There are five levels of jadeite collection, and it ranks only second.

There are many details to pay attention to when collecting jadeite. There are different levels according to the requirements of jadeite raw materials and the difficulty of carving techniques. Let’s take a look at the five levels of jadeite collection!

1. Jade Egg Neck

You would never have thought that the tiny jade egg-shaped face would become the highest-grade jade for collection. In fact, the jade egg-shaped face is the most precious part of the entire jade stone. No matter the water head, color, or texture, it is the most essential part of jade. Only the original stone without any flaws or cracks can be made into a jade egg-shaped face.

It is not difficult to understand why its grade is so high, and jade egg-shaped surfaces are usually inlaid into various jewelry such as jade rings, jade pendants, jade earrings, etc., which can be used for both decoration and collection, and are worthy of collection.

2. Jade bracelet

You must think that jade bracelets must be ranked first in collections. Indeed, under normal circumstances, bracelets are considered first when opening the stone, and cabochons are often the last choice. However, cabochons are indeed the most essential part of the entire jade stone. It is not difficult to understand that jade bracelets rank second only to jade cabochons.

High-quality jade bracelets have three requirements for jade raw stones: first, the volume must be large, so that bracelets of suitable caliber can be cut; second, there must be no lines or cracks, otherwise the cut jade bracelets will be flawed and of low value; finally, it must have some color and good water head, so that the jade bracelet can appear crystal clear and of high quality.

Jade bracelets have such high requirements on materials because they are a type of jade jewelry that has extremely low requirements on style. They have simple shapes and their beauty is more reflected through the quality of the jade. The quality of a jade bracelet can be seen at a glance.

3. Jade Guanyin, Buddha

Since jade bracelets have very high requirements on materials, some materials that cannot be made into bracelets will be carved into jade Guanyin and jade Buddha. Also because of the belief, many crystal clear, round and delicate jade Guanyin and Buddha have become treasures that people compete to collect. This type of jewelry is mainly of good quality, finely carved, clean and flawless surface, symmetrical shape, harmonious proportions, and is of high value.

4. Jade Beans and Melons

Generally, jadeite raw stones with slight cracks or smaller sizes will be used to make jadeite beans and melons. Therefore, the value of these two is lower than the previous two. The shapes of jade beans and melons are both full, which symbolize abundant fruits, abundant blessings and happiness. They are auspicious objects and therefore are very popular among people.

5. Jade ornaments

Although jade ornaments are the largest in size, they are the least valuable of the five collections. Because jadeite raw materials are of the worst quality and have the most cracks, it is only used to make ornaments if it is impossible to make the first few types of jewelry. However, jade ornaments are usually unique. Their carvings are designed according to the overall design of the jade and are impossible to replicate. Although their quality cannot be compared with other types of jade, a jade ornament with exquisite and complex craftsmanship is still quite collectible.

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