Wax dipping refers to the jade industry, also known as waxing. A method of filling molten wax into cracks near the surface of a gemstone and pits on the surface to improve the appearance of the gemstone.
This traditional improvement method is often used to improve jadeite, serpentine jade, turquoise, lapis lazuli, malachite, coral and ivory.
The main purpose is to improve the appearance, but also to deepen the color and increase the density of turquoise.
China's national standards for jewelry and jade attribute this improvement to optimization; However, waxing turquoise is a treatment and must be declared when it goes on the market.
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Maintenance of jade:
1 to avoid collision with hard objects. Jade pieces are easy to crack after collision. Sometimes, although the cracks are invisible to the naked eye, there are dark cracks on the jade surface, which greatly damages its perfection and economic value.
2. Jade articles should avoid sun exposure. Prevent the texture and color of jade from being affected.
3, avoid chemicals, chemicals will bring some damage to jade, such as various detergents, soaps, pesticides, cosmetics, perfumes, hairdressing agents, etc. If you accidentally touch it, wipe it clean in time to avoid damage to jade.
4. Avoid dust and oil pollution as much as possible. If dirt or oil stains are attached to the surface of jade, it should be scrubbed with light soapy water first, and then rinsed with clear water. Chemical degreasing agent cannot be used.
5. The newly bought jade should also be soaked in clear water for several hours, cleaned with a soft brush (toothbrush), and then dried with a clean cotton cloth before wearing.
6. It is best to wipe the pendant with a clean and soft white cloth, and it is not advisable to use dyed cloth or fibrous hard cloth, which will help to maintain and maintain the original quality.
7, regular cleaning. Jade articles are usually cleaned once in a while.
8, Yu Pei and other hanging ornaments, should always check the tether, to prevent the beloved baby from being lost or damaged.
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