Detecting Fake Jades

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In today’s antique markets of China and Internet auction sites there is an abundance of reproduction Jade and Bronze works that are being sold as authentic.

Many treasure hunters seek to find fabulous deals by betting they can find a genuine ancient Jade or Bronze artifact for pennies on the dollar. This type of thinking more often than not blinds those who seek antique jade treasures.

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It is very important to understand that authentic Ancient Jades command both value and respect. In fact, the Chinese throughout history have deemed Jade more precious than gold. Many of the jades offered from China and Hong Kong are either fakes or “export” quality that the Chinese have no interest in buying for themselves. These so-called antique dealers believe that the western buyer either lacks the knowledge of Chinese Jade and antiques or they are blinded by greed.

I sincerely hope that I can help educate and arm those of you who share my passion for ancient Chinese Jade. With the following information it is hoped that Jade Treasure Hunters will be armed with knowledge and will not become victims of these deceptive dealers.

The term “fake” indicates that the Object is not real jade. There are different aspects of fake that should be reviewed and studied to fully define and understand the term fake.

Jade in China is still highly valued and believed to contain mystical properties that promote good health, good luck and protection. Carved ritualistic and ornamental ancient jade objects continue to play an indispensable role in many aspects of modern Chinese life. Jades are eternal symbols of an ancient civilization and its seemingly eternal life. -Ian (Fung Gen Qua)

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DETECTING FAKE JADES

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