How to choose a jade “hand-held piece”?

Since jade was introduced into China, it has been integrated with traditional Chinese jade culture, thus developing into many jade jewelry, such as jade bracelets, jade pendants, jade ornaments, etc. Among the many jade ornaments, there is a type that can be used to play with, that is, jade hand-held pieces. Jade hand-held pieces can be regarded as both jade ornaments and cultural relics. Because jade hand-held pieces, like many other cultural relics, need to be played with in the hands. China's jade culture has a long history, is enduring, and is constantly improving in terms of innovation. Hand-held jade pieces have been loved by scholars and literati since ancient times. They are either worn on the body or rubbed in leisure time. They not only serve as decorations, but also can nourish the body and mind and cultivate sentiments. The hand-held items made of jade are especially popular among people. In this era of rapid economic development, the pace of life is getting faster and faster. While you are rushing on the road, don’t forget to stop and listen to your inner voice. Perhaps the jade hand-held pieces can help you find your own tranquility and indifference. Let’s learn about jade hand-held pieces and how they are made.

Production of jade hand-held pieces: Before carving, carving experts will select the raw materials, and will design and carve suitable hand-held pieces based on the texture, size, color, etc. of the jade raw materials. And when making it, we must pay attention to fullness, and we will carve the twelve zodiac signs and various handles with good meanings. Also, be careful not to make it too sharp when carving. If you hold it in your hand when playing with it, it will be too sharp and may cut your body.

Jade hand-held pieces are also called jade "play pieces" or jade "hand-play pieces". They are a common type of cultural artifact that is held in the hand and played with. Hand-held pieces are called "Pan Yu" in the north of my country and "Ba Yu" in the south. They are mainly made of jadeite. They look beautiful and are comfortable to play with. In the process of playing with them, they can form a beautiful patina, showing the solemnity and vicissitudes of time. Generally speaking, although there is no fixed regulation for the shape of jade hand-held pieces, its size should be about 8 cm in length and 5 cm in width, so that it is suitable to be held in the hand and played with. The carving of jade hand-held pieces is required to be round and smooth, and not too fine or sharp, otherwise it will prick the hand or be damaged by bumps and collisions.

How to choose jade hand-held pieces: First, choose those with good texture, pure color, delicate structure and good oiliness; secondly, choose those that suit your taste and choose a jade hand-held piece that you like and suits you. To choose one with better meaning, you can choose a hand-held piece with your own zodiac sign, or you can choose a hand-held piece with auspicious meanings; furthermore, you should choose a hand-held piece with a price that matches your ability. Of course, you get what you pay for, and the prices of jade hand-held pieces vary. There are prices at each stage. When purchasing, we should choose hand-held pieces that are commensurate with our financial conditions.

Compared with jade pendants, the themes of jade hand-held pieces appear more complete and specific. When carving jade hand-held pieces, jade carving designers usually use clever carving techniques to outline the color of the jade itself into a complete picture. They can often turn an inconspicuous piece of jade into an ingenious work of art, turning decay into magic. Playing with jade hand-held pieces is very beneficial to human health, because jade contains many trace elements that are beneficial to the human body. As the saying goes "jade nourishes people", it can activate blood circulation in meridians and has a massage effect on many acupuncture points of the human body.

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