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Type A vs Type B vs Type C Jade: What You're Actually Paying For

Type A, B, and C jade can look identical in a photo but differ by thousands of dollars in value and durability. Here is exactly what each grade means and why only Type A holds its worth.

The three grades, plainly

  • Type A — natural, untreated. Surface waxing only. The only grade with lasting value.
  • Type B — bleached with acid and resin-filled to fake clarity.
  • Type C — dyed to fake colour.

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Why the price gap is so large

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How to be sure what you're buying

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