Real Vs Fake Jade | How to Tell the Difference
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ธ.ค. 2021
- How do you know if your jade is real?
Can you test your jade jewelry at home?
This video discusses at-home tests such as The Ping Test, the Price Test, and the Cutting Style Test for determining whether or not jadeite is natural.
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Thank you for watching my video! Please leave any questions you have about jade, treated jade, and jade simulants in the comments!
It was a great help and the jeweler Linda said I had great experience. I learned about testing jade from you.
Your video is stupid and useless
I went to Linda's store in San Francisco and bought my first Grade A jade bangle. I tested it with the UV light, ping has a high pitch and it's cool to the touch. The certificate is in Chinese. My mom translated it and it's from Taiwan. It's not translucent but I got a great deal for my first jade bangle :)
I bought two Buddha and Guan and Jade pendants from Linda’s boutique as well. She was so nice when I spoke to her on the phone. I’m glad to hear that there is another person who shops at Linda’s boutique in San Francisco. I was quite doubtful if it was quality Jade although I have not gotten it tested for a second Opinion, but I did the other test and it seems like it is real. For the discounted price that she had for the pendants if they were not completely a grade, I would not be too upset about it.
@@sandravang5165 I checked with a friend and she said that it's not as pure as the ones that are worth $2k and up. What I bought for the price of my jade bracelet on discount is what it's valued for.
I have a jade necklace, a carbon 14 test was done and it is 900 years old. They belonged to a Mexican Chupícuaro tribe that settled in Michoacán, Mexico.
I have an Old Jade Buddha Goddess statue i bough from Myanmar . Somebody offered US Dollar 500K from me but i refused. Its brings me more fortune!
Carbon 14 test is done only for organic matter .
@@johndana8671 Half a million? Lol
@@mrx9920 lol
Why would anyone do a carbon test on rocks, we already know the age of earth, and HOW Jade is formed...that IS a clue. Lol
Wooooooow I am definitely subscribing! U totally know what ur talking about. Exactly what I've been saying in regard to the myths on gemstones.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the education! I buy jewelry at estate sales and have been relying on my PGT2, which really only gives generalized results. I'd like to see info on gaspeite, cinnabar and obsidian vs. onyx!
I have a couple of pieces that belonged to my late wife. One is a cabochon ring. The other is a carved Buddha. I only considered them of modest value, but perhaps they are worth more than I suspect. The ring setting is prepared for two flanking baguettes that were never set. It might be that we left the Asian-Pacific region before the jeweler could finish the order, and she just picked it up as is.
great info! jordan, love your personality and camera presence! i have always had a fascination with jade (and pearls). i always thought jadeite was a substitute for 'real' jade; now i know!
So glad you enjoyed it! That is a SUPER common misconception 😊 I even run into a lot of professionals in the trade who don’t realize jadeite is a type of jade!
I was actually unaware that people used to coolness test for jade jewelry until your videos/insta. I do not know much about the jewelry side of jadeite and nephrite but I know that the coolness tests probably came from when you are looking for raw/rough pieces they will be/stay cooler longer than other minerals around them. Especially when you hold them. I would imagine that applies even if it's a finished piece. Like you pretty much said doesn't mean it will constantly stay cool when it's next to body heat.
That’s actually a good thing you haven’t heard that! Lol. It’s commonly mentioned online when I google “how to tell if jade is real,” but *hopefully* it’s not a common belief in the trade. Thermal conductivity is measured by some handheld gem testing devices, so I agree there’s definitely some truth to it. :) In my experience though, quartz doesn’t feel noticeably colder than jade. They’re surprisingly difficult to distinguish sometimes!
Thank you Jordan!
Wonderful information!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback :)
I love this video now I’m sure my jade is reall!! Thank youuu
Love love your channel. And agree with all your points. Pointing out though that the certificate does not indicate fei cui 翡翠（jadeite) in the identification but rather, “quartzite”.
So the certificate wasnt wrong ;-) it just certified that it was not jadeite.
Would they write 翡翠 for nephrite too? Apparently it's the term used for both types of Jade?
