Inlay styles that increase your jade’s value several times

For Chinese people, jade is both a high-end luxury item and a popular accessory. The difference lies not only in the quality of the jade material, but also in the added value given to it by later processing and inlaying! The exquisite jade inlay craftsmanship combines Eastern classics with Western fashion elements, which can further highlight the charm of jade. The metallic luster blends harmoniously into it, contrasting with the emerald green, exuding an elegant and fashionable atmosphere.

Jade inlay uses precious metals such as gold and silver as the base, and the jade is inlaid on the base through exquisite inlay craftsmanship and the designer's inspiration and creativity. Generally speaking, jade inlay can be divided into two categories: creative inlay and craft inlay.

Creative inlay means winning with creativity. Jade, as an important part of realizing design creativity, is combined together in a certain way to become a complete creative jade jewelry. Creative jade jewelry cannot be separated from careful design ideas.

The purpose of craft inlay is mostly to protect jade and increase the beauty of jade jewelry. This type of inlay is generally simpler, but it is widely used! Let's take a look at the methods and techniques of jadeite inlay:

Claw setting (grab setting) : Claws refer to the small fine teeth welded on the ring setting, or fine teeth can be machined from the ring setting. The claws are used to press tightly against the edge of the stone, so it is called claw setting. It is generally divided into four claws, six claws, and double eight claws.

Nail setting method (hard setting method) : The nail is shaped like a claw, and is a small flat-top "nail" that can press down the edge of the gemstone from the ring setting. The nail rivets the gemstone, and the nail cannot be welded on separately. When using the nail setting method, you must pay attention to the fact that the gemstone should not be too deep or too shallow, and it should be coordinated and symmetrical with the ring setting. There are three types of nail setting methods: four-nail setting, diagonal nail setting and dense nail setting.

Forced setting method (slot setting method) : No hooks are used, but the gems are tightly arranged. The metal claws are completely invisible, and the gems are set one by one along the gap, just like being sewn with thread. The basic method is to drill straight and parallel small grooves on the ring setting, and the gems are set in the grooves. This setting method is most suitable for bar-shaped or long gems.

Tube setting method : also known as jump well setting, edge setting, and groove setting. It is basically similar to the forced setting method, with minor differences. It is mostly used for round, oval and egg-shaped gemstones. The grooves drilled only need to be consistent with the circular edge of the gemstone and do not need to be parallel.

The inlay method of "pressed wire and inlaid gems" originated from Hengdustan in India. It requires relatively high skills and is difficult to make. It involves cutting a small deep groove with a narrow mouth and a wide bottom on the finished product with cracks, and pressing round gold or silver wire strips into the groove to serve as a connection and decoration. It is both beautiful and practical, and is commonly known as gold inlaid jade. It has become rare in the market in recent years. This method is used to repair damaged old ornaments, bracelets, and utensils, but is generally not used for pressing wire on new finished products. The production of "Hen Jade" has gradually faded away.

Card setting : Use metal tension to fix the waist of the diamond or the waist and the bottom tip.

Hidden setting : also known as smear setting, it is to set the diamond in a thicker or larger part of the metal. The pavilion of the diamond will not be exposed. It is a very stable and durable setting method.

Jade is like a beautiful girl. She will look even better if she wears beautiful clothes and puts on makeup. Jade inlay can play this role, greatly enhancing its beauty and collection value! How about it? Are you attracted by these beautifully shaped, elegant and noble inlaid jades?

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