Why is jade, a luxury item, always loved by people?

Luxury goods, as a label, represent identity, status, values, etc. in the minds of many people. Many young people will use several months' salary to buy an LV bag to show themselves, while the vast majority of people with a certain economic strength will prefer to buy and invest in jade. Why is this?

In today's rapidly developing economy, inflation can no longer ensure the continued value of paper money, but the scarcity and limited nature of jade ensure its appreciation and preservation of value. Investing in jade not only brings tangible material wealth, but also comes with spiritual value. Jade can convey an elegant cultural atmosphere, and can also show a person's connotation and elegance. Jade is not as dazzling as diamonds and gold, but it has its own unique and restrained charm, and is a tasteful collection.

Jadeite originates from Myanmar and was introduced to China in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is now imported into China through border towns such as Tengchong and Ruili in Yunnan. Because its elegant temperament is in line with the connotation of my country's traditional culture, and fits the characteristics of moderation and peace of the Chinese nation, and after being carefully carved by the sculptor, it is endowed with my country's unique cultural connotation and inherits people's hopes and blessings. Therefore, a piece of high-end quality jade jewelry also deeply contains a sedimented national spirit and aesthetic emotion.

But why has jade, as a luxury product, remained popular and has a growing market despite competition from other luxury goods throughout history? Next, Brother Xuan will take you through it in detail:

1. The joy of viewing jadeite

The beauty of diamond lies in its hardness and brightness; the beauty of gemstone lies in its gorgeousness and variety; and the beauty of jade lies in its delicacy, warmth, subtlety and elegance. Jade is known as the king of jade because of its rich colors (mainly emerald, jadeite and purple), high hardness, high specific gravity, and the fact that its raw materials are extremely rare and precious. It has a high ornamental value since ancient times. Color is the first factor in evaluating jadeite. The standards for good color are: rich, bright, positive, and harmonious. Quality identification depends on texture, hardness, jade quality, relative density and color. The categories can be divided into glass type, ice type, ice glutinous type, gold wire, oil clear, bean green, flower green, etc. Among them, ice type jade is the best. Most jades have a glassy luster and are translucent or transparent. Their colors are generally bright and beautiful. Therefore, jadeite has a very high appreciation value.

2. The Art of Jade Carving

As the saying goes, jade cannot be made into a useful object without being carved. Whether it is the rich shapes, varied decorations, exquisite techniques, or diverse styles, jade carvings add more fun to jade. There is a saying that "material and craftsmanship are half and half", which means that the material and craftsmanship of a good work each account for half. The quality of the sculptor's craftsmanship and the use of symbolic meaning have a direct impact on the ornamental value of jade. Therefore, the better the jadeite raw stone is, the better the carved work will be and the better it will look. However, there are also some masters and talented people who can start from the various kinds of jade itself and use their imagination and exquisite craftsmanship to carve out magnificent works. There is a saying in the industry that goes "one kind, two colors, and three craftsmanship; the type of jade is important for bracelets, and the color is important for pendants." This shows that the type, color, and craftsmanship are all indispensable factors when choosing jade. Jade carving is also related to size, weight, evenness, clarity, cracks, and aesthetics. These factors add more flavor to the jade's ornamental value, making people fall into its strange and bizarre charm.

3. Jade’s Health and Wellness

According to the Compendium of Materia Medica: "Jade chips are made of jade. They have a sweet and mild smell and are non-toxic. Jade is also said to be the most abundant substance for storing vital energy in the human body." This shows that jade and jadeite were not only used for viewing in ancient times, but also played a certain role in medicine and health preservation. According to modern scientific evidence, jade not only contains a variety of trace elements that are beneficial to the human body, such as selenium, tin, and zinc, but can also be absorbed through the skin through long-term wearing of jade, thereby balancing the body's functions. People nurture jade, and jade nurtures people, achieving a tacit complementarity.

4: The fun of making friends with jade

Usually when friends get together to chat, if they compare gold, silver and treasures at this time, it will inevitably look tacky. However, if they exchange and compare jadeite and play with each other, it will not only not be vulgar but also look elegant and tasteful. Evaluate the quality of each other's things and talk about knowledge about jade. For example, jade needs to be played with. After buying it for a period of time, you should clean and maintain it regularly, and you will find that it will become more and more lustrous and look more beautiful. It is also a pleasure to communicate with friends, and you will have more common topics.

Five: The meaning of jade

Jade has five virtues: benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage and purity. Throughout the ages, stories and legends about jade and jadeite saving people are still emerging. Therefore, the ancients had the habit of wearing jade pendants for protection, and modern people also have the habit of wearing bracelets and Guanyin Buddha pendants. Our ancestors created many auspicious patterns that are widely used on jade, making jade more meaningful and more popular. "Wearing gold shows wealth, wearing jade ensures safety." These patterns are varied. Some pray for good fortune and longevity, some pray for peace and happiness, and some pray for many children and grandchildren, promotion and wealth. People have endowed them with beautiful expectations and blessings. Gold and silver have their price, jade represents destiny. These jade carvings are rich in meaning and convey hope to people, so they cannot but be loved by people.

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