“Soaking jewelry in water can make the jewelry better maintained!”

“Soaking jewelry in water can distinguish genuine products from fake ones!”

Similar words are certainly not uncommon on the Internet. Whether it is used to identify authenticity or for maintenance, the act of "soaking in water" is very simple to operate, so many people are willing to try this method. So, soak jewelry in Is it really possible to identify authenticity and maintain jewelry in water?

The answer is yes, but the different effects are of course for different jewelry. Some jewelry can be distinguished from fake after soaking in water, some jewelry become more valuable after soaking in water, and some jewelry after soaking in water, On the contrary, it is a disaster!

1. After being soaked in water, they can distinguish between genuine and fake

Some jewelry can be distinguished between genuine and fake after being soaked in water. Among them, the most typical one is The two most famous ones are beeswax and turquoise.

1 Beeswax

Soaking in water is the easiest way to identify the authenticity of beeswax. However, in addition to ordinary water, there is also a specially customized water - — Salt water (the ratio of salt to water is approximately 1:4).

The principle of testing beeswax with water is actually very simple. First throw the beeswax into the water. Due to the density, the natural beeswax will slowly sink to the bottom, while some fake beeswax made of plastic will float. On the surface of the water, this step can screen out some of the fakes;

Then take out the beeswax that has sunk to the bottom and put it in the specially prepared salt water. At this time, the natural beeswax will float on the water. , while many fakes made of other materials will sink to the bottom of the water.

Of course, counterfeiting technology is becoming more and more advanced now, and it is not difficult to use synthetic resin to achieve a density similar to that of beeswax. Therefore, something that floats on the surface of salt water cannot be 100% authentic. Beeswax needs to be considered in combination with other identification methods

2 Turquoise

Many people have heard that turquoise changes color when soaked in water to tell the difference between true and false. There are different opinions. Some people say that natural turquoise will have small bubbles when soaked in water. Those with bubbles must be real, and those without bubbles are fakes;

Some people say that real turquoise is a genuine turquoise. The color will become darker after soaking in water. If it changes color, it is real. If it does not change, it must be fake. These statements are all reasonable, but they are not comprehensive.

Let’s talk about this small bubble first. Natural ore turquoise will indeed have many blisters when soaked in water, but optimized turquoise will also have such small blisters, but natural turquoise There are more small bubbles and they are denser.

Let’s talk about discoloration when soaked in water. Natural turquoise will indeed change color when soaked in water. Those optimized turquoises and other fakes that have been treated with glue injection will basically not change much after being soaked in water.

However, there is a small exception here: some turquoises with very high porcelain will not discolor if they are soaked in water for a short time. This is because they are too dense and it is difficult for water to be absorbed. . For this reason, many high-porcelain turquoises were wrongly accused of being fake after being soaked in water.

So, soaking in water can only be used as part of a comprehensive consideration and cannot be used as an absolute reference.

2. After they are soaked in water, they become more valuable

Many jewelry are very fond of water. If they can often enjoy "clean water baths", they will become more valuable. The more you keep it, the more valuable it becomes.

1 Jadeite

For jadeite, water head is very important. A piece of jadeite with enough water head looks full of aura and is very attractive.

As a jade that is “spiritual when it has water”, jadeite itself is also quite hydrophilic. If it is placed in a dry environment for a long time, the moisture inside the jadeite will slowly drain away, making it look like... The hair is dry and lacks the moist appearance it had before. Therefore, it is very beneficial to soak jadeite in clean water regularly.

For those jadeite that are not old enough, soaking in water is not only "very beneficial", but even "very necessary", because these jadeites are prone to water loss and mutation. Once "mutant" ”, which not only affects the aesthetics, but also affects the value of jade itself. To delay the emergence of variants, the simplest and crudest way is to soak it in clean water.

2 Seaweed Stone

The seaweed stone with the word "sea" in its name is also a guy who likes water very much~ This kind of beautiful light blue jewelry has been relying on its beauty over the years. It also gained a lot of fans.

However, seaweed stone also has another name, called "stone raised in water", because in addition to being afraid of being bumped, its biggest fear is dehydration. Once dehydrated, the color of seaweed stone will become worse and worse. The shallower it is, the less beautiful it will be. The best way to avoid it is to soak it in water frequently to maintain its beautiful sea blue color~

3. After they are soaked in water, they are demagnetized

When wearing many energy gemstones, you must pay attention to regular degaussing, especially absorptive jewelry. If they are not demagnetized, their efficacy will be seriously affected. Soaking in water is also a method of degaussing~

1 Crystal

Crystal is recognized as a powerful Feng Shui stone. Soaking it in water is also a method of degaussing crystal. The specific method is: pour mineral water or other clean water into a cup, and then The crystal is completely soaked in clean water, soak it for about an hour and then take it out. Compared with other degaussing methods, the clean water degaussing method is simple and easy to operate and suitable for frequent use.

2 Obsidian

As an absorbing energy stone, obsidian can also be demagnetized by soaking in water. For the specific operation process, please refer to the demagnetization method of crystal.

4. It faded after being soaked in water...

I have said so much about the magical effects of soaking in water on jewelry. It seems that water is a close friend of jewelry. Isn’t that right? Can all jewelry be soaked in water? Of course not, some jewelry cannot have any beneficial effect at all after being soaked in water, and some jewelry even "fades" directly after being soaked in water. This fading jewelry is African Opal.

Speaking of opal, everyone is familiar with its changing and rich colors. The colors of African opal are also quite dreamy and beautiful, but if you soak it in water, its color will slow down. It will slowly fade... fade... and eventually it will even become transparent. If you "bathe" it frequently, it will even break! Although the price of African opal is not high, no one wants to let their jewelry go wrong~