Jade is a gemstone that’s going through a transformation right now. It’s no secret that precious stones have been used for more than 10,000 years by civilizations all over the world for their own unique purposes. From its truly prehistoric origins in China to its current resurgence as a status symbol in modern-day Capital City, it seems like every city has its own version of the jade pendant. There are many different types of jade and each one has its own pros and cons. So, how do you know if the pendant you’re looking at is really jade or not? Here are some important considerations to help you make the right decision:

Size:

The first thing to consider when buying a Nephrite rough is the size. If you’re looking for a pendant that’s going to sit on your necklace or a watch chain, go with a smaller size. If you’re looking for a pendant that you’re going to wear on a keychain or a ring, then a larger size is probably more appropriate.

Color:

If you’re buying a pendant in red, orange, yellow or green, it’s most likely a fake. However, if you’re buying a pendant in white, blue, purple, brown or black, it’s more likely to be genuine jade. What’s more, the darker the material is, the more likely it is to be real jade. And don’t forget, the color of the stone does not determine its value – the clarity of the stone does.

Shape:

Round, square or rectangular? Many people think that round jade is the most valuable type of jade, but in fact, square and rectangular jades are just as valuable. It all comes down to how you want to wear it. For example, a square pendant would look best on a round-bodied wrist; however, a rectangular pendant would look best on a square-waisted wrist.

Style:

Most jade pendants are a combination of sapphire and jade. The vast majority of these pendants are formed from sapphire, with a small percentage made from jade. The style of your jade pendant will determine how it appears when it is polished. Most jade pendants are designed to have a natural, non-ornealing finish. The best way to determine the kind of finish your jade pendant will have is to examine the pendant closely and ask yourself – what does this look like when it is finished? This will give you a good indication of what to expect from the finished piece.

Clarity:

The clarity of your jade pendant will also affect the value of the piece. The higher the clarity, the less the value of the pendant because the more impurities that were present in the original stone, the more difficult it will be to polish. A high-quality jade pendant should have an extremely clarity of 80% or better.

Transparency:

Transparency measures the amount of light that passes through the pendant regardless of whether or not you have the lights on. A high-quality jade pendant should have an incredibly high level of transparency so that nothing but the light that is shining on the pendant is able to affect its appearance. A low-quality jade pendant will have a much lower level of transparency and will appear darker when viewed under certain lights. If the light shining on your jade pendant is bright enough to be glaring so that you have to shield your eyes from the light, it might not be worth the price.

Weight:

The weight of your jade pendant will also affect the overall value of the piece. A lightweight pendant is much less valuable than a heavy one. A lightweight pendant can be made from a variety of gemstones such as peridot, sapphire, calcite and more. A heavy jade pendant, on the other hand, will probably be made from jasper.