Material: The traditional definition of jade in China is "the beauty of stone is jade". Under this definition, Hetian jade, jadeite, Xiuyu jade, dushan jade, lantian jade, agate and crystal can all be regarded as jade, and can be carved into jade. But different jadeites have different values according to different materials. Hetian jade (Xinjiang seed material, mountain material and landscape material) and jadeite are relatively expensive due to scarce resources and excellent materials, while Xiuyu, dushan jade and lantian jade are relatively cheap due to their abundant reserves and huge output.
Shape: The price of jade with the same texture mainly depends on the size of the shape. Jade with a large size is often more valuable than jade with a small size, which is the normal state of trading.
Carver: As the saying goes, "Jade cannot be cut without cutting". A jade with beautiful shape and exquisite carving will give people a beautiful enjoyment. And the same texture, the same size, if the carver is clumsy and the lines are rough, the value will naturally be greatly reduced.
Therefore, in the process of jade collection, we should pay attention to the material, shape and carving of jade, which is the key point of jade value and market outlook.
Hetian jade (seed material) jade icon:
Natural jade icon: