Authoritative Analysis of the Meaning of Jade (General Edition)

Authoritative Analysis of the Meaning of Jade (General Edition)

By chance, I followed my uncle into the jade industry, which sparked a subconscious special hobby for me, and I couldn't stop. I started mining jade raw stones, designing, carving, producing and customizing them, and selling finished products. I have mastered certain industry knowledge and skills, which I would like to share with those who are destined to know them. I will teach you how to identify and distinguish real jade from fake, and buy the most affordable and cost-effective finished products. There will be surprises when you join us!


As the saying goes, "Jade must be crafted; the craftsmanship must have meaning; the meaning must be auspicious." Every piece of jade carving or ornament has specific ideological meaning and auspicious connotation, expressing people's yearning for a better life and fully displaying the essence of jade culture.

1. General

Lotus and carp: Carp or goldfish paired with lotus symbolizes abundance year after year.

Buddha's hand: handy, good fortune and longevity

Ruyi: Everything goes as planned, everything works well (Ruyi’s prototype is Lingzhi)

God of Wealth: The pattern of the God of Wealth on jadeite symbolizes the attraction of wealth and fortune.

Shouxing: Shouxing is the Nanjixianweng; one of the three stars of happiness, wealth and longevity. Meaning of longevity

Laozi: A thinker in the Spring and Autumn Period and the founder of Taoism. Lao Tzu's fundamental ideas are self, normality, harmony and cycle

Fisherman: He is a legendary immortal who fishes. Every time he casts his net, he always gets a big catch. Wearing the jade fisherman will bring prosperous business and continuous profits. The fisherman gets the benefit: it means good fortune and luck

Zhong Kui: a character in legendary stories. According to legend, Emperor Minghuang of Tang Dynasty dreamed of a big ghost catching a small ghost and eating it while he was ill. The ghost called himself Zhong Kui. He failed the military examination when he was alive. After his death, he was determined to eliminate all evildoers in the world.

. . . To be continued. . . to be continued



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