@@teenytinyT hi. No. 翡翠only covers jadeite, omphacite, and I think kosmochlor.
The word 玉 is more a concept of a stone, not a definitive designation :-) but I think in China, their favorite nephrite jade is from Hetian province and in the certificate, it’ll say 和田玉 (essentially Hetian jade).
Not an expert but from what Ive learned :-)
@@jayveejhonchun thank you!
Gosh even the B and C qualities are still pretty though. I think the real issue is what you mention: that lower quality is passed as higher quality pretty often. I've bought some quartzite bracelets because of their pretty color, knowing they definitely weren't Jade at that price. In fact, my favorite bangle is like that light green one you were testing with the knife! I don't mind getting a lower grade bracelet as long as the price matches. Hopefully one day I can invest in some jade jewelry someday.
Was wondering how reliable the specific gravity test is because I would assume the weight could be different depending on the amount of jade vs other minerals in the piece. Great video!
Hi there! Yes, I definitely recommend specific gravity tests, especially for rough. Jadeite’s specific gravity is 3.34, and will usually sink in methyl iodide (3.32 liquid). Due do it’s “lighter”, altered structure, ‘B’ jade often will rise. Not all natural jadeite sinks though, and some ‘B’ jade will sink - so it’s not 100% reliable. And unfortunately, it wouldn’t work for mounted jewelry. Many rockhounds use specific gravity to determine if their stone should be sent to a lab for further testing.
Very informative!
I just bought a cheap bead bracelet labeled "Chinese Jade". I was curious to learn more.
I tried the scratch test (inconclusive).
Given the price ($10), I'm highly doubtful it's authentic jadeite. The color is more pale yellow green, hardly "Imperial Jade".
Thanks for the informative video! I'm buying a piece that cost waaaay too little to be real, but it is beautiful. I was actually searching to see if it was illegal to own Jade. As a kid, I remembered some different rumors and China smuggling but I'm definitely a novice here.
Oh, very interesting! I’ve never heard anything about jade being illegal in the states. However, you may be thinking of a US embargo against Myanmar/Burma - where a lot of jade comes from. This prohibits the US from trading with Myanmar/Burma directly, however, all of the Burmese jade that reaches the American market has come from China or Hong Kong so the embargo doesn’t actually affect the jade trade. Hope that helps!
I love your videos thank you for making them! Can you tell me when did they start to treat jade? Has this been done for a long time?
I’m not sure how long they’ve been dying jade, but we’ll occasionally see older “estate” jewelry with dyed jade aka ‘C Jade.’ As for ‘B Jade,’ it popped up on the market in the early 1980’s.
@@JewelsoftheTrade The reason I ask is that I am beginning to collect vintage well now most would be antique Chinese export jewelry, it has 2 periods one before 1950 and one after 1970
Is it right to think that jade jewelry from before 1950 is undyed and untreated in any way?
Your channel deserves million subscribers...👍
Thank you so much!
Great Questions. 🙂
Hey there Jordan. Can you tell me if specific gravity test is any reliable for testing Jade?
It certainly can be useful, however it is not conclusive. Jadeite’s specific gravity is 3.34, and will usually sink in methyl iodide (3.32 liquid). Due do it’s “lighter”, altered structure, ‘B’ jade often will rise. Not all natural jadeite sinks though, and some ‘B’ jade will sink. We recommend using SG in conjunction with other testing. SG is also only for loose stones, never mounted. Many gemologists use SG in the field to determine which specimens to send in for assay, so it is certainly useful for rough!
Hi! I'm thinking of purchasing a jade necklace off of Etsy. It claims to be natural grade A Jade; there's also a certification, but often certifications can be made up in my experience. I'm curious if you can help me identify whether it's real or not or if the quality is as described. Thank you!
Hi Sophia! I would definitely research the seller if it’s not someone you already know. For example, it may be a brick-and-mortar store that also has an etsy shop - so you could read Google reviews and even call the store. There are natural jade sellers on etsy, but most online sellers claiming to offer “A Jade” are not telling the truth, though many of them don’t know it. My recommendation is to talk to your local jeweler about this. Your jeweler has the experience and resources to help you with this, and is a much more reliable source than an unfamiliar online seller. Hope that helps!
