Jade appreciation cannot be separated from these five words, remember that it is experience

The design style and carving craftsmanship of jade have been developing rapidly since the middle and late Qing Dynasty. With carving techniques represented by relief and the simple style of jade at that time, people have gradually felt the charm of this stone. Ten years ago, the jade market was still thriving. Whether it was the statues of Guanyin Buddha or the landscapes and figures, they were able to inherit and accept the cultural context and create a good business atmosphere.

With the booming jade industry, there are now many fakes on the market, so you should be more careful when buying jade. There are many ways and angles to appreciate jade. The practical way is to look, weigh and then look under the light. The comprehensive way is to consider the type, water, color, flaws and workmanship of jade.

Today I want to share with you a few appreciation mnemonics commonly used by experts. They are short, concise, catchy, but very instructive. Come and have a look now.

1. Color

This is the easiest point to appreciate, and it refers to the color of jade. There is a saying that goes, "A one-point difference in color means a ten-fold difference in price."

There is a saying about jadeite that it has “36 waters, 72 beans (greens), and 108 blues”, which is used to describe the diversity of jadeite’s colors. Jade has a wide range of colors, including red, green, purple, white, yellow, black, etc., and more than two colors may appear on a piece of jade at the same time, which is a feature that ordinary gemstones do not have.

Different colors in jade have different values, among which "green" is the most respected. Terms such as full green, sunny green, and imperial green are widely known. Some people even think that jade is only green.

2. Transparent

Transparency refers to the water head. The transparency of jade depends on the internal crystal structure. If the crystals inside the jade are fine and uniform in size, such a structure can allow light to pass through smoothly, thus forming better transparency, which can be said to have "good water head".

However, if the crystals are coarse and uneven in size, it will be difficult for light to pass through and the water quality of the jade will be poorer. In addition to color, what jade lovers care most about is the water head of jade, which is mainly reflected in its transparency. The higher the transparency, the fewer impurities it contains, the clearer, brighter the jade will be, and the higher the price will naturally be.

3. Quality

Quality refers to the texture of jade. Whether the texture of jade is fine or not is what we often call the type of jade, which is reflected by the coarseness of the internal structure particles. The best type of jade is "glass type", followed by "ice type". The structural particles are invisible to the naked eye, giving people a delicate and warm texture, which is a good type of jade. Generally speaking, the type of jade is the most critical factor in determining its price!

4. Shape

Shape does not simply refer to the shape of the jade, but the overall carving and production process. Whether the craftsmanship is applied according to the material, whether the dirt and knots can be removed, and whether the jade can be skillfully carved with beautiful colors all greatly affect its value. Whether the color, type and water can be reflected to the maximum extent, whether the value of jade can be increased, what kind of material needs what kind of labor, etc., all these are very important.

my country is a vast country with abundant resources and great economic and cultural differences between the north and the south. Folk art works such as jade carvings often reflect the local cultural characteristics. Therefore, jade carving in my country is divided into several major schools, and different schools represent the different local cultural customs.

5. Photo

Lighting is a means of observation that requires the use of a flashlight and a magnifying glass. Transmitted light can more clearly show whether there are any flaws inside the jadeite, and the same function is used by a magnifying glass. Perfection will affect the beauty and durability of jade, and the price of jade with flaws will be relatively lower.

In summary, "color, transparency, quality, shape, and reflection" also cover several aspects of jadeite such as water quality, color, flaws, and craftsmanship. No matter how things change, they still remain essentially the same. A good jade must excel in one or more of the above aspects. Remember these tips, and you can easily appreciate jade even if you are a novice.

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