Is purple jade worth more than green?

Lavender Jade
The second most expensive jade stone exhibits a lavender hue. Lavender jade will be worth more than other types of non-Imperial green jade, such as those with a more blue or yellow tint. In general the more untainted and uninterrupted by impurities your jade stone is, the more valuable it will be.

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Is purple jade more expensive?

Yes, lavender jade is very valuable. While it's not quite as valuable as imperial jade, it's more expensive than any other hues of jade. Most have a yellow or blue tint.

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Which color of jade is most valuable?

Jadeite comes in a wide range of colors. The most valuable is an intense green called Imperial.

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Is purple jade rare?

Since lavender/purple jade is among the rarest in the world, and Turkish purple jade does not have the luminescence or jadeite concentration of traditional gemstone jades.

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Is purple jade rarer than green jade?

Pity lavender jade, that pink-to-purple member of jadeite's rather extensive color family. Far rarer than this gem's much-coveted green and white varieties, lavender jade is still denied the veneration and value of its sister shades by jade's chief patrons-the Chinese, Japanese, and British.

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Does purple jade fade?

The intensity of the colour of Jade will only change due to dirt or grease that can sometimes get trapped on the surface, or if the Jade piece has undergone colour treatment, gradually fading to its original state as time passes.

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Is there real purple jade?

Purple Jade, also known as Lavender Jade and Turkiyenite, is a rare variety of Jadeite that crystallizes in the form of large masses. The color ranges from lilac to deep purple, and usually contains white specs from spotted Quartz inclusions.

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What does purple jade mean?

Purple Jade is a stone of mirth and happiness. By purifying the aura and dispelling any negative feelings or attitudes, it allows for the spontaneous joy of life to fill the soul and spill over to others. The humor evoked by this stone enhances appreciation of the Divine order in all things. [

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What is the best Colour jade to buy?

Hue (zheng): Top-quality jadeite is pure green. While its hue position is usually slightly more yellow than that of fine emerald and it never quite reaches the same saturation of color, the ideal for jadeite is a fine "emerald" green.

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What color jade is the luckiest?

Green jade has been treasured in the Far East and Central America for thousands of years and was even given the status of royal gemstone by these ancient civilizations. The sacred stone is considered a sign of luck and good fortune. It is also associated with abundance, wealth, and prosperity.

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What is the most expensive type of jade?

Imperial Jade from Burma is the most expensive type of Jade. It is the most expensive because it is the highest quality, the most sought-after color, and remains today the most highly prized source of jadeite around the world.

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Does purple jade turn green?

Thankfully, the truth about natural, untreated jadeite jade is that it will in fact not change color over time.

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What are the benefits of purple jade?

Purple Jade helps us to be grounded and awakened at the same time. It help us to see clearly, with an open heart and a wise mind. It strengthens our intuition and protects our aura. Purple Jade connects us with the energy of Kwan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, and gives us gifts of deep inner peace.

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What is the benefit of purple jade?

Purple Jade is very effective in eliminating the toxins from the body. It's known for calming the nerves and soothing the cardiac system. It can also boost your immune system and recharge your energies so that you will be protected from illnesses. It can also increase fertility and support you in childbirth.

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Where is purple jade mined?

The purple-colored unique gem material is only found in the Harmancık (Bursa) region of the western Anatolia (Turkey). Therefore, it is specially called “Turkish purple jade or turkiyenite” on the worldwide gem market.

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How do you clean purple jade?

Add lukewarm water to a dish large enough to hold your jade piece. Mix in two or three drops of mild, alcohol-free dish or hand soap until totally dissolved. Soak your jade piece in the solution-filled dish for up to one minute. Gently scrub the object with a delicate brush or your fingers.

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How can you tell if jade is high quality?

Color is one of the most important factors in determining the value of jade. The most valuable colors are green, white, and lavender. The more intense the color, the more valuable the stone. Jade that has been dyed or treated is usually a uniform color with little variation.

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How can you tell if lavender jade is dyed?

Although it is not feasible to heat every specimen to determine whether it is dyed, the results reported here suggest that a lavender jadeite that fluoresces strong orange to long-wave ultraviolet radiation is dyed, presumably with an organic compound.

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What color is jade naturally?

The stone itself is typically of a green hue, but variations of it can range anywhere from a pale green/brown to near black. The color name "Jade" itself can refer to several shades of green. There were many deposits of jade throughout China, which are all (now) mostly depleted.

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What is the Chinese most valuable jade?

The most coveted – and therefore the most valuable – is a very specific shade of green known as imperial jade. There are other shades of green jade including kingfisher jade, apple jade and moss-in-snow jade.

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What is the second most expensive jade?

Lavender Jade

The second most expensive jade stone exhibits a lavender hue. Lavender jade will be worth more than other types of non-Imperial green jade, such as those with a more blue or yellow tint.

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What is lavender jade?

Lavender Jade is a stone of the Violet Ray of spiritual purification and carries the same properties of vision, intuition, and psychic awareness as Purple Jade. However, where Purple Jade is more nature oriented, Lavender Jade's energy is directed toward connection with the cosmic and etheric levels.

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