The fusion of jadeite and gold and silver metals brings another kind of beauty

For Chinese people, jade is both a high-end luxury item and a popular accessory. The difference lies not only in the quality of the jade material, but also in the added value given to it by later processing and inlaying! The exquisite jade inlay craftsmanship combines Eastern classics with Western fashion elements, which can further highlight the charm of jade. The metallic luster blends harmoniously into it, contrasting with the emerald green, exuding an elegant and fashionable atmosphere.

Jade inlay uses precious metals such as gold and silver as the base, and the jade is inlaid on the base through exquisite inlay craftsmanship and the designer's inspiration and creativity. Generally speaking, jade inlay can be divided into two categories: creative inlay and craft inlay.

Creative inlay:

That is, win by creativity. Jade, as an important part of realizing design creativity, is combined together in a certain way to become a complete creative jade jewelry. Creative jade jewelry cannot be separated from careful design ideas.

Craftsmanship:

Most of the time, for the purpose of protecting jade and increasing the beauty of jade jewelry, this type of inlay is generally relatively simple, but it is widely used! Let's take a look at the methods and techniques of jadeite inlay:

1. Claw setting method (claw setting method):

Claws refer to the small fine teeth welded on the ring setting. Fine teeth can also be machined from the ring setting. The claws can be used to press tightly against the edge of the stone, so it is called claw setting. It is generally divided into four claws, six claws, and double eight claws.

2. Forced setting method (slot setting method):

There are no hooks, and the gems are set tightly together. The metal claws are completely invisible, and the gems are set one by one along the gap, just like they were sewn together with thread. The basic method is to drill straight and parallel small grooves on the ring setting, and the gems are set in the grooves. This setting method is most suitable for bar-shaped or long gems.

3. Nail setting method (hard setting method):

The nail is shaped like a claw, a small flat-top "nail" protruding from the ring setting that can press down the edge of the gemstone. The nail rivets the gemstone and the nail cannot be welded on separately. When using the nail setting method, you must pay attention to the fact that the gemstone should not be too deep or too shallow, and it should be coordinated and symmetrical with the ring setting. There are three types of nail setting methods: four-nail setting, diagonal nail setting and dense nail setting.

Benefits of finished jadeite inlays:

1. The style is beautiful and it will be more upscale after being inlaid (after all, jade is unique);

2. Increase in value. As we all know, the materials used to set jadeite are generally 18K rose gold or platinum. In addition to jadeite, there are also some special inlays that use colored gemstones or other colors of jadeite.

3. Each inlaid product is the result of the painstaking efforts of jewelry designers. They are all tailor-made for the jade itself and come in a variety of styles. Buyers only need to consider factors such as price and style.

Modern people's demand and aesthetic standards for jade jewelry have also changed a lot. The perfect combination of jade, gold and silver has given this traditional ornament a new vitality, revealing a retro and Chinese style, as well as a sense of fashion.

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