The simpler, the more expensive? The value logic of “plain” jadeite!

The value of jade is mainly divided into two aspects. One is the value of the material itself, and the other is the value of the carving . As the saying goes, "The best quality of jade is not carved, but its quality is beautiful." If the quality of the material itself is perfect enough, then it does not need to be carved and has a very high value. This kind of jade is also called "plain" jade .

"Plain surface", as the name suggests, refers to jade that has only undergone processes such as cutting, grinding and polishing . Such jade must be taken from the most flawless part of the material, and carving happens to be an art of subtraction. Therefore, in order to retain the material to the maximum extent, this type of jade is often not carved and only shown in its plain surface.

Jade bracelet

Bracelets are the most common plain jade , and are also the jade style with the highest relative value . They are also people's favorite jade jewelry. People's preference for bracelets makes it the first choice for picking up goods . The best materials are all given priority to whether they can be made into bracelets. Such a special status fully guarantees the superiority of the bracelet quality among jades of the same material.

Carving is very rare in jade bracelets. It is only when there are particularly obvious flaws that carving is used to modify them. This kind of bracelet is also called a crafted bracelet and is usually worth less than bracelets of the same quality.

Jade rings are very similar to bracelets, like a smaller version of bracelets. Finger rings were more commonly used in ancient times, but nowadays they are less popular because they are not as convenient to wear as rings. Their function is more like a collectible than an ornament.

Speaking of jade rings, the egg-shaped one is also a kind of plain jade. It has a smooth and full surface and beautiful curvature. It is also the most common jade ring face.

No Matter

The Wu Shi Pai is also called the Ping An Pai. As a plain jadeite, it has another meaning, "no decoration" means "nothing" . Of course, there are Wu Shi Pai with carvings, but most of them are still flat and smooth plain Wu Shi Pai.

Similar to the Wu Shi Pai is the Ping An Kou . Both have been symbols of peace since ancient times. Although they are plain and unpretentious, their beauty and meaning are not simple.

It is worth mentioning that unlike the peace buckle which can only be round, the peace badge does not have to be square, it can also be round or oval.

bead

Beads are also a common type of plain jade, and due to their limited size, few people would try to carve on them. In terms of value, beads have a quite special position in jade.

On the one hand, most beads are indeed made from scraps or materials of ordinary quality . Generally speaking, almost no one is willing to use good materials to make beads, unless they are aiming to make top-quality bead necklaces , so the value of ordinary jade bead necklaces is relatively low; on the other hand, top-quality jade bead necklaces have always had a large audience among high-end jade, and their value is comparable to that of bracelets.

In addition, good scraps can also produce good beads, and since the number of beads produced from a single scrap is limited, it is a very difficult and luck-dependent thing to put together a string of high-quality beads with consistent quality and color. This is the fun of playing with beads, and it is also the reason why the bead string trend has gradually become popular in the past two years.

In general, the value range of beads is very wide. Top-quality bead necklaces are priceless, while ordinary bead necklaces are relatively average.

Follow the shape

Random shape is a common yet often overlooked form of jade. In fact, it is a way of giving up regular processing in order to preserve the material as much as possible. This irregular shape often has a unique linear beauty.

In addition to those mentioned above, common plain-faced jadeite includes melons and peppers. In fact, all jadeite products are aimed at maximizing value , so the plain surface is also the result of a value trade-off. Good jade will be more expensive if it is not polished. Sometimes, the simpler it is, the more valuable it is!

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