What Colors Are Real Jade?
Differentiating Natural Colors of Authentic Jade from Enhanced or Dyed Variants Distinguishing genuine jade from
Jade Hair Test: How Do You Test to See if Jade Is Real?
The “Jade Hair Test,” a popular yet scientifically invalid method for authenticating jade on social media, falsely claims hair won’t burn when wrapped around real jade. This unreliable test ignores proper techniques like infrared spectroscopy, leading many to mistakenly believe they own authentic jade. Authentic assessments should be left to trained gemologists. An upcoming course offers accurate jade identification education.
How Can You Tell If Jade Is Real with a Flashlight?
Using a flashlight helps identify real jade by highlighting its smooth, waxy texture, natural inclusions, and translucency. Real jade feels cool, consistent, and might emit a subtle glow, whereas fakes show artificial features or lack depth of color. While useful, professional verification is recommended for certainty.