How to show the beauty of jade? The jade experts of the Qing Dynasty said:

The beauty of jade is unquestionable as it has come into the public eye and is sought after by the public. But how to better display this beauty is what countless practitioners and enthusiasts are striving for. In this regard, Tang Rongzuo, a jade master in the Qing Dynasty, proposed the three elements of jade's beauty: polishing makes it more lustrous, the color becomes more beautiful with light, and the craftsmanship becomes more precious with skill.

Refining

Jade is hidden in the skin and buried underground for billions of years. It cannot become moist and crystal without being polished. Especially for jewelry, crystal clearness and dazzling brilliance are the first priority. Therefore, a good finished jade product must have a delicate texture and a warm luster, giving people a beautiful feeling.

▲The jade ring unearthed from Li Lianying’s tomb, Capital Museum

Color becomes more beautiful with light

Jade has 108 colors, and these colors make jade come alive. Jade's varied colors, warm texture, and hard structure create its charming beauty. The beauty of emerald green is the meaning of life. It can bring people the greatest satisfaction and inspire people's infinite passion.

▲2021 Sotheby’s Spring Auction LOT 2136 Burmese natural jade bracelet sold for: HK$ 36,000,000

The craftsmanship is exquisite and precious

The exquisite craftsmanship makes jade even more precious. The carving of jadeite is an extremely important part of jade culture. For a piece of jade to be reborn, it needs to be carved to bring out its life meaning; for a piece of jade jewelry to bloom its brilliant soul, it needs to be made by craftsmen, so that it can bring people the artistic beauty that cleanses their souls, thereby washing away billions of years of fatigue and showing the aura and appeal of unparalleled elegance.

▲Estimated price of the imperial gift of Xinghetang jade abacus: RMB 60,000,000-88,000,000

According to historical records, during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Tongzhi caught a cold and suffered from constant pain. The imperial doctors agreed and tried Zhuifeng Shuhuo Pills produced by Chenliji, which cured the illness. The emperor was very pleased and bestowed the title of Xinghetang and a jade abacus on him.

This abacus has a rosewood frame with extremely fine workmanship and seamless fit. It is covered with brass and has a total of 13 bridges. It is composed of 91 imperial green jadeite beads and is extremely rare.

To sum up, it is not difficult to see that the appreciation concept of this jade master in the Qing Dynasty is consistent with the evaluation standards that are widely recognized today - quality, color, and workmanship. Understanding why jade is beautiful will also help everyone improve their aesthetic ability and artistic accomplishment of jade, and better appreciate the charm of jade.

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