How to repair a broken jade bracelet?

There are special records of jade restoration in ancient China. From the jade textual research on unearthed cultural relics, there are many precedents of jade restoration. This means that the history of jade restoration is long. When it comes to repairing jade bracelets, the key lies in the extent of the damage to the bracelet.

● Jadeite "gold inlaid jade" repair method

At present, gold inlaid jade is the most common repair method for jade bracelets, because gold and jade inlay is a traditional craft (often referred to as: gold inlaid jade, gold plating, etc.). The principle is to use 18K gold inlay to connect the two sections of the broken jade bracelet to cover the broken end and reinforce it. Most traditional forms are circular ring designs, but there are also full-coverage, hollow-coverage and other designs.

Since the gold inlaid jade restoration basically does not affect the overall beauty of the jade bracelet, it can even become an embellishment for the jade bracelet. In addition, gold and jade have the meaning of "a perfect match" since ancient times, and the color combination is also very harmonious, it is deeply favored by the Chinese people.

Moreover, when repairing the gold-inlaid jade, various modeling elements can be added according to the needs of the owner and the quality of the jade, such as the use of various auspicious flowers, animals, and patterns as shown above.

●Repair method of jade “live buckle”

There is also a flexible application of gold inlaid jade, that is the loose-button repair method. Similarly, movable mechanisms and snap-on mechanism parts are inlaid on the broken ends of the jade bracelet, turning the jade bracelet into a living thing. This is not only convenient to wear, but also more solid and practical with K gold material.

The movable joint design of this jade bracelet is not a restoration patent. This design has appeared in bracelets from the Qing Dynasty. A small gold chain is added next to it to fix the amplitude of the movable joint and further protect the firmness of the movable buckle. We have to admire the wisdom of the ancients.

● Jade "one into two" restoration method

In fact, after the jade bracelet is broken into two or three parts, you should keep these jade parts well to avoid secondary damage.

Because during the restoration process, the designer will analyze the possibility of repairing the shape based on the cracks and conditions of each piece of jade after it is damaged. For example, they can "divide it into two" on the original basis, and make the two pieces of jade independent or related to each other as jewelry. Of course, sometimes there may be more than two pieces, and it can even be transformed into a whole set of jade jewelry.

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