Which is better, plain jade or carved jade?

Jade has always been loved by the Chinese people for its clear and transparent texture and lush green color, and its popularity has never faded. There are mainly two forms of jade styles: one is plain jade, and the other is carved jade.

What is plain surface and what is carved?

“Plain” jade is what experts call “bare jade,” referring to jade jewelry with no carved patterns or decorations on the surface. In a narrow sense, jade egg-shaped faces, bracelets, and plain flower pieces all fall into the category of plain jade. In a broad sense, jade ornaments such as those carved with Guanyin and Maitreya Buddha also fall into the category of plain jade.

Carved jadeite, as the name suggests, is jadeite jewelry with intricate patterns and decorations carved on it. There are many types of this type of jade, ranging from flower pieces to pendants and ornaments, covering a wide range of creative themes. Carved jade is often also a concentration camp for jade carvers to display their creativity.

Which is better, plain or carved?

From the perspective of investment value, plain jade has no fancy processing, and the quality of the jade can be seen more intuitively, so the requirements for the material itself are higher. Therefore, most plain jadeite is high-end jadeite, which has higher investment potential and appreciation potential than carved jadeite.

From the perspective of appearance, plain jade is simple and uncarved, and is favored by jade lovers for its simplicity and elegance; while carved jade attracts the attention of jade lovers for its design composition and creativity.

However, making a seemingly simple piece of plain jade also tests the skills of the jade carver. Jade carvers need to "work according to the material", based on the color, water head, volume, etc. of the jade raw materials, and try to shape them according to standard conditions.

Plain jade can be said to be the side of a woman without makeup, and carved jade can be said to be the side of a woman with makeup. But no matter whether you are wearing makeup or without makeup, jade is a matter of fate. As long as you like it and it suits your taste, it is the best!