How to appreciate a piece of jadeite? We start from the two aspects of "charm" and "craftsmanship"

Man takes care of jade for three years, and jade takes care of man for a lifetime. Only if we take the time to play with and understand the connotation of jade, can we truly appreciate the true beauty of jade while nurturing it. On the one hand, we can improve the gloss and transparency of jade by playing with it, making it more beautiful and spiritual; on the other hand, the process of touching jade can bring physical and mental health to people and educate their lives.

When it comes to jade appreciation, it is still a broad subject. Below, we will focus on the "charm" of jade and its "craftsmanship" to explain to you how to appreciate a jade work.

As far as the current market is concerned, most of the jade works are on themes with traditional auspicious meanings, such as big-bellied Maitreya, flesh-headed Buddha statues, baby-faced Guanyin, zodiac signs, lucky beans, lucky shells, dragon patterns, phoenix patterns, etc.

These traditional themes can be worn for daily prayers for peace, etc. But the monotonous repetition and conventional routine always seem to lack charm. This kind of thing actually depends on the material itself, and there is not much to recommend in terms of craftsmanship.

First, let’s talk about the “charm” of jadeite. In the long run, if you want jade jewelry to avoid being cliché or popular, then pursuing the "charm" of jade is something you need to consider.

Nowadays, some pioneering sculpture artists have presented many new themes, either seeking artistic conception from ancient literati poetry; or looking for themes from contemporary Chinese paintings; or simply using colors to create various bionic works.

The works presented are either hazy landscapes, or bright moon in the sky, or elegant and poetic, or vivid and lifelike. The overall feeling is eye-opening and extraordinary.

These works are the result of the carving artists’ own imagination, and contain the poetic sentiments of the ancients or the lives of modern people. Each one has its own characteristics and artistic conception, and is not repetitive or rigid. Artworks that have artistic appeal and contain beauty have relatively high collection value.

Finally, it is the “craftsmanship” of jadeite. It can be said that "craftsmanship" occupies an extremely important position in jade, and it is related to the success and quality of jade works.

Jade carving has always been about "good material and good workmanship", but as jade materials become increasingly expensive, we must change our mindset and make higher-level use of jade materials.

When evaluating the carving of a work, we can examine it from the smoothness and delicacy of the lines of the patterns, the proportions of the figures' faces, the layout of the patterns, etc.

At the same time, attention should be paid to its polishing process. Good jade works are finely carved and carefully polished, so that the finished product presents a very high aesthetic quality.

As for the inlay craftsmanship, it is to use precious materials such as platinum, gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, etc. to package it again. Good inlay can make jade even more brilliant and dazzling.

After rambling on and on, it’s finally coming to an end. Now, you should know how to appreciate a piece of jadeite, right?

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