Don’t assume that jade pendants with complex carvings are necessarily expensive

Jade pendant carvings can generally be divided into two forms: plain pieces and carved pieces. The carving of plain pieces is mainly based on large polished surfaces, pursuing the smoothness of the polished surface and the reasonable elegance of the overall proportion. For example, the common Ruyi, leaves, peace buckles, Wu Shi Pai, Danmian, etc. Compared with plain pieces, carved pieces pay attention to the carving theme and carving craftsmanship, require more detailed design plans, and look much more complicated.

However, many jade lovers have discovered that high-end jade is mostly plain pieces, and jade with complex carvings is cheaper than jade with simple carvings. Why is this?

In fact, most people who pay attention to and love jade are attracted by its mysterious, implicit, calm and elegant aura. Plain jade retains the artistic charm of the original stone to the greatest extent. It is like a naturally beautiful girl who is amazing without any makeup. The natural beauty of jade is already so moving, so why bother to carve it further?

Of course, this is just personal preference. Some people like the beauty of simplicity, while others like the beauty of fine carvings. This is not the main reason why many jades with simple carvings are more expensive than jades with complex carvings. Jade carvings have particularly strict requirements for the carving themes. As the saying goes, "The jade must be well-crafted; the craftsmanship must have meaning; the meaning must be auspicious." It is particularly important to combine the unique beauty of jade with the blessings it carries to create the theme. Designing a theme that is creative and profound, and perfectly combining it with exquisite carving, can perfectly present another wonderful artistic conception of jade, which is also very valuable.

Putting aside the three important standards for measuring the value of jade, namely, type, water and color, the price difference shown by jade in the degree of carving is more because the carvings can better avoid the defects of the jade itself. It can also be understood that the original stone is imperfect at the beginning, and such defects can be better avoided through exquisite carving. It is different with jadeite with simple carvings or plain pieces, such as jadeite bracelets, where any slight flaws may be visible.

Therefore, plain pieces or carvings with simple carvings have higher selection standards from the beginning. Their value is basically determined by the type, water content, and color of the jade itself. Therefore, mid-to-high-end jade is mostly plain in order to show the natural beauty of jade!

Of course, as the saying goes, "Gold has a price, but jade is priceless." It is difficult to have a standard pricing system for jade. As long as the quality and color are good, and the carving craftsmanship is fine, as for the theme of the carving, it can also be based on personal preference. What you like is the best, don’t you think?

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