Origin and characteristics of jadeite

There are many places of origin of jadeite, some of which are the main places and their characteristics are as follows:


Second-hand jewelryMyanmar is one of the world's most famous sources of jade, and its jade is known for its high quality. Jadeite in Myanmar is mainly produced in the Hpakant region of Kachin State.


The texture of Myanmar jade is very delicate, compact structure, high hardness, high gloss. Myanmar jade is rich in color, including green, purple, red and other colors, of which emerald green is the most precious. The bright color and high saturation of Myanmar jade give people a strong visual impact. High-quality Myanmar jade has a high transparency, the light can be well through the jade, showing its internal structure and color. Myanmar jadeite production is very rare, coupled with government restrictions on mining and export, making Myanmar jadeite in the market has a high value.


China is also one of the world's important jadeite producing areas, and its jadeite is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Guangdong and Guangxi, among which Yunnan jadeite is the most famous. Chinese jade has fine texture, high hardness and good gloss. Yunnan jade is known as "Yunnan jade" because of its excellent texture. The color of Chinese jade is rich and varied, mainly green, with purple, red and so on. Different colors of jade in the market have their own characteristics. Jade processing in China has a long history and exquisite technology. Artisans are good at using the characteristics of jade carving and design, making a variety of exquisite jade jewelry and crafts.


In addition to Myanmar and China, the origin of jade also includes Guatemala, Russia, Japan, the United States and so on.


Guatemala is another important source of jade in addition to Myanmar, but the overall quality of its jade is poorer than Myanmar, the texture is rougher, the transparency is lower, and the color is darker. Nevertheless, Guatemalan jadeite are natural jadeite, with a certain degree of market recognition.


Russia's jade is mainly produced in Siberia, the production is rich but the quality is different. Some jadeite can reach the mid-range level of Myanmar, but most of the texture is poor and the color is light green, dark green and so on.


Japan's jadeite origin is mainly in Uokawa City and other places, the yield is low and the color is relatively simple to white and green mainly rough texture most can not be carved.


Jadeite in the United States is mainly produced in California, but the production is very low, the quality is very poor, the structure is rough, and can only be used as carving materials.


The origin of jadeite is numerous and has its own characteristics. Among them, Myanmar's jade has become the leader in the market for its excellent quality and rarity; Chinese jade is favored by consumers for its excellent texture and rich color; Jadeite from other places has its own characteristics but the overall quality is relatively low. When buying jadeite, consumers should choose the right origin and quality according to their needs and budgets.

 

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