How to identify red sandalwood bracelets
Rosewood bracelets, a treasure loved by cultural lovers, have become the favorite of many collectors with their deep night-like color, picturesque texture and elegant taste. However, with the prosperity of the market, counterfeit and shoddy red sandalwood bracelets have also sprung up, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake. For the fanatical followers of the red sandalwood bracelet, mastering a set of effective identification skills has undoubtedly become a must-have magic weapon for them to pursue authenticity.
1. The rhyme of color and texture
Color is the most intuitive feature of red sandalwood bracelets. True rosewood is a deep and varied color, like the purple stars in the night sky, or the purple glow in the morning light. This purple or purple-black color is evenly plump and has an oily sheen, as if gently caressed by the hand of time. In the sunlight, the surface of the true red sandalwood will glow with an indescribable fluorescence, as if there are thousands of worlds hidden inside, mysterious and fascinating. In contrast, fake red sandalwood tends to be more superficial in color, lacks that deep oiliness, and is difficult to show the unique fluorescent effect of real red sandalwood in the sun.
The texture is another feature of the red sandalwood bracelet. The texture of real red sandalwood is like a painting of nature, and each texture is clear and natural, or curved like a stream, or as fine as a cow's hair. These textures are densely interspersed to form beautiful patterns. The texture of the fake red sandalwood often appears stiff and deliberate, the lines are rough and unclear, and sometimes even artificial traces can be found, losing the natural beauty of the real red sandalwood.
2. Smell its unique fragrance
Rosewood has a unique aroma, which is one of the most significant differences it has from other woods. When you gently rub the surface of the real red sandalwood, a faint, fresh sandalwood scent is released, which is both refreshing and has a magical power to reassure people.
Counterfeit red sandalwood, due to its different materials, often does not have this fragrance, or emits a pungent chemical smell. Therefore, it is also a simple and effective way to identify the authenticity of red sandalwood bracelets through the sense of smell.
Third, feel its heavy weight
The density of red sandalwood is larger, so the real red sandalwood bracelet will have a heavy feeling in the hand. This sense of weight is difficult to imitate with a fake red sandalwood bracelet. When buying, you can preliminarily judge the authenticity of the bracelet by weighing its weight. Generally speaking, the weight of a real rosewood bracelet is a bit heavier than a fake rosewood bracelet.
However, it should be noted that some counterfeit red sandalwood bracelets may add other materials to increase the weight, so this method is not absolute, and it also needs to be combined with other identification skills for comprehensive judgment.
Fourth, the mystery of fluorescence under ultraviolet light
When exposed to ultraviolet light, red sandalwood produces a unique fluorescent reaction. You can use a UV lamp to irradiate the string and observe its fluorescence effect. True red sandalwood will show a blue or green fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light, and this fluorescence effect is clear and bright.
Counterfeit red sandalwood often does not fluoresce, or the fluorescent color is different from that of real red sandalwood. However, it should be noted that some counterfeit pterosandalwood may add fluorescent agents to model the fluorescence reaction of pterostilbene sandalwood. Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious when using this method to avoid being deceived by counterfeit and shoddy products.
Fifth, examine the exquisiteness of the craftsmanship
The workmanship of the red sandalwood bracelet is also one of the important aspects to identify its authenticity. The workmanship of real red sandalwood bracelets is usually very fine, the surface is smooth and round, whether it is the polishing of the beads or the weaving of the strings, it seems very careful.
Counterfeit red sandalwood bracelets are often rough in workmanship, with obvious flaws and cracks on the surface, and sometimes even breakage. Therefore, be sure to carefully check the workmanship and quality of the bracelet when buying to ensure its quality and value.
6. Distinguish the authenticity of ** and channels
As a precious wood, red sandalwood is naturally expensive. Therefore, when buying a red sandalwood bracelet, you must understand its ** range and make a reasonable choice in combination with your budget. Generally speaking, the ** of real red sandalwood bracelets is much higher than that of fake red sandalwood bracelets.
At the same time, the choice of purchase channel is also very important. It is recommended to choose a regular merchant with a good reputation and good reputation to purchase to avoid unnecessary losses caused by the purchase of counterfeit and shoddy products.
To sum up, identifying the authenticity of red sandalwood bracelets requires mastering certain skills and methods. By observing the color and texture, smelling its smell, weighing its weight, observing the fluorescence reaction, checking the workmanship of the bracelet, and understanding the ** and sales channels, etc., we can effectively distinguish the authenticity of the red sandalwood bracelet. However, it should be noted that these identification methods are not a panacea, because some counterfeit red sandalwood bracelets may use more sophisticated counterfeiting techniques to imitate the characteristics of red sandalwood. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant and choose carefully when buying to ensure that you can buy a genuine red sandalwood bracelet and avoid being deceived.