When buying jadeite, is it better to buy loose stones or mounted ones? How do we choose the right one?

People in China still like jade very much. Although some people say that wearing jade makes people look old, everyone agrees that jade is the first choice for gifts to elders. It is said that people take care of jade for three years, and jade takes care of people for a lifetime. Jade, as the king of jade, has been deeply loved by the people since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some people even use jade as a family heirloom to pass down the family. Jade has developed to this day. In addition to the temperament of a family heirloom, there have also been great breakthroughs and improvements in patterns and designs. When choosing jade, everyone is also entangled as to whether it is better to have a loose stone or to have it inlaid. Today we are going to talk about which of the two is better and how do we make the right choice?

Jade loose stone, as the name suggests, is jade without any processing or carving. For example, egg-shaped jades, bracelets, pendants, and peace buckles, etc. are all jade loose stones. The loose stone shows the truest appearance of jade, so the loose stone has very high requirements for jade. It cannot have even the slightest flaw. No problem can be found even with a 360-degree observation. This is the quality that a perfect loose stone should have. Jade inlay is a post-processing process using other precious metals or jewels such as gold, silver, and diamonds. The inlaid jade becomes doubly dazzling and exudes nobility everywhere.

Jade inlay has increased the sense of fashion to a certain extent and is more in line with the aesthetic taste of contemporary young people, so it has attracted more young consumers. However, if we really want to discuss which is better, loose stones or inlays, we still have to compare the advantages and disadvantages of both. The advantage of loose stones is that they are simple and can be worn close to the body for a long time. And because the production requirements are extremely high, the quality can be seen at a glance. Therefore, loose jade is generally mid-to-high-end jade, and loose jade can also be designed into inlays according to your own aesthetic requirements, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

However, loose stones have no protection, so they are more susceptible to bumps and damage. Some loose stones cannot be made into pendants or cabochons, and ultimately can only lie in jewelry boxes. Therefore, loose stones are generally collected. The fashion sense of inlaid jade can attract more consumers' attention, and can also better protect jade from damage caused by accidental bumps. However, the cost of jade inlay materials is not low and may exceed expected plans. Some inlaid jade were originally only medium and low-grade jade, but because of the design of the craftsmen and the color adjustment, it will affect everyone's observation of jade. Therefore, inlaid jade also tests the eyesight of jade lovers.

In general, loose jade and inlaid jade each have their own advantages and disadvantages, it depends on which disadvantage you can accept. If it is worn daily as decoration, inlaid jade is generally more common. But if it is because you like jade and like to collect it, loose jade is naturally more valuable, has more room for appreciation, and is easier to play with.

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