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Jade Color and Transparency

• Look for pieces of jade with uniform color throughout, although multicolor pieces can be in high demand
• Intense colors of jade are desirable and green is the most popular color of jade.
• Semi-transparent to translucent jade is more valuable than opaque jade.

More Jade Tips

• Avoid jade with many cracks or other visible flaws.
• Finely textured, highly polished jade cabochons or other uncarved pieces are considered the most desirable items for jewelry.
• Jade is often dyed, but dyeing is not considered a permanent treatment.
• Heat treatments are used to lighten or intensify the color of jade.
• Most jade is waxed.

Watch for Fake Jade

• Color-intensified nephrite is sometimes marketed as jadeite.
• Dishonest dealers alter and sell dyed quartz and other stones, labeling them jade, so as with other gemstones, buy from a dealer you trust.

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