What are the elements of jade carving?

The beauty of jadeite lies in its color, mysterious beauty, plasticity and natural beauty. It has developed over the years and its color remains unchanged.

Introduction to Jade Carving Elements

Jade carving is the same as other gemstones. It cannot be shaped randomly. Instead, it is necessary to fully and perfectly display the inner beauty of the gemstone while retaining the maximum weight of the rough stone as much as possible. Generally speaking, perfect jade is reflected in the following four aspects.

1. Body color. Each gemstone has its optimal color saturation. Among colorless to light yellow jadeite, the whiter (close to zero saturation), the better.

2. Brightness. The brightness of jadeite refers to the light that enters the crown (top) of the gemstone at any angle, which can pass through the interior of the gemstone, then be emitted through the small facets of the crown of the gemstone and be seen by the observer's eyes.

3. Fire. The white light (sunlight) that enters the gem undergoes a series of refractions and reflections, and then is emitted from the gem surface in the form of colorful light and received by the observer.

4. Shine. By turning the gemstone, the small facets of the gemstone can produce colorless flashes.

The above four factors are mutually restrictive and it is impossible to achieve the best at the same time. The most ideal carving style is the best balance of these four elements.

Jade has a high refractive index and dispersion rate, so people polish it according to scientifically calculated processing ratios and precise processing techniques to fully display its brightness, fire and shine. This is the secret of jade's dazzling and radiant brilliance.

Jade carvers process jade into different shapes based on the shape of the jade embryo. Most people who buy jade for the first time will choose the most classic round shape, while others will choose their favorite jade shape according to their own preferences. If you find it difficult to choose, you can also collect several jades of different shapes like jade lovers.

Introduction to Jade Carving Styles

Traditional styles and patterns of jade carvings The themes of carvings on ancient jade products are often traditional Chinese auspicious patterns, as stated in "Annotations and Commentaries": "Auspicious means good fortune and good deeds; auspicious means a sign of Jiaqing." As the saying goes: "When a person has five blessings, flowers bloom in spring." The Five Blessings are the embodiment of auspiciousness. Happiness, wealth, longevity, joy and fortune are known as the Five Blessings among the people; the God of Fortune, the God of Wealth, the God of Longevity, the God of Joy and the God of Wealth are revered as the Five Gods of Fortune in the fairy world. The patterns used for carving on jadeite and other jade products include welcoming good fortune, happiness, longevity and good fortune, longevity of cranes, double happiness, and attracting wealth and treasure. In addition, totem worship is a common feature of all ancient ethnic cultures.

In our country, the ancient dragon, phoenix, unicorn and other animals were gods worshipped by people, and their appearance was a blessing for mankind. Therefore, such carved patterns as Kuilong arching over a jade disk, phoenix feathers and auspicious clouds, dragon and phoenix bringing good luck, kylin spitting out books, and kylin and phoenix bringing good luck are widely used in jade carving. Religious activities have continued since the Tang Dynasty, so Buddhist content often appears in jade carvings, such as Bodhisattva's blessing, the Eight Auspicious Symbols, and the Two Immortals of Harmony and Unity. Therefore, due to the suppression of the ruling class and the confinement of people's thoughts at that time, jade mostly promoted the beauty of God. Traditional jade carvings have obvious royal and aristocratic tendencies. In the Qing Dynasty, when jade was very popular, it was only a darling of the royal family and dignitaries, because it could show their prominent status and wealth; for ordinary people, jade was an unattainable luxury and a "treasure of the nobility" that could only be admired from afar. Therefore, jade products themselves also carry abstract meanings and bear a profound imprint of class. It mostly describes things like promotion and getting rich, such as three levels in life, being promoted to a higher official position, and five sons passing the imperial examinations.

Modern styles and patterns of jade carvings With the development of the times, the modern style of jade carvings has retained a large number of traditional styles and themes, and has also incorporated many carving contents with Western cultural connotations. Jade carvings with these themes are gradually being accepted by consumers, especially young consumers, and are mainly in the form of small jade plaques or pendants. Western culture advocates truth and nature, and emphasizes individuality without losing rationality. Therefore, the design style of modern jade carving patterns often becomes bold and relaxed while inheriting the rules of modeling. The theme can not only be based on Western culture and religion, but also ordinary characters can be the main line, aiming to praise the truth, goodness and beauty in the world.

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