Do you know what kind of jade is suitable for setting? Practical Tips for Selecting Jade Inlays

With the deepening of cultural exchanges between the East and the West, inlaid jadeite, which not only has the warm and subtle gentle temperament of jadeite, but also combines the bright and dazzling luxurious texture of gold and diamonds, has come into people's view. It is restrained but not low-key, prominent but not ostentatious, and is widely loved.

Nowadays, there are more and more types and styles of jade inlays, which is bound to be dazzled. What kind of jade is suitable for inlay and how to choose jade inlays?

bracelet

Jade bracelets can be said to be the most traditional type of jewelry. They have very high requirements on the materials of jade, and the best ones are those with color, full water, and perfect without any cracks. Therefore, jade inlaid bracelets are rarely seen on the market. It is common to repair a damaged or broken bracelet by inlaying it. Some of them can achieve both design sense and beauty, but people generally believe that such treatment reduces the original value of the jade bracelet.

Designers and jade merchants also specially design jade inlaid bracelets with exquisite craftsmanship and excellent workmanship.

Widgets

The inlay of pendants is a common type of jade inlay, including leaves, lucky beans, ruyi, Buddha, etc. There are also ring faces and small pendants of various shapes. Generally, K gold is used for inlay and they are strung on necklaces and worn as pendants.

Ring

The jade ring faces on the market include both naked egg-shaped ones and those wrapped in copper trays and white paper for display. However, they all need to be set in the end without exception, and they cannot be worn on the hands without setting. Therefore, the inlay of jade ring faces is the most common and has the most styles.

Bracelets, pendants and ring faces can all be used for inlays, so what aspects should we consider when purchasing jade inlays?

Loose stone quality

Jade inlay not only uses K-gold, but also is matched with other diamonds and colored gems to make the overall shape richer. However, we must remember not to put the cart before the horse when purchasing. Jade is the key. The first thing to observe is the quality of the jade itself, including its water quality, color, and flaws. Especially defects, many jades with small defects will be removed during the setting process. If it can be removed, it is harmless, but if obvious flaws can still be seen after inlay, we should be cautious when purchasing.

Inlay materials

Jade inlay generally uses K-gold, diamonds or other colored gems. K-gold refers to an alloy of gold and other metals melted together. The gold content of 1K is 4.1667%, and 18K is 18×4.1667%=75%. That is to say, "18K gold" refers to jewelry with a gold content of 75% and 25% other precious metals.

When we choose jade inlays, we must pay attention to the materials used for the inlays, especially the gold should not be too thin. Inlays made of too thin gold not only lack aesthetic appeal but are also prone to distortion and distortion, making them difficult to wear.

Size ratio

The size mentioned here not only refers to the size of the entire inlay, but also includes the size of the loose stone, the thickness of the inlay material and the overall proportion. There is no strict rule on the size of jade pendants, but the proportions must be good. For example, small gourds, Buddha statues, lucky beans and other pendants, if they are of fine quality, proper proportions and exquisite workmanship, will have a very good effect when worn.

On the contrary, if the loose stone is too large and the inlay materials are too small, it will give people a stingy feeling; while if the loose stone is too small, the inlay style is too complicated and the materials used are too much, it will instead overshadow the main feature.

Inlay workmanship

Jade inlays must be made with precision and detail. In terms of style design, as long as it suits your personal aesthetic, it’s fine. But in terms of workmanship, first of all, the inlay must be firm, without any looseness or even falling off; secondly, the inlay must be delicate and fit well, and the overall shape must be smooth. These two basic points must be achieved.

Some jade lovers may ask, is it better to buy jade loose stones or inlaid ones? In fact, it all comes down to personal preference. As long as the jade itself is of good quality, you can decide whether to set it inlaid or not, and as to the style of setting.

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