I recently bought a piece of Guatemalan jadeite jade. I have noticed that this type of jadeite jade has a different look and is more granular than the Myanmar jadeite jade. Also, the colors are a little different. Is the Guatemalan jade a lesser quality jade? It would be interesting if you made a video on this type of jade. Thanks for all of your videos and the valuable information contained in them.
Hi there! Guatemalan jadeite is known for it’s blue-grey colors but can come in a variety including green, lilac and more. From what I understand, a lot of the translucent material is highly fractured - so the icy pieces are very rare. As a rule, Burmese jadeite is valued higher at this time but of course, it depends on the piece. You might be interested in my Types of Jade series with Freshwater Jade, which includes a video on Guatemalan Jade, and hopefully we’ll be adding more videos on that material soon. :)
GUATEMALAN JADE is High Quality. I worked in JADES .SA and. They make the most beautyful Jewels in ANTIGUA GYATEMALA , all this JADE is coming from the Ancient Mayan Mines. That are exclusively in ZACAPA PROVINCE.
Whats pink jadeite and white worth also purple?
I'm going to Cartagena, Colombia and want to buy my daughter a jade necklace. Not too fancy somewhere around $500 to $1000. I'm a bit nervous about getting taken advantage of so could you recommend a reputable jeweler in that city?
Hi David! Unfortunately, I don’t have any contacts in Colombia at this time. Wish I could be more help!
Actually, this was just a video on how you can't really test jade reliably at home. The take away was take any suspect jewelry to a jewelry store to be tested.
I have one stone it heavy and the color is brown white red and as you demonstrate on your video the sound is the same please help me to identify.
Hi there! You might consider sending your piece in to Mason-Kay Jade for testing.
www.masonkay.com/jadeite-services-and-fees
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I have a necklace with carved animals that was purchased in the 1970s. Chances it is real jade?
Jade is the best rock!
So basically I have to send it to a professional lab. This video was as helpful as a lead fart.
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge of Jade with us in this video but I’d like to be honest, I had a little trouble concentrating on your close ups of the beautiful Jade because I kept getting close ups of your fingers/nails as well. Be Kind to your nails💅🏻 especially since the rest of you looks amazing 💕 and your hands will always be a part of your videos.
What a weird thing to comment.
@jewelsofthetrade I am going to Taiwan's Jianguo Jade Market in March. What would be the best test to use without modern technology while at the market?
How exciting! I would love to go one day. Shop with a seller you can trust and remember that “certs” (gem reports) aren’t always legitimate. Unfortunately, there aren’t any at-home / on-the-go tests that are truly reliable - but a strong frame of reference can go a long way. The more jade you’ve seen (natural and treated!) the better your eye will be for detecting treatments and fakes. Additionally, jade has a certain “feel” to it. If you don’t interact with a lot of jade in person, however, it’s impossible to hone this skill. And of course, look and feel (even for the experienced professional) is not always reliable. When it comes to jade - you really have to lean on the expertise of the seller. Trust is everything.
@@JewelsoftheTrade Thank you!
Hi . My jade have Little white crystals real or fake my other piece of Jade is dark green it have Little black dots thank you
Hi there! Hard to say for sure without having it tested. You can send photos in to Mason-Kay and they’ll be able to advise you on whether or not it should be sent in for testing.
www.masonkay.com/jadeite-services-and-fees
I found some natural high quality jade how can I sell ?
I have a Jade witch is cut in pieces,how I know it real
I have white jade from canada it weighs 300gms i want to sell it please assist
9:18 the Cert identify say it quartz jade. "石英" is Quartz in chinese.
Interesting! It was sold to me as “natural jade” on Amazon which I reference in my jade bangle testing video. Sounds like American sellers use the Chinese cert as “proof” their “jade” is real without knowing what it actually says.
Does the ping test work for Jade pendants?
What makes it gluten ??
