Can I still wear jade that has been worn by others?

In the eyes of Chinese people, jade is full of spirituality. Our love for it seems to come from our bloodline and has become our nature. For thousands of years, jade has appeared in the history of our country in various forms. Whether it is the jade seal that symbolizes the supreme imperial power, or the golden jade burial suit that is said to be able to bring the dead back to life, they have more or less given "jade" a strong legendary color. Everyone firmly believes that it has the function of eliminating disasters and evil spirits and bringing happiness.

From ancient times to the present, people wearing jade can be found everywhere, and people have also learned about some etiquette and taboos through word of mouth, one of which is: you cannot wear other people's jade. But according to some historical records, emperors, concubines, and high-ranking officials would often reward their subordinates or slaves with the jade ornaments they wore... So, can we wear other people's jade? Let’s discuss this today.

PS. The importance of wearing jade is just like Feng Shui. Some people believe in it, some don’t. Let’s respect each other.

Can I wear jade that has been worn by someone else?

Generally speaking, it is best to wear new jade. As the saying goes: A gentleman never leaves his jade without a reason. Jade that is worn for a long time is like a close friend. It will protect you, accompany you, and be stained with various memories of what the wearer has experienced... But if the owner is suddenly changed, the psychic jade will not necessarily protect the new person, and may even use you to help the original owner avoid disaster.

But it doesn’t mean that you can’t wear jade given by everyone. You can still wear it in the following three situations:

1. Jade inherited from the family

If the jade ornaments you received as gifts have the meaning of inheritance, such as those given by your mother before you got married, or by your mother-in-law to your new daughter-in-law, and they contain the elders’ blessings and expectations for the younger generation, then you can still wear them~

2. Jade gifted by kind people

If a relative or friend you've known for many years gives you a jade ornament they once wore, that's actually acceptable, but you must be sure that he means well. If a colleague, neighbor, or friend you're not that familiar with gives you jade, it's best not to be greedy for it. They might really be using you to ward off disaster.

3. It’s not a free gift

If someone wants to give you a jade ornament, you feel uneasy about accepting it, but it’s not good not to accept it... then it’s best to give some money or something in return. As long as it’s not given for free, it will break the idea of ​​"warding off disaster".

Of course, some jade is absolutely unacceptable! You may have violated a taboo without knowing it and become a scapegoat, such as the following two types of jade ornaments:

1. Ancient jade cannot be worn

Some people believe that the older the history of jade, the more significant its protective effect. In fact, it is not true. Ancient jade is completely unsuitable for wearing (it can be collected), especially the blood-crying ancient jade, which carries yin and evil spirits and may affect your fortune... However, these ancient jades look weird just by looking at them. Shang Shang also admires those who dare to wear them.

As mentioned above, jade has memories, and it records a lot of right and wrong, grudges and love. In folk legends, there are countless people who have become mentally confused or suffered from nightmares because of wearing ancient jade. Although Shang Shang also thinks that these stories are exaggerated, it is still better to be cautious.

2. Broken jade cannot be worn

If a jade belt given to you by someone has cracks, or is simply broken (such as a repaired gold-inlaid jade bracelet), then this jade ornament may have helped its owner to ward off disaster and has died heroically. Wearing it again will not have any protective effect on its owner.

How to deal with broken jade

1. Fix it

If you don't want to throw away the broken jade, you can also repair it:

I don't want to turn the broken bracelet into other jewelry, I just want the bracelet, is that okay? This is of course possible. On the basis of the broken bracelet, you can use gold, silver (or other materials) to do some inlay repair. If the inlay is natural, it can also improve the appearance of the bracelet!

The editor has developed corresponding repair methods according to the degree of fragmentation of the bracelet, and babies can find the right method:

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Slight fracture

The bracelet fell lightly and has only one crack, which is clean and intact. So you can wrap both ends of the crack with gold or silver (the material depends on your preference). This repair method is safe and delicate and will basically not affect the beauty of the bracelet.

