Abstract: The magic of nature has given birth to the youthful, exuberant and upward vitality of jadeite, which represents a natural charm. The jade carving masters, with their exquisite skills, wisdom and ingenuity, endow jadeite with cultural and artistic connotations. Jade carving pays attention to auspicious meanings. Although it strives to be simple and simple, "the picture must be intentional and the meaning must be auspicious" is the essence of seven thousand years of jade culture. Jade has a profound meaning. Different colors, styles and varieties of jade have different meanings. A summary of the meaning of jadeite. What are the meanings of jadeite carvings
Jadeite Jade
Jadeite is the most precious jade. It is almost entirely composed of jadeite. It is a fibrous material mainly composed of jadeite. , a dense and massive aggregate of sodium aluminosilicate minerals with the chemical formula NaAl[Si2O6]. It belongs to the monoclinic crystal system. The crystal form is a collection of short columnar and fibrous microcrystals. It has a glass luster to a grease luster and is translucent. to opaque. The refractive index is 1.66-1.68, the birefringence is 0.012-0.020, and there is no pleochroism. Hardness 6.5-7, density 3.25-3.4g/cm3. Extremely tough.
Jade is most precious in green, including apple green, seedling green, emerald green, holly green, duck egg green, melon skin green, onion heart green, loofah green, toad green, river green, sun green, oil green, Parrot green, bean green and many other distinctive greens are as deep as clouds and moss, like flowing water, green and clear, emerald green, crystal clear, hard but not brittle, full of vitality, and are living life forms, meaning Since ancient times, Chinese people have yearned for the verdant forests and springs and indulged in the spirituality of nature.
Jadeite is often used to make decorations, rings, rings, bracelets, earrings, engraved pieces, buttons and necklaces, etc. Jadeite is the most precious jade material in the jade kingdom, and is known as the "Crown of Jade" and "King of Jade". The ancients believed that wearing it could ward off evil spirits and was worn as a personal amulet. The international gem industry defines jade as the "birthstone of May", symbolizing happiness, luck and longevity. The meanings of jade A, B and C:
A jade: refers to natural jade products that have not been treated with any artificial chemicals. The composition, structure, color and transparency all maintain the attributes of the natural state. Jade whose shape has been changed only by mechanical processing.
B goods: refers to the original low-grade jade, which has been rinsed with strong acid to remove impurities and colors, retaining the green and purple colors, and then consolidated with epoxy resin. The color and jade quality are natural (really ), but the color and quality of jadeite whose structure has been destroyed will deteriorate over a long period of time.
C goods: refers to jade and its finished products that have been artificially added with foreign dyes or drugs. The quality of the jade is real, but the color is artificially added.
A summary of the meaning of jadeite
Characters
1. Tathagata: Tathagata, the group of ten thousand Buddhas. He has the ability to reach heaven and earth. Bodhidharma: There are often figures such as Bodhidharma crossing the river, Bodhidharma crossing the sea, Bodhidharma facing the wall, etc.
2. Bodhidharma: Bodhidharma practiced cultivation facing the wall for nine years. There is a saying that "for nine years he faced the wall and achieved enlightenment, and he crossed the river with wind, wind, fire and fire". He is the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism.
3. Buddha: Buddha can bless you with peace, meaning you will be accompanied by blessings (Buddha). It is often based on the shape of Maitreya Buddha with a big belly, which is the incarnation of liberation from troubles - he smiles when he opens his mouth and laughs, making people laughable in the world, but a big belly can tolerate things that are difficult to tolerate in the world.
4. Guanyin: Guanyin is compassionate and saves all living beings, and is the embodiment of rescuing people from suffering.
5. Zhong Kui: Promote good deeds and drive away evil spirits. There are often images of Zhong Kui catching ghosts.
6. God of Wealth: The meaning of attracting wealth and treasure.
7. Eight Immortals: The Eight Immortals cross the sea to show their abilities, and the Eight Immortals celebrate their birthdays. The Eight Immortals are Zhang Guolao, Lu Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, He Xiangu, Li Tieguai, Zhongli, Cao Guojiu and Lan Caihe. Sometimes the magical objects held by the Eight Immortals are used to symbolize the Eight Immortals or the Eight Treasures. The eight kinds of magical instruments are gourd, fan, fish drum, flower basket, yin and yang board, transverse flute, lotus, and sword.
8. Arhat: There are 18 Arhats and 108 Arhats. They are all protective spirits that ward off evil and suppress evil.
9. longevity star: meaning longevity.
10 bangs: together with copper coins or toads, it means bangs playing with golden toads or called fairy children offering treasures.
Animals
1. Dragon: the incarnation of auspiciousness. Together with the phoenix, it means pairing or dragon and phoenix presenting auspiciousness.
2. Phoenix: the incarnation of auspiciousness, together with the sun phoenix tree, it means the rising sun of Danfeng.
3. Sheep: Feeling proud, three sheep symbolize the prosperity of the three Yangs.
4.Xi Zhi loves geese. Wang Xizhi was a calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty. He learned how to use his pen from swimming with domestic geese, and developed a love for geese.
5. Cicada: a blockbuster.
6. Bear: Together with the eagle, it symbolizes heroic fighting spirit.
7. Shrimp: Wanwanshun.
8. Turtle: Peaceful turtle or longevity turtle. Together with the crane, it means that the turtle and the crane live together. The horned turtle is the longevity turtle. The turtle also represents determination.
9. Toad: Toad is homophonic with money. It is common to see a toad holding a copper coin in its mouth, which means wealth. Together with the laurel tree, it means the victory of the Toad Palace. There are often three-legged toads and four-legged toads.
10. Crane: It means longevity. Crane is also known as the bird of the first rank, which also means that the first rank will lead the court or be promoted to a higher rank. Together with the pine tree, it means that the pine and crane prolong life. Together with the deer and sycamore, it means that the crane and the deer spring together.
11. Badger: meaning joy.
12. Lion: It means bravery. Two lions mean everything goes well. One big lion and one small lion represent a great master and a young master, which means a high position and a high position.
13. Magpies: Two magpies mean double happiness, and together with the badgers, they mean joy. Together with the leopard, it means good news. The magpie and the lotus together symbolize happiness.
14. Reindeer: means fortune. Together with officials, it means getting an official position and receiving a salary.
15. Qilin: Qilin brings children. Auspicious beasts only appear in times of peace and prosperity.
16. Bat: means good fortune. The five blessings mean that five blessings will come to your door. Being together with copper coins means happiness is in front of you. Together with the sunrise or the waves, it means blessings such as the East Sea.
17. Pixiu: It is said that Pixiu is the ninth prince of the