I think the weighing is actually a valid option to be honest because you just need to have a container of water with as detailed volume as possible where you drop the jade into and read off the volume and then weigh the jade and you can determine the volume/weight ratio
Hi there! The specific gravity method can’t be used for mounted jewelry, only loose stones.
Good
i wish i could show u the jade i have---i just sold some packaged ounce bars of gold, the guy showed me the exact item, and it was counterfeit made in China--he cut into mine and to me relief it was real
Do you have any videos on Bowenite?
I don't, but I do have a video on Identifying Rough Jade that features serpentine. :)
Hello, I come from Indonesia, to be precise, the province of Papua, and I am a neighbor of the country of Papua New Guinea, here I want to tell you about my green gemstone
I have a peice of Forrest Green jade I found somewhere as a kid, saved it and found it in a drawer 10 years later. I density tested and scratch tested it. If it’s truly real it’s worth about $110k
Where did you find it when you were a kid?
If my jade is quartz is it so very bad to wear quartz? 🙂 I know my bracelets was cheep but they so cute and l cant take it off and sounds so beautiful 😃
Hi there! No, of course not! 😊 Quartz is beautiful, I hope you continue to wear it and enjoy it. 💚 Just be careful not to hit it against any hard surface, as with all jewelry.
@@JewelsoftheTrade how strong need to be The hit to broke it? Like fall down? Or more stronger 🤔
@@TheEigylyte Just kinda depends. Quartz may break if it’s dropped onto tile, cement, or even if it falls into a ceramic sink. But jade actually can too depending on the piece. It’s important to be careful with all jewelry and try to limit contact with brick and other tough materials.
Wilson tell me to use fire!!😂
I left with more questions over whether my Jade is real or not. I can only hope that because I bought it from Antigua it probably is.
Lol! Yes, unfortunately, there is no simple “at home” way to tell if you don’t have a ton of experience with jade. Many websites and videos offer diy tests that simply aren’t reliable. Regardless of whether or not your jade is natural, I hope you enjoy and treasure it! It’s certainly special no matter what. We feature many examples of Guatemalan jadeite in our recent video, the Ultimate Jade Tour of the Tucson Gem Shows, so you might check that out! Otherwise, I enthusiastically encourage you to send your piece in to Mason-Kay Jade for testing. 😊 www.masonkay.com/jadeite-services-and-fees
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I love all you videos about jade. I'm curious tho because I'd like to know if a heart pendant I have is the real thing or not but you never give a good example of how to discover the truth except by bringing it to a jeweler. Is that the only option? Also, how can I get a report if I don't own the piece yet, should the jeweler have one to give me? Thanks
Hi there! Thank you for your comment! Yes, unfortunately, there is no reliable “at-home” test for identifying natural jadeite. Your piece would have to be professionally tested by a gemologist with access to advanced testing. This only takes a couple of weeks and really isn’t very expensive, so I highly recommend reaching out to Mason-Kay about their testing services. If it’s a piece you haven’t bought yet, it should come with a report if the jeweler claims it is natural jadeite jade. Nephrite jade is less often treated and wouldn’t necessarily require a report unless it’s very valuable. I recommend talking to the seller to understand what it is you’re buying, whether or not it’s treated, and how they can guarantee it’s natural (in the case of jadeite.) Hope that helps!
In a nutshell... just bring it to your local jewelry unless you literally have the right tools or mined it yourself.
I got that pendant of yours from Beijing
I have a question I bought some multi color beads and I don't know what they are how u can I find out what kind of beads are .can I send you a picture of them ???
Beautiful lady
Ihave also a necklace jade
how to order
Hi there! Just visit mkjadejewelry.com and use the discount code “JOTT” for 10% off + 20% off if you’re a first-time customer😊
That cert didn't say grade A jade anywhere.
What about the hair burning test?
I’m not familiar with this particular test, but it is worth noting that jade can burn. Additionally, intentional high heat can cause color treatment in some jade. Applying heat to gemstones will typically distinguish the stones from plastic because it will melt, but not necessarily from each other.
@@JewelsoftheTrade when you drape a strand of hair over the bangle, light the hair that is flat on it. If the hair doesn't burn its supposed to be real jade because they say the stone is cold. Wouldn't hurt to try. Despite other stones being cold try them all.
