For jade pendants of the same quality, what is the difference between double-sided carving and single-sided carving?

There are many jade pendants on the jade market, including jade Guanyin, jade Buddha and jade landscape pendants, etc. If we observe carefully, we will find that jade pendants are not only diverse in styles, but they are also divided into single-sided and double-sided.

A single-sided jade pendant has one flat side and the other side raised with carved patterns, while a double-sided jade pendant has two raised sides, both of which are carved with patterns or lines.

What is the difference between single-sided and double-sided carved jade jewelry? Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha. Today we will take jade Guanyin and jade Buddha as examples to see the difference between single-sided jade pendants and double-sided jade pendants.

Different prices

First of all, from the perspective of consumers, we will definitely pay attention to the price of jade jewelry first. Generally speaking, if jade jewelry is double-sided, the price will definitely be higher than that of single-sided.

Because both sides need to be carved, the processing of double-sided jade jewelry will be more complicated, which not only increases the processing flow, but also places higher requirements on the jade raw materials.

For single-sided jade jewelry, as long as the side with the carved pattern is of high quality, it does not matter if there are some harmless flaws on the back. However, for double-sided jade jewelry, both sides must be of high quality.

Some double-sided jade jewelry has both sides exactly the same, while others have the two sides slightly different. Jade carvers will design them based on the jade material, so the design process also takes more time and effort.

In addition, the back of a single-sided carved jade jewelry is flat, and uses less material. Double-sided carving means that both sides are convex, and uses more material. Therefore, the price of double-sided carved jade jewelry is generally higher.

Different comfort levels

Single-sided jade jewelry has a flat side, so it is more comfortable to wear. However, when we hold jade jewelry in our hands and play with it, double-sided jade jewelry will feel better.

In addition, if we put the jade jewelry on the outside of the clothes, the double-sided ones will be more beautiful. It seems that single-sided and double-sided jade jewelry each have their own advantages .

If you mainly want to wear it close to your body, you can choose single-sided jadeite which is more comfortable. If you like to hold it in your hands and play with it, it is best to choose double-sided jadeite.

In terms of cleaning and maintenance, double-sided jade jewelry is definitely more troublesome to maintain because there are patterns carved on both sides. If the patterns are complicated, it is easy to hide dirt and grime. After wearing for a long time, it will be more complicated to clean.

Different meanings

In fact, in terms of meaning, there is not much difference between double-sided jade jewelry and single-sided jade jewelry with the same theme.

But as I just said, the patterns carved on both sides of some double-sided jade jewelry will be slightly different, so its meaning will be richer.

If the styles are the same, there is no difference in the meaning between single-sided jade jewelry and double-sided jade jewelry, so there is no need to worry too much.

We often say that men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha. This is because Guanyin is homophonic to "guanyin" and Buddha is homophonic to "fu". In ancient times, women did not go out to work, so being blessed is the best blessing for women.

Men need to take exams, and Guanyin, which is homophonic with "official seal", becomes a symbol of a smooth career, so many men choose jade Guanyin.

Today, women have also started working, and these jade ornaments are no longer differentiated between men and women. We can wear them as long as we like. Women who hope that their work will go smoothly can also wear jade Guanyin.

How to choose?

When choosing jade jewelry, what we need to pay attention to is nothing more than the type, color and workmanship. Jade Guanyin and Jade Buddha are both figure themes, so we have to pay attention to his face. Jade jewelry with a clean face and no impurities is considered high-quality.

If it is a double-sided jade jewelry, we must not be lazy and must observe both sides carefully. We must ensure that both sides are clean and flawless, and both sides are relatively full so that it looks more symmetrical.

One side of single-sided jade jewelry is flat. Many people only observe the carved side and ignore the flat side. In fact, the flat side of jade should also be polished finely and not rough, so that it will be more comfortable when worn close to the body.

The raised side should also be relatively full, so that it will feel heavier when held in the hand. Single-sided jade itself uses less material than double-sided jade. If the raised side is not full enough, the jade jewelry will appear very thin.

There are relatively few double-sided jade jewelry on the market at present, but they are not difficult to find. Do you think single-sided jade jewelry is better or double-sided jade jewelry is better?