Testing Jade with a UV Light! 💡 Treated jade *often* has a neon blue hue under UV light, thanks to added polymers and fluorescent powder, used to mimic the luster of high-end jade. Real jade, especially high-quality pieces, doesn’t show this glow—making this test another simple way to spot the difference! That being said, not all treated jade has fluorescent powder in them, stay tuned for more in part 3! To learn more about jade—or if you’d like us to help you find your perfect, untreated, fine

We get asked all the time how to tell fake jade pendants and beads from the real thing. It is much harder than bangles because you cannot rely on the classic sound test, so you have to look closely at the structure. Rich green colors like these, if they were truly imperial jade, would cost a fortune. If you are seeing pieces like this for only a few hundred or even the lower end of the thousands, that is a major red flag. Real imperial jade is an investment piece. Always buy from a reputable sel

One of the easiest ways to test your jade at home is through the sound test. When you gently tap an untreated jade bangle, it rings with a clear, high-pitched tone, thanks to jade’s natural, unbroken crystal structure. Treated jade, on the other hand, sounds dull due to added polymers and dye, which disrupt its structure. Real jade has a distinctive resonance that’s different from other stones Try it yourself at home and listen for that unmistakable sound of quality jade! 🥰 Stay tuned for part