Jadeite Loose Stone vs. Inlay, Which is Better?

What is the simplest classification of jadeite? In fact, it means carved and uncarved, or bare stone and inlaid. Do not rejoice in things, do not grieve over yourself. People have different preferences, so they look at things differently. Which is better, jadeite rough stone or jadeite inlay?

In short, a loose stone is a jade object that has not undergone too much carving, such as an egg-shaped jade. Although loose stones seem simple, it is extremely difficult to get a high-quality loose stone piece, because we know that most jade objects will have some flaws to a greater or lesser extent, and loose stones are mostly those jade objects that can be collected or worn without deliberate modification.

Inlay is easy to understand. It means adding some precious metals such as gold, silver, and gemstones to some already finished objects to match with jade. To a certain extent, it can not only show the beauty of jade itself, but also cover up some minor flaws of jade itself. Of course, all of this was the purpose when inlay was first applied to jade. As for now, it depends on the designer’s understanding of jade itself and what users like.

Which is better, jadeite rough stones or jadeite inlays? It is not difficult to judge at the beginning, because most jade objects in ancient times were rarely inlaid, proving that people at that time preferred the pure natural beauty. Some people may wonder if the craftsmanship back then was not as good as it is today and that is why they chose loose stones. In fact, this is not the case. Because people who have some understanding of the production process know very well that many of the original skill levels can be seen in the old objects that have been unearthed, and even today some of the craftsmanship inheritance has not yet been thoroughly understood by us. Knowledge lies in designing it according to what people liked at that time.

Many of the jade objects we see today have been inlaid, even those that were originally of good quality. Why is this? Because the aesthetic tastes of many people today are different from before, and the hidden meanings behind the jewelry available today are mostly related to status, class, and luxury goods. Many people think that the more gorgeous the appearance of an object, the more functional it is to show off one’s self. This is the standard that many people use when choosing jewelry today. What do they buy it for? Prove my worth.

The truth is simplicity. A high-quality loose stone is very rare. In fact, the object of jade has deep cultural implications. When you buy the God of Wealth, leaves, or lucky melons, you must have thought of their original meanings. As the times become more and more turbulent, many people will slowly lose themselves.

Today, it is really difficult to distinguish the difference between loose stones and inlaid stones. If we want to make a real distinction, it is what do “we” like? The beauty of the great way of life is simplicity, the beauty of uncarved jade is excellence, the beauty of skillfully carved jade is beauty, and the beauty of well-carved raw jade is excellence.

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