In the jadeite market, there is an old saying called "don't look at jade under the lamp", which is due to the fact that in different light source environments, the color and texture of jadeite will show different effects, which will affect people's judgment of the value of jadeite. Therefore, when buying jadeite, it is important to pay attention to the lighting of the environment to avoid being misled.
First, let's understand the properties of jadeite. Jadeite is a mineral composed of jadeite and nephrite, which is known as the "treasure of the Orient" due to its colorful color and warm and delicate texture. Due to the complex composition of minerals and internal structure, jadeite also varies in color and transparency. When observing jadeite, we need to pay special attention to the distribution and shade of its color, as well as the changes in transparency.
Next, let's take a look at the impact of light sources on jadeite. In natural light, the color and texture of jadeite will appear more vivid and bright, because natural light contains a variety of colors of light, which can better show the color and luster of jadeite. In contrast, jadeite will appear more intense in yellow light, while in white light, it will appear lighter. In addition, the strength of the light source will also have an impact on the effect of the jadeite, and the texture and imperfections of the jadeite are easier to spot under strong light.
So, how do you avoid being affected by light sources? First of all, when buying jadeite, choose an environment with plenty of natural light and try to avoid observing in yellow or white light. Secondly, if you need to observe the jadeite under the light, you can choose a warm white light source that is close to natural light to reduce the error. In addition, when observing jadeite, it is also necessary to pay attention to the uniformity of its color and texture, as well as whether there are defects such as cracks and black spots.
In addition to the influence of the light source, what other issues need to be paid attention to when buying jadeite? First of all, pay attention to the authenticity of jadeite. Since there are a large number of counterfeit jadeite in the market, it is important to choose reputable merchants and brands when buying. Secondly, pay attention to the quality and value of jadeite. When purchasing, you can choose jadeite with the right texture, color, transparency and other indicators according to your needs and budget. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the care and maintenance of jadeite. When wearing and storing, avoid contact and collision with hard objects to avoid damage.
In short, "don't look at jade under the lamp" is an important principle that needs to be paid attention to when buying jadeite. When observing jadeite, choose an environment with plenty of natural light to avoid being affected by the light source. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the uniformity and quality of the color, texture, transparency and other indicators of jadeite, as well as the authenticity and quality. Only by careful observation and selection can you buy a satisfactory jadeite.