Is it better to set jadeite in gold or silver?

If carving gives jade its soul, then inlay injects life into jade. It is because of inlay that the beauty of jade shines so brightly. So what material is more suitable for inlaying jade? Nowadays, the main materials used to inlay jadeite on the market are K gold and silver. So, is jadeite more suitable to be inlaid with K gold or silver?

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K gold setting: safe and fashionable

I would like to mention here that the K gold inlay on the market is different from pure gold. Although pure gold is of high value, its hardness is too low (it can be deformed by bare hands), and it cannot fix the jade at all, which can easily cause loss accidents. Therefore, in order to make up for the hardness defect, K gold came into being: on the one hand, because of the addition of other metals, the hardness has been effectively improved, and there is no need to worry about the firmness of the jade inlay; on the other hand, compared with pure gold, K gold has richer colors to meet the different preferences of everyone. It can be said that the biggest feature of K-gold inlay is that it has the value of gold while being safe and fashionable.

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Silver inlay: affordable and healthy

Both gold and silver are symbols of wealth, but compared to gold, silver jewelry appears to be more affordable and down-to-earth. Since ancient times, silver jewelry has been a popular type of jewelry. From wealthy families to ordinary people, every home has a few pieces of silver jewelry. Costume dramas often feature plots such as "testing poison with a silver needle" and "avoiding poison with a silver bowl."

Of course, silver jewelry does not have such magical functions and cannot make you "immune to all poisons", but it does have the effect of killing bacteria and disinfecting. Wearing silver jewelry regularly is very good for the body, and it can also bring good luck and ward off evil spirits, keeping you away from bad energy.

Compared with K gold, jade inlaid in silver is not very common, because silver is easy to oxidize, and if it is not properly maintained or worn for a long time, it will easily oxidize and turn black, affecting the appearance; plus the price of silver is not high, so if it is used to inlay valuable jade, it is inevitable that there is a sense of incongruity. However, precisely because of its affordable price, it is perfect for inlaying some affordable jadeite.

In addition, look at the current gold price, it has skyrocketed, the increase is amazing, and the price of more than 400 is really jaw-dropping. Of course, the price of silver is also rising, but no matter how much it rises, it will not exceed gold. It is affordable and has obvious price advantages. Moreover, high-quality silver-inlaid jadeite is now additionally plated with K gold to improve the overall texture, enhance anti-oxidation properties, and enrich the color. There are both white and yellow.

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K gold inlay VS silver inlay

Here, we can compare k gold inlay and silver inlay:

Firmness: K gold > silver inlay

Fashionability: K gold＞silver inlay

Price advantage: Silver inlay > K gold

Durability: K gold > silver inlay

It can be said that K gold is the mainstream of jade inlay. It has good firmness and durability and is suitable for long-term wear. In addition, K gold has rich and diverse colors and strong plasticity. In addition, the overall value of jade is relatively high, so it is most suitable to use K gold inlay.

However, jadeite inlaid with silver also has its own advantages. If you buy jadeite worth a few hundred yuan and spend too much money on K-gold inlay, you will inevitably feel that "the soy sauce is more expensive than chicken". At this time, you might as well choose silver inlay. If you like to change the inlay style frequently, then choosing silver inlay is also a good choice.

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Silver inlaid jade is also "precious"

Although the value of silver is not as high as that of gold, its production is relatively small and it is also "difficult to own"~

1. The cost performance of labor is not high:

The labor costs for silver inlay and gold inlay are actually similar. The price of silver itself is not very high, so in many cases the labor costs are more expensive than the silver used, or even much more expensive. Therefore, the cost-effectiveness of silver inlay is really not high.

2. Silver inlay profit is too low:

Apart from the labor cost, the raw materials for setting are cheap, and if it is set with gold and diamonds, the profit will be even greater. Therefore, many inlay masters will not take on silver inlay work just to earn labor fees. Another thing is that there are many mass-produced silver settings on Taobao that cost only dozens of dollars. This situation will cause customers to want to lower the price of labor costs, so the inlay masters will be even more reluctant to take on silver inlay jobs. Therefore, it can be said that jadeite inlaid in silver is a niche demand area that will only be developed by a small number of powerful businesses. Will silver-inlaid jadeite be phased out from jadeite inlay in the future? We don't know, but we should buy it and cherish it.

Summary: In general, whether the jade is set in K gold or silver, you can buy it according to your needs. Money can’t buy what you love, so if you like the jade at first sight, just buy it.