@@ascensionalliancehawaii Oh I see now! Jade will warm up if you put fire near it, wear it on skin, or put it under a warm light bulb. Natural Jade is not “always” cold, so feeling for “heat” would not be a reliable way to test it.
@@JewelsoftheTrade it's not as much for feeling for heat. The hair does not burn whatsoever. The flame of the fire does nothing to the hair. Where if it did that's another way of determining it's authenticity. Not sure if you understand what I'm talking about. Sorry about the.
@@ascensionalliancehawaii Hi! I did some research into the hair burning test. Per Richard Hughes, it is true that hair won’t burn if wrapped around jade, but this is also true for hair in contact with any crystalline material. This means you can use this test to separate gemstones from glass, but it is not an indicator that the stone is jade and can not distinguish between natural and treated. Hope that helps!
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You don’t mention about nephrite jade. What is the chance of getting fake nephrite jade and how to identify if it’s real or fake. There are also many colors for nephrite. What color is more valuable or if nephrite is just not valuable at all. I wish to know more about nephrite jade too.
Thankfully, treatments aren’t a concern when it comes to green nephrite jade. However, sometimes serpentine, quartz, and other simulants are sold as nephrite. For green nephrite jade, I recommend shopping with Jade West at jademine.com. As far as value goes, the most expensive nephrite jade is white. We have a video called “Nephrite Jade in China” where we dive deep into this…I think you will enjoy it!!
@@JewelsoftheTrade thank you so much for your quick reply. I have learned a lot from watching your videos. Thank you 🙏.
I have only one jadite bangle my mom gave me many years back and have worn for over 30 years, but I do have few pieces of nephrite bangle and necklace from polar pride when the jade Buddha came to town. That’s why I was curious for more information on nephrite. Most of your videos are great learning for me. I appreciate your effort very much. Thank you 🌻🌹
u know wt store is legit jade
you forgot the human hair test.
4:25 If this is his natural color, then it would be as desirable as jade.
I’m more amazed at why your name isn’t Jade.
I knew winning that eBay auction was too easy 🤨
Oh no!!! Just because it isn’t jade, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be cherished. :) Beautiful jewelry has meaning whether it’s natural or treated, real or costume.
My grand mom bought jade from China cementery where they reopen there s brown a bit from the corpse blood
After my grandmom wore it she always dreaming that rip woman she s scare and gave to my mom
Now my Rip mom gave to my sister but my sister never dream about death person
get a UV light
It's a stone, not a food dose, no matter if it's clutin free
Hahaha yes! Please don’t eat your jade! 😂🤣
my 10.10 mins are wated because of your advertising promotion video.... everyone knows that it can be tested in lab....
How to fecture my jade stone to send you in the comment section moom?
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Have you Heard of GUATEMALAN JADE ( MAYAN)?
Hi there! Yes I have :) I actually have a number of videos about Guatemalan jadeite jade. You might be interested in our video The History of Jade in Guatemala, which feature excerpts from our interview with Mary Lou Ridinger, who re-discovered the stone with her husband in the 1970s.
@@JewelsoftheTrade they ate the owners of JADES .SA
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Beautiful woman, I will gift you burma Jade!
I have 3 pcs very big jade, pls. Help me to dispose this gemstone, I need a buyer for this gemstone. It is legit.
Hi there! You might be interested in my video “How to Sell Your Jade.” Good luck!!
All i heard was B Jade 😂😂😂
Are you single?😘very cute,cute personality also😁
I like jade I sale raw diamond
why say that you have a way to tell real jade but in the end you refer to the local gem store to be sure.... how misleading and a waste of time watching this
we have jade here ewe called 'pounamu'
i don’t know if you heard about the word “common sense” and from the very beginning of your video I can sense you will direct any person who will listen to your video to “the company you are promoting”. how much is your referral fee? YOU JUST WASTED MY TIME.
U didn’t solve the problem
This all seems too complicated, I’ll just stick to gold
Myanmar jade is really natural.
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