The beauty of jade color, nature's best color matching

After the rain, the autumn atmosphere deepens, and the yellow and green sycamore leaves are scattered all over the ground, with no proportional constraints and free flow of yellow or green. This easily reminds people of the yellow and green jadeite with the same magical colors. Both colors are created by nature, bringing a touch of brightness to the autumn.

The so-called "yellow and green" jadeite refers to a piece of jadeite that has both jadeite color and green color appearing at the same time. The jadeite color is what we now call "yellow". When the emerald green meets the bright and vivid yellow, the layered colors are stimulated with energy. The yellow-green jadeite, a harmonious blend of yellow and green, is an ultimate temptation just from the perspective of color meaning.

How does a piece of jade present the natural beauty of the blend of yellow and green? This requires us to start by exploring the reasons for the formation of jadeite’s color.

How is the color of yellow and green jadeite formed?

The color of jade is divided into primary color and secondary color, which is commonly known as "skin color" and "flesh color".

The primary color refers to the color of jade formed below the surface under various geological conditions. This color is closely related to the chemical elements and mineral composition of jade minerals, and is formed during the crystallization process of jade crystals. It is a relatively stable color, such as the white series, purple series, green and various series of tones extending from green.

Secondary colors refer to colors formed under external geological conditions. The color is caused by the mechanical penetration of foreign iron oxide into the crystal pores. It is not an inherent color of the jade crystal and includes yellow and brown-red series.

The green in yellow and green is the primary color, and the yellow is the secondary color. The yellow color is caused by the mineral limonite. Observation of thin sections of yellow jade under a microscope and analysis of its visible light absorption spectrum show that its yellow color is a mixture of multiple secondary minerals such as goethite and limonite contained between the jade grains or in cracks. Yellow-green jadeite is not easy to form, as it has both primary emerald green and secondary jadeite color superimposed on it, so its output is extremely rare.

The unique color formation makes yellow and green a shining star among jadeite, and the color characteristics of the blend of yellow and green also attract more jadeite lovers.

How to choose yellow and green jadeite?

1. Look at the color

Yellow-green jadeite presents a harmonious blend of yellow and green, so when selecting it, the hue and color depth of yellow-green jadeite are very important. Good yellow and green jadeite has yellow in green and green in yellow, all blended into one. They are not all of the same color, nor are they unrelated to each other. The color tone should be bright and vivid, not gray, and evenly distributed.

2. Look at the texture

The texture of the jade itself is also an important factor in selection. Good yellow-green jadeite has a delicate, transparent and smooth texture, sufficient oiliness, and a bright and smooth finish, and most of them appear in icy and glutinous forms.

3. Look for defects

In addition to color, flaws are also something you need to pay attention to when choosing jade. Jade is formed naturally, so flaws are inevitable, so it is more important to observe the number and distribution of flaws. Too many flaws will inevitably affect the overall image quality of jade; of course, if the flaws are reasonably distributed or cleverly concealed by the craftsman, the merits of the jade will outweigh the flaws.

4. Look at the carving

Carving is the best form to showcase the charm of yellow-green jadeite. The changes in color intensity are not only a new exploration for jade carvers, but also a shaping of imagination. The quality of carving directly affects the overall presentation of jade. The ups and downs of color can shine in the hands of jade carvers who are "skillful in color and carving".

The selection of yellow and green jadeite is the result of comprehensive consideration, and its quality cannot be judged unilaterally. In addition to the above factors, it is also necessary to fully consider the design, size, etc. of the jadeite. Every detail cannot be ignored.

What is the collection value of yellow-green jadeite?

1. Mysterious colors

Yellow-green jadeite is composed of yellow and green, forming a varied and layered color extension that gives people a sense of nobility and luxury.

In the Zhou Dynasty in my country, the yellow axe was the symbol of the emperor's power. The color yellow symbolized that the king's power was granted by God and was sacred and inviolable. After the Sui Dynasty, the emperor had to wear a yellow dragon robe, and yellow became the exclusive color of the monarch. To this day, yellow still symbolizes wealth and status. Not only that, yellow is a mixture of red and green, and its color gives people a feeling of lightness, hope and vitality.

Green is made from blue + yellow. It has been a symbol of life since ancient times. Observing it quietly can bring people a sense of peace and comfort. When gorgeousness and elegance meet, the mysterious colors created by the collision of yellow and green not only bring joy to the viewer, but also have profound meanings.

2. Scarce production

Yellow and green is a very rare variety of jade. Judging from the reasons for its formation, it must have both primary green and secondary yellow. The harsh formation conditions make it more difficult to form and rarer than single green jade. Jade has a relatively rich color system, and the simultaneous existence of primary and secondary colors is even more accidental, so its output is scarce. Therefore, the value is greater and the collection value is more.

3. Large space for carving

Carving gives jade deeper cultural connotations and more forms of expression. Different themes and different subjects will create different highlights. Compared with monochrome jadeite, yellow and green have richer color changes, and “clever color and clever carving” is presented in a richer form; the rich layers of color give the jade carvings a greater sense of space. The coordinated combination of color and space gives sculpture more room to play.

Compared to the gorgeousness of green jade, the elegance of purple jade, the warmth of red jade, and the calmness of black jade, yellow and green jade gives people a sense of time. It is like a jar of aged wine, which grabs people's hearts the moment it is opened, and leaves an endless aftertaste after tasting it.