The ancients talked about raising jade, and the word "raising" not only shows that jade is a living substance, but also contains a lot of knowledge. To sum up, there are roughly the following points:
1 to avoid collision with hard objects. Although the hardness of jade is high, it is easy to crack after collision. Sometimes, although cracks can't be seen by naked eyes, the molecular structure of jade surface has been destroyed and dark cracks appear, which greatly damages its perfection and economic value.
2. Avoid dust as much as possible. If there is dust in daily jade articles, clean them with a soft brush; If dirt or oil stains are attached to the jade surface, it should be scrubbed with mild soapy water first, and then rinsed with clear water. Do not use chemical degreasing agent solution.
3. Put away the pendant when not in use. It is best to put it in a jewelry bag or jewelry box to avoid scratching or damage. If it is high-grade jade jewelry, don't put it on the counter to avoid dust and dirt, which will affect the brightness.
4. Try to avoid contact with perfume, chemical liquid, soap and human sweat. As we all know, sweat contains salt, volatile fatty acids and urea. If jadeite comes into contact with too much sweat and is not wiped clean immediately after wearing, it will be eroded, destroy the outer layer and affect the original brightness. In particular, "glass species" of jadeite and suet white jade, avoid sweat and grease. Many people think that the more jadeite touches the human body, the better it will be moistened with sweat. In fact, this is a big misunderstanding. Jade is different from ancient jade. Ancient jade needs the help of the process of birth and human body temperature. The jade in the "glass ground" itself is crystal clear, so there is no need to use any method and there is no way to make it more transparent. If you sweat too much, sheep fat white jade will easily turn pale yellow and no longer be as pure white as fat.
5. Avoid long-term direct sunlight. Jade should avoid exposure to the sun, because when jade encounters thermal expansion, its molecular volume increases, which will affect its quality. Especially hibiscus jade, crystal, agate and so on. It will burst when it encounters high heat, so it is even more taboo to be close to the heat source.
6. The pendant should be wiped with a clean and soft white cloth, and it is not advisable to use dyed cloth or fibrous hard cloth. Jade jewelry inlaid with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Only clean white cloth can be used to wipe off oil, dust, impurities, moisture or sweat, which will help to maintain and maintain the original quality.
7. Jade articles should keep proper humidity. Emerald depends on certain humidity to keep it, especially water bile agate and crystal jadeite. During the formation of water bile agate, there was natural water in it. If the surrounding environment does not maintain a certain humidity and dryness, the natural moisture in it will easily evaporate, thus losing its artistic and economic value.
A beautiful jade needs maintenance. If it is well maintained, it will not lose its former beauty and elegance, because when jade is underground, it has nutrients endowed by nature, is full of moisture and is not dry. The last process after the completion of the jade piece is the beauty of the jade piece. She needs to be coated with a layer of high-grade protective wax to raise and protect jade. A jade body is absolutely the same as a human skin. The living environment of jade articles must be wet. Some jade pieces look dusty and dry, and need to be cleaned and nourished regularly. I introduce a maintenance method to my friends.
Add water to the pot and put the jade pieces on it like steamed bread. After steaming the jade pieces, take them out with a clean cloth pad instead of a chemical fiber cloth, brush off the gray marks on the jade while it is hot, and then apply a thin and even layer of high-quality wax. [It is best to use high-quality pure wax] Wax can also be used. Apply the melted wax evenly with a brush. After the jade piece is cooled, wipe it with a raw white cloth.