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

Black lights are an easy way to spot fake jade vs real jade. Our jade expert, Jane, demonstrates how to spot fake jade with a black light✨ Follow for more jade education! . . . . #education #howto #treatedjade #realjade #authentic #jadeitejade #jadejewelry black light test, real jade, fake jade, treated jade, jade bangles | Baikalla Jewelry - Fine Jadeite Jade Jewelers

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

Quick little jade hunt, found some great Jade, then took it back and tested it to identify the real jade. | Dan Hurd Prospecting