| Jade Type | Name in the Industry | What it means | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | Untreated Jade | Type A Jade |
Piece processed using traditional non-invasive
methods.
Piece soaked in wax for lubrication
purposes. Recognized as standard practice.
Not considered as artificial treatments
|
| Row 2 | Bleached Jade/polymer injected Jade | Type B Jade | Piece was artificially treated. Use of chemicals to remove discoloration. Piece injected with polymer to enhance texture and translucency. This process damages piece structurally. |
| Row 3 | Artificially colored Jade | Type C Jade | Piece dyed to enhance color. The coloration fades under prolonged exposure to sunlight and the passage of time. |
| Row 4 | Bleached, injected and artificially colored Jade | Type B &C Jade | Piece underwent both the treatment of bleaching, injection and artificial coloration The lowest quality jade |