Currently, the elite are searching for high-quality and rare jadeite on the market. Nam Quân Đế Vương Jade shares information about jadeite and its classification based on rarity and price as follows for your information.
1. Definition of Jadeite
Jadeite, also known as Imperial Jade, Burmese Jade, or Green Jade, is characterized by its vibrant green color (referred to as “Thuy”) or red color (referred to as “Phi”).
- English Name: Jadeite
- Chinese Name: Fei Cui (翡翠)
Jadeite is not only beautiful but also considered the most expensive of all known types of jade worldwide. While jadeite can be found in neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, Russia, and China, Myanmar jadeite is currently regarded as the most expensive in the world, particularly the type extracted from Kachin State, which achieves the highest value, color, and quality.
Due to geological factors, it primarily forms from jadeite, omphacite, and sodium chromium pyroxene, creating a high-grade, multi-crystalline jade. Most jadeite on the market is indeed jadeite.
2. Classification of Jadeite
Jadeite comes in various types with different names and levels of rarity, classified according to their rank. Here are some of the most common types currently:
- Ice Jadeite
- Old Mine Jadeite
- Water Jadeite
- Lavender Jadeite
- White and Green Jadeite
- Flower Green Jadeite
- Red Jadeite
- Imperial Green Jadeite
- Three Mountains Jadeite
Among these, Water Jadeite is considered a premium grade, with exceptionally high water content, known as Ice Jadeite. It is regarded as the pinnacle among water jadeites.
Classification of Jadeite by Value:
- Type 1: Exceptional
Jadeite, also known as Imperial Jade or Grade A jadeite, is considered the jade of royalty or those of noble lineage from ancient times. - Type 2: Commercial Grade
Commercial grade, also known as Trade Jadeite or Grade B jadeite, refers to jadeite used in trade, also known as natural jadeite of type B. - Type 3: Ordinary Grade
Ordinary grade jadeite is of lower value and quality compared to the exceptional and commercial grades.
Ordinary grade, also known as common grade, is the most prevalent type of natural jadeite or less refined jadeite. This category includes jadeite from jade slabs or young jadeite, and it is considered a relatively common type.
