Jade Appreciation | The epitome of jade art - ornaments

Jade finished products are mainly divided into two categories, one is jewelry and the other is ornaments . In terms of size alone, this ornament is definitely the king of jade. As a display item, it can only be admired from a distance and not "played with".

Jade ornaments come in various shapes, including figures, ruyi, flowers, leaves, hanging screens and auspicious beasts. They not only have rich and auspicious meanings, but also demonstrate the exquisite carving craftsmanship of the Chinese nation.

Compared with jewelry, jade ornaments do not have high requirements on materials, most of which are glutinous or bean-type, giving jade carvers room to show their skills with confidence. This means that the value of the ornaments is more reflected in the carving, and the craftsmanship requirements are very high.

Large jade ornaments have always been time-consuming, labor-intensive and time-consuming . Learning carving for five or ten years may not seem to make much of a difference when making pendants, but it is completely different when making ornaments. It requires carving skills that require countless times of practice to be successful, such as overall control and familiarity with the subject matter, in order to present the most perfect feeling on the same ornament. This is a great test of the jade carver's skill level.

The selection of jade ornaments is also very different from that of jewelry. Jade jewelry is mainly judged by its water quality, purity, and color , while jade ornaments are judged by the overall effect of material selection, conception, design, processing, etc. This is also the reason why many jade carving competitions feature mostly ornaments.

As works of art, jade ornaments are not only beautiful and auspicious, but also have great collection value. They are a good choice whether for personal collection or as gifts.

Let’s take a look at some exquisite ornaments below.

▲《The icing on the cake》

The work uses ice glutinous yellow and purple as the carving material.

Fine texture, exquisite carving, soft colors combined,

It looks delicate, elegant and lifelike.

The author skillfully uses the original stone to create a beautiful and vivid carving technique.

It vividly depicts the icy and clear nature of emerald flowers and fruits.

The leaf veins are stretched and well-arranged.

Showing vigorous vitality.

▲《Spiritual Flower Fairy Charm》

The jade is warm and solid, and the color is rich and retro.

The lines of flower branch carving are smooth and beautiful.

The combination of hardness and softness makes the overall performance vivid;

And there is a little fairy boy on the little flower.

It feels like being in a fairyland, with a unique charm.

▲《Zen Silence》

Dense texture, clean and natural color, exquisite workmanship,

Placing it at home can give people a sense of elegance.

The author integrates Zen into his works.

In this impetuous society, we still maintain

A cheerful, tolerant and peaceful attitude.

▲《The Mountain is Full of Spirits》

This ornament is skillfully carved from icy jadeite.

The base is clean and transparent, with cotton falling in it, clear and distinct.

There is a cool taste of "every dot is clear and every grain is like frost and snow".

The author incorporates the shape and meaning of mountains and rivers into his works.

Using a knife instead of a pen, explaining things in simple terms, simplifying the complex.

The sentiment of mountains and rivers is like a fine jade, full of vigor and energy, and it is a pleasure to appreciate it.

▲ Evergreen

This work uses ice-glutinous full-green jadeite raw materials.

The jade is dense, delicate and warm, and the carving is exquisite.

The overall look is fresh, pleasant and elegant.

The pine branches are tall, pretty, and full of vitality.

It implies that Yu will never decline.

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