Is the carving more valuable than the material? Is the craftsmanship of this type of jade really that good?

A good piece of jade must be of excellent type, water, color, texture and workmanship. Among the five elements, the one that is most easily overlooked is the "workmanship" of jade! Jade jewelry has been endowed with the meaning of vitality, health, wealth and longevity since ancient times. To appreciate its beauty, one must appreciate its connotation based on traditional culture in order to feel the aura and magic of jade.

The carving of traditional jade jewelry focuses on meaning and realm. After thousands of years of inheritance, the subject matter has become completely traditional. There are many types of specific carved images, and people use these images to express auspicious meanings.

And these meanings need to be expressed through carving. Good carving can achieve the state of turning decay into magic, make up for the inherent deficiencies of jade, and turn an ordinary piece of jade from a stone into a work of art. As the saying goes, "three parts material and seven parts workmanship", which recognizes the importance of carving.

The special nature of jade carving means that it is impossible to rework it. Failed carvings not only fail to express the meaning, but what is even more regrettable is that the jade material is basically completely damaged and scrapped. There are several types of mistakes that carvers can make:

Some good materials are carved into ugly and unbalanced shapes in order to preserve their weight; some materials are used improperly and inappropriate themes are carved; some materials are used with the wrong colors, and the result is often that treasures are turned into waste.

The rigid demand in today's jade market has given rise to a rush for quick success and instant benefits, with common goods becoming popular. The market is flooded with a large number of jade ornaments with similar themes and similar differences, and many finished products with failed carvings are also mixed in.

What is the difference in their workmanship? Jadeite that costs a few hundred yuan can only be made into simple shapes, which is relatively easy and time-saving to make; while jadeite that costs tens of thousands of yuan will be polished with all the details exquisitely, with smooth lines and a very glossy finish, which is difficult and time-consuming to make.

In addition, jade carving also pays great attention to artistry, which generally depends on the level and attainments of the jade carving master. Sometimes a flash of inspiration and a finishing touch can greatly enhance the value of the jade carving.

A good carving can achieve the state of turning decay into magic, can make up for the inherent deficiencies of jade, and turn an ordinary piece of jade from a stone into a work of art; while a bad carving, no matter how good the water color of the jade is, there is no beauty to this piece of material!

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