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Imperial Jade: The Crown Jewel of the East
This article will explain why is Imperial Jade so expensive, revealing the secrets behind its extraordinary value.
What Makes Imperial Jade “Imperial”?
Imperial Jadeite, known as Fei Cui (翡翠) in Chinese, isn’t just green—it’s chromium-infused emerald vibrancy trapped in stone. This Burmese marvel outvalues diamonds per carat in top grades, with a single bangle auctioned at HK$259M in 2023. At JadeCollection, we authenticate every piece through AI mineral mapping and blockchain-tracked sourcing.
什麼是帝王翡翠？
中國人稱之為「翡翠」的帝王玉，並非只是綠色寶石——它是鉻元素注入的鮮豔翠色凝結體。頂級帝王綠每克拉價格超越鑽石，2023年一支手鐲以2.59億港幣拍出。JadeCollection透過AI礦物譜圖與區塊鏈溯源確保每件藏品真實性。
The 5 Pillars of Jade Valuation
1. Color: The Chromium Alchemy
- Imperial Green: Caused by 0.3-1.2% chromium (Cr³⁺) replacing aluminum in the crystal lattice
- Grading Scale:
- Yang Green (陽綠): Vivid emerald (most prized)
- Spinach Green (菠菜綠): Deeper with blue undertones
- Apple Green (蘋果綠): Yellowish secondary hue
1. 顏色：鉻元素的煉金術
- 帝王綠：晶格中鋁原子被0.3-1.2%鉻（Cr³⁺）取代所致
- 等級標準：
- 陽綠：鮮豔翠綠（最珍貴）
- 菠菜綠：帶藍調的深綠色
- 蘋果綠：含黃色副色調
(Fig. 1: UV-Vis spectrum showing chromium absorption peaks in Type A jadeite)
2. Texture: The Silk Road Within
- Old Mine (老坑料): Buttery-smooth, sub-0.01mm crystals (like frozen lard)
- New Mine (新坑料): Grainy >0.05mm structures prone to polymer filling
2. 質地：內在的絲綢之路
- 老坑料：晶體小於0.01毫米，質如凝脂
- 新坑料：大於0.05毫米的粗糙結構，常需注膠
The Type A/B/C Deception
| Type | Treatment | Red Flags | Value Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Natural | Wax coating dissolves in acetone | +300% premium |
| B | Acid-bleached | Cloudy “cotton” patterns | 75% depreciation |
| C | Dyed | Color concentrates in cracks | 90% depreciation |
ABC貨辨偽指南
| 類型 | 處理方式 | 鑑定特徵 | 價值影響 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A貨 | 天然 | 丙酮可溶解表面蠟層 | 增值300% |
| B貨 | 酸洗注膠 | 霧狀「棉絮」紋理 | 貶值75% |
| C貨 | 染色 | 顏色富集於裂隙 | 貶值90% |
Why Size ≠ Value (The Jade Paradox)
- Cabochons: 8-12mm thickness ideal for light penetration without fragility
- Beads: >10mm diameters spike prices exponentially (rarity factor)
- Cultural Code:
1.Bangles: Must fit 54-62mm inner diameters (auspicious numerology)
2.Pendants: 3:5 width-to-height ratio mirrors golden sections in Song paintings
尺寸≠價值的悖論
- 蛋面：8-12毫米厚度最佳（平衡透光與堅固）
- 珠鏈：超過10毫米直徑價格呈指數增長
- 文化密碼：
1.手鐲：內徑54-62毫米符合吉祥數理
2.吊墜：3:5寬高比再現宋畫黃金比例
The Nephrite vs. Jadeite Divide
| Characteristic | Jadeite (Fei Cui) | Nephrite (Hetian Jade) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 6.5-7 Mohs | 6-6.5 Mohs |
| Crystal Structure | Granular | Fibrous |
| Chromatic Range | 30+ greens | 6 greens |
| Top Value | $3M/carat | $8K/carat |
翡翠vs和田玉的本質區別
| 特性 | 翡翠 | 和田玉 |
|---|---|---|
| 硬度 | 摩氏6.5-7度 | 摩氏6-6.5度 |
| 晶體結構 | 粒狀 | 纖維狀 |
| 顏色範圍 | 30+種綠色 | 6種綠色 |
| 頂級單價 | 300萬美元/克拉 | 8千美元/克拉 |
why is Imperial Jade so expensive?
At VirtuCasa, every jade piece—from Imperial-grade treasures to collector favorites—comes with Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates and NFT-based provenance tracking. We eliminate the premium markups of traditional auctions while guaranteeing ethical Burmese sourcing. Whether you seek heirloom investments or spiritual talismans, our AI-curated collections deliver uncompromised quality at transparent prices.
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