Does jade generally increase in price quickly? Is it worth collecting?

The price of jade has been rising in recent years. As a natural mineral material, jade has a certain value in essence. The better the quality of the jade, the higher its value. Most of the jadeite we see on the market has already been carved and processed, so it will be more valuable in terms of price. However, does jade generally increase in price quickly? Is it collectible?

Some enthusiasts who like to collect antiques should know that they should first buy the antiques at a relatively normal price, and then sell them at a high price after they appreciate in value. Similar things can also be known for calligraphy and paintings, or various types of artworks with collection value. Let’s take a look at whether there is any difference between jadeite and this type of artwork. The value of jadeite is determined not only by its color and/or carving craftsmanship, but also by another fundamental factor that determines its price - the mining cost.

For example, the amount of Hetian jade seeds is becoming less and less, and mining is becoming more and more difficult, which means that the price of Hetian jade is also rising rapidly. By the same token, some jadeite that is more difficult to mine will have a higher price. Every March, June and October, the government holds auctions for raw jade materials. The grades of the raw materials range from low to high. There are many low-grade suppliers, but the number of high-grade suppliers is decreasing.

However, in such auctions, the focus is often on high-grade raw materials. The auction of low-grade raw materials is not very meaningful. In the end, the transaction rate of high-grade raw materials is more than 100 times higher.

The price of jade has increased a lot in recent years, but the increase is mainly in high-end products, while there is almost no trend in the increase of low-end products. Therefore, we cannot look at this issue in a general way. We must first distinguish the quality of jade. Some antique-level jade is also very collectible.

First of all, jade has taken hundreds of millions of years to form, and it can be regarded as a non-renewable energy material. What can be mined now are all mountain materials, and the quality is getting lower and lower. Even Myanmar, which can produce jewelry-grade jade, is not as easy to mine as before. Secondly, the price increase can reflect the value of jade. This type of jade is very collectible. Some jade is made from very rare raw materials, and with the careful carving of senior craftsmen, it is even more collectible.

Finally, if there are jade enthusiasts who like to collect jade, it is recommended that you collect some high-quality jade. There is still a certain difference between jade and antiques. The value of the antique itself may not be proportional to the price it is sold at. It mainly depends on whether there are collectors who discover its value. However, jade is different. Its inherent value is proportional to the price it is sold at, and sometimes it can be several times higher. Therefore, jade enthusiasts should not be deceived by the price. Good jade can still be distinguished with the naked eye. Ordinary-grade jade does not have much collection value.

If there are jade enthusiasts who like to collect jade and have other insights, we can discuss it together. If there are any errors in the above, please point them out. Let’s discuss the value of jade together and whether it is worthy of collection.

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