Jadeite：Why Is Green the Most Revered Color?
A touch of emerald green holds the beauty of mountains and rivers.The texture hides the breath and vitality of mountains, rivers, plants and trees.Green hues flow gently, as warm and soft as the breeze.Revering green is the belief rooted in jade culture.The green of jadeite has carried the poetic charm of thousands of years in light and shadow.
1.Green is the Supreme in Jadeite
Jadeite’s rarity stems from its color. Among all color ranges, green is the most highly regarded, and pure green is especially valuable. Pure green is clean without impurities, rich in saturation, and evenly distributed. A fully green jadeite is like a newly greened spring forest, vibrant and lively without heaviness. Apple green has a fresh tint, bright and clear; bean green boasts a light green shade, graceful and tranquil.
As light travels through, the green glows with translucent radiance. The beauty of jadeite green stands the test of time, embodying natural spirit and mirroring people’s refined tastes. Since ancient times, “taking green as the highest honor” has been a universal understanding in jadeite appreciation.
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2.Jadeite Greens, Myriad Variations
The green of jadeite cannot be fully captured by a single hue. Its natural variations arise from elements like chromium and iron, bestowing each piece of jadeite with its unique emerald charm. Every shade of green glows with its own brilliance,creating distinct and vivid layers.The myriad shifts in jade-green create endless forms of jadeite. It is both an art of nature and a rhetoric of light and color.
From the deep nobility of imperial green to the fresh softness of apple green, from the vibrant lightness of spicy sun green to the subtle elegance of clear-water green, each shade of green carries its own lively essence. Thus, the world of jadeite remains endlessly rich.
3.Jadeite value is judged by true, rich, bright, even green.
True Hue (正): A pure, unadulterated green without yellow or blue undertones is the hallmark of superior jadeite. Natural jadeite often blends multiple hues, with yellow or blue tints affecting the purity of its green. The most prized color is a crisp, true green, as even slight deviations diminish its value.In jadeite, emerald green reigns supreme, with pure, unadulterated color being the most prized. Even a slight hint of yellow or blue undertone can affect its value.
Intensity (浓): Rich and saturated like dew-kissed leaves intense yet never dull, deep yet luminous. Concentration is highest at "fully intense," where color remains vivid and translucent. "highly intense" is also considered top tier. "moderately inetense" leans toward a lighter tone, while "slightly intense" is the softest and most subtle.
Brightness (阳): The color is vivid and translucent, as if illuminated by light, radiating natural brilliance. "Brightness" refers to the luminance of the hue; the vividness of green jadeite stems from the harmony and layering of its tones.
Imperial green, sunny green, and clear-water green all denote vibrant shades, while patterned green, dry green, and oily green refer to dull or muted dark greens.
Uniformity (匀): A harmonious and even distribution of color and luminosity reveals the tranquil beauty of jadeite. Except for pieces with fully saturated color, jadeite often exhibits hues in speckles, patches, threads, veins, networks, or clusters. The balance of color distribution not only affects the visual harmony when worn but also endows each piece with its own distinctive charm.
The shades of jade green vary like the shifting colors of mountains and rivers. Through selection and polishing, natural jadeite is given new life. Each piece is a distilled expression of jadeite's green essence.
At TATHATĀ, we curate Grade-A natural Burmese jadeite for the modern collector who honors tradition while embracing contemporary luxury. Explore our collection and discover how jadeite complements your personal aesthetic, wherever you draw your inspiration.
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