Real Vs Fake Jade | How to Tell the Difference

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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**TIMESTAMPS**
00:49 Home Jade Testing Myths
2:39 Types of Fake Jade
5:18 Testing Methods

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[JewelsoftheTrade]

Thank you for watching my video! Please leave any questions you have about jade, treated jade, and jade simulants in the comments!

[miriamt]

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 :)

[clemenciam]

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.

[krk]

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.

[Kampong]

So basically i didn’t learn anything but to send for testimg

[PAHpish]

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.

[mercedesescoto]

Thank you for making this video for us. I find that jade is the most difficult gem to buy.

I did learn important points to consider when buying jade.

Thank you once again.

[crazygypsy]

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!

[tommunyon]

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.

[jayveejhonchun]

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.

[JamesPluck]

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!

[ronaldolson]

Acid treatment has been applied to Jade for thousands of years! Fruit juice often used to clean up impurities! I have cut jade both Nephrite and Jadeite for more than 50 years.

[kweenjade]

I am definitely subscribing! U totally know what ur talking about. Exactly what I've been saying in regard to the myths on gemstones.

[HweesanOng]

You can wear test Jade and quartz. After some time if it lustures it's Jade if it blurs it's quartz and needs polishing. That is my litmus test.

[sophialin]

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!

[preciousstone]

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.

[hiddengem]

Your channel deserves million subscribers...👍

[pungr]

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.

[jenniferbutler]

I have a necklace with carved animals that was purchased in the 1970s. Chances it is real jade?

[jimmys.]

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.