Some jade carvings cost millions, while others only a few dollars? that's why!

In the industry, it is not uncommon for processing fees to exceed one million, and it is not uncommon for the price to be over one hundred per gram.

However, Guangdong and Yunnan, where jade is the most popular, usually calculate the price by piece. Or sometimes the labor cost is calculated based on a commission, that is, a certain percentage. If a work is worth over a million, it would be a considerable number. Similarly, jadeite also has a processing fee of several yuan, most of which are for commercial purposes. It is understood that although there are only a few pieces, forty or fifty pieces can be made a day, chasing quantity. Of course, these jade pieces have no design or carving, and the materials are low-end, so the price is naturally lower.

The higher the grade, the higher the cost, and more effort is put into the design and carving. Factors that usually affect the processing fee include the material, design, craftsmanship, and the reputation of the master.

When it comes to carving, there is no turning back after every cut. Therefore, good materials naturally have to be handed over to more reliable masters. They are not only skilled and natural in carving, but also experienced and knowledgeable. The chance of making a mistake in carving is also very small. Even if a mistake is made accidentally, it can be remedied in time and the carving will be excellent.

It takes a very complicated process to turn a piece of material from raw material to finished product, but the design theme and carving are particularly important.

First of all, only when the design is good and combined with good carving, can it be truly perfect!