Is it true that the more complex the carving, the more valuable it is?

Generally speaking, carving masters cut according to the material. They first design a carving rendering based on the material's style, size, color, etc., and then start carving according to the drawing. The purpose of carving is to maximize the value of jade, to highlight its strengths, avoid its weaknesses, and to retain the essence while eliminating the dross!

A good carving master can turn stone into gold and carve an ordinary jade into a high-quality jade. The more complex the carving is, the more flaws the jade material has and it needs repeated processing. The final product may be gorgeous, but its value is limited. Therefore, to judge whether jade is valuable, we must first look at its quality such as water color, and then the craftsmanship. Craftsmanship can enhance the value of jade, but it is not a decisive factor. Consumers must not put the cart before the horse and be led by merchants' excessive boasting of carving craftsmanship while ignoring the true value of jade!

The lotus emerges from clear water, naturally without any decoration! Good jade does not need to be carved, its great beauty is formed by nature. If jade is not carved, it cannot be made into a useful object, so just carve it! The truth is simplicity, why pursue complexity?

Good craftsmanship can enhance the craftsmanship and artistic value of the work by depending on the materials used. The masterpieces of masters that can be called works of art are often ingenious and amazing!

Therefore, no matter what, it cannot be said that the more complex the carving, the more valuable it is! After all, everything has to be done in moderation. Only works that are a perfect combination of material and craftsmanship can maximize their value. In short, this is just a starting point.

Because the better the quality and color of jade, the more valuable it is. In reality, for example, good quality peace buckles, ring faces, beads, and bracelets are not complicated in workmanship but are very valuable.

Moreover, the jadeite items worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions that we often see at auctions are basically: necklaces, egg-shaped jadeite, bracelets and pendants! The common point of these jade products is that the jade is of good quality, pure and free of impurities. Except for the egg-shaped surfaces that have inlays, there are not many traces of carving! The purer and more natural the jade is, the higher its value!

The more complicated the jade carving is, the more valuable it is. It depends on the quality of the jade itself. Often the carving is complicated to avoid cracks or cover up flaws. Only when the jade itself is of good quality and the carving is exquisite will it be more valuable.

The value of jade is related to the carving, so we cannot arbitrarily say that the value of jade will be higher if the carving is complex. If good jade is paired with good carving, it will undoubtedly be the icing on the cake. At present, the higher the quality of the jade, the simpler the carving, which will retain the jade material to the greatest extent and highlight the quality of the jade.

The value of jade is related to its market popularity. The market has the characteristics of the times and the aesthetic features of the times. Those fancy carvings that we see in real life are basically because there are many defects in the raw materials. Generally speaking, the more perfect it is, the better the material, the better the design, and the simpler the carving. Value has little to do with complexity. Design is only one of them. The quality of jade is the ultimate criterion for determining value! The quality of a sculpture lies not in its complexity but in its exquisiteness. The quality and color are put first. Although carving is also a standard for measuring the price of jade, the quality and color are more important. The value of jade is not determined by its design craftsmanship. It mainly depends on the origin of the jadeite raw stone and the color, water, and artistic conception expressed by the jadeite!

Most of the good quality jades generally have the simplest workmanship and complex carvings, which in most cases indicate flaws. The more perfect the material, the simpler the carving. The same quality depends on the working hours. But some fine products can be perfected with just a few cuts, so they are naturally more valuable. It also depends on the subject matter. Of course, it is true that the more complicated the workmanship, the higher the labor cost, so some valuable materials often undergo some complicated work!

What do you think about the craftsmanship of jade carving, the more complicated it is, the more valuable it is?