
Asked by Rollyne Wong from USA | Apr. 28, 2015 12:34

About:Chinese Jade
What turns burial jade black?
Dear Susie,
I was given a piece of black buried jade by my deceased father. His father had given it to him. My father told me it is around 2000 years old but I don't know what elements in the growing turned it black. Is it iron?
How can I get an appraisal?
Thank you.
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