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Moderate fracture

Although the jade bracelet only had one crack, it fell quite badly, and there was an obvious defect at the crack, which posed a threat to the firmness of the entire bracelet. Don't worry at this time, you can do some slightly larger inlay processing at the crack to make the whole bracelet stable:

3

Severe fracture

If the bracelet is broken into pieces, it depends on the skill of the repairer. It may be repaired beautifully or it may be repaired in a garish and unpresentable way:

4

Bracelet missing

If unfortunately the bracelet is not only broken into pieces but also cannot be put together again, then the only option is to make an appropriate hollow design. Although it looks a bit strange, it is still very nice to wear on your hand:

Is your bracelet worth repairing?

The bracelet repair process is not as simple as the editor said. The process is relatively complicated and the processing fee is not small. In addition, gold, silver, colored gems, etc. will be used as decorations, which is another expense.

Therefore, if you are a jewelry fan who wants to "repair your bracelet", you'd better think carefully about whether your bracelet is worth repairing?

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Bracelet Material

This is an important factor in determining whether the bracelet is worth repairing. If the material is ordinary, such as agate, B3 jade, or low-grade jadeite with poor water quality, even if you buy a new one it will only cost a few hundred dollars, so don't spend the time repairing it.

2

Is it commemorative?

This is also very important. If it is a commemorative bracelet, no matter what material it is made of, it can be repaired.

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Is it possible to maintain value?

If the material of the bracelet is ordinary and it does not have much commemorative significance, but it is an "antique" with historical significance or cultural relic value, then it is worth repairing because you never know when it may appreciate in value!

2. Burial Jade

According to folk tradition, when jade is broken, it should be properly wrapped in red paper (cloth) and buried. This is the legendary "burying jade". Do not just leave it in a corner to collect dust.

Other considerations for wearing jade

In addition to not wearing jade that has been worn by others, there are some other considerations. I would like to take this opportunity to talk about them with everyone. Once again, I emphasize that these considerations are passed down from our ancestors. It is normal to believe them or not, but it is better to believe them than not.

1. Avoid wearing jade ornaments with strange shapes

When people buy jade jewelry, they usually follow the old saying "Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha", but there are also some young people who like "unique" designs. Please note that jade ornaments that are truly spiritual will make you feel calm and peaceful when you gaze at them, while jade ornaments with strange shapes will give you the opposite feeling.

In addition, jade ornaments such as Zhong Kui and Guan Gong are only suitable for people with a strong destiny. Ordinary people are better off choosing other shapes, such as Pixiu, Ruyi, Ping An Kou, etc., which can be worn by everyone.

2. Avoid playing with external things

The ancients described the noble lotus as "something that can only be viewed from a distance, not played with." Our jade is the lotus among jewellery, which can be worn and played with, but not played with. And the treatment of jade ornaments should not be shown. It is certainly a beautiful thing for a gentleman to love jade, but if you use it as a capital to show off and compete with others, then the meaning of wearing jade is lost.

3. Avoid doing evil things

This is the most important one! The magnetic field between jade and humans is very mysterious. If a person who wears jade has good intentions, he will be influenced by the jade and become more gentle and elegant, and the jade will also protect him. But if the person is a wicked person, the evil spirit of the jade will become more and more serious, thus bringing disaster.

4. Avoid wearing jade that has no affinity with you

People often believe that stones are dead and unconscious, while jade is a spiritual "living thing". When you choose jade jewelry, it is also choosing you, so there is no need to force yourself to have jade jewelry that you cannot get.

To be honest, the more expensive the jade is, the more helpful it will be to you. The spirituality of jade lies in fate. If it is a jade without fate, it may bring you disaster. This is reflected in the example of Yu Shu, who was "an innocent man, but guilty of possessing a treasure".

5. Avoid wearing fake jade

If the above 4 points are still a bit mysterious, then this point is very real. There is a flood of fake jade on the market now. If you wear fake jade that has been dyed or soaked in chemicals for a long time, the harmful substances will slowly penetrate into the skin and be very harmful to the human body.

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