better play the role of health, but also maintain good brightness and luster. Do not use reagents such as alcohol when cleaning, just soak in purified water for half a day and rinse it off. If necessary, you can gently scrub with a soft-bristled brush and finally dry off with a clean, soft cloth.