Among the color grades of jadeite, why is green the most precious?

Green is the most precious color grade of jadeite because it ticks all the boxes for both optical beauty and cultural symbolism, which together drive its extreme market value. 1. Optical & Mineralogical Reasons Chromium as the coloring…

Classification and grading of jadeite

Jadeite classification and grading systems vary depending on whether you’re looking at gemological standards (scientific properties) or trade standards (market categories). I’ll give you both perspectives so it’s clear. 1. Gemological Classification…