Is it possible to invest in the jade industry?

In the eyes of visionary people, there are investment opportunities everywhere. Nowadays, people's attitude towards jade is no longer just appreciation; jade investment has also become a trend. There are many types of jade, and you should do your homework when choosing an investment.

Why is plain jade better than carved jade?

What are the considerations when buying plain jadeite and carved jadeite?

In the jargon, plain-faced jade is plain jade. In the eyes of experts, plain jade is actually better than carved jade. Because the plainer the jade piece is, the more clearly you can see its jade quality, and only jade pieces with the top quality do not require any carving or modification.

Natural Jadeite Fu Melon Pendant with White Background and Green Fortune in Front of You

Why is plain jade better than carved jade?

Because jadeite in its plain form can best show the beauty of its jade quality. The beauty of diamonds and gemstones lies in their luster and fire, so when they are used as jewelry, great attention is paid to the cutting in order to achieve a dazzling effect. The beauty of jadeite lies in its quality, so the shape it is made into when used as jewelry is also very particular. Only jadeite without any flaws or cracks can be made into "plain" jewelry, so plain jadeite has higher requirements on the "type" and "color" of the material itself.

There is a saying in the jargon that “no cracks, no flowers”, and cracks refer to the small cracks on jade. This jargon means that only jade with defects or cracks can be used to make carved jade. Many people like the exquisite and translucent carved jade, which uses the combined effects of light reflection and refraction to highlight the three-dimensional sense of jade. The thinned areas often have impurities and other defects. Common leaf-shaped floral pieces with intricate veins are often used to cover cracks or remove superficial fissures.

Therefore, plain jade has more appreciation potential than carved jade, and top-grade jade is basically “plain”. In many famous auction houses such as Christie's, high-end jadeite that can be sold at high prices are almost without exception concentrated on plain jade ornaments such as necklaces, bracelets, ring faces, and jade buckles, which shows the rarity of plain jadeite and its value potential.

Natural Burmese A-grade icy jadeite with pale clear water flowers and K-gold lucky melon pendant

What are the considerations when buying plain jadeite and carved jadeite?

There is nothing fancy about plain jade, and you can intuitively see its quality and grade. When purchasing, just look at the type and color.

You have to be careful when purchasing carved jadeite, as ordinary consumers may not be able to see the flaws and cracks hidden by the carved jadeite. A carver can use the line pressing method to carve a crack into a beautiful line, or carve the flawed area into images of flowers, leaves, animals, etc. Carving requires that "the image must have meaning, and the meaning must be auspicious". These carved decorations are usually auspicious patterns, which just happen to cover up the flaws. But people who know the business can still see it from a certain angle or with the help of light.

After reading the above introduction, I believe that consumers will not be as blind as novices when investing in jadeite and will be more selective. However, investment is different from pure collection, and caution is still required.

fcgc33

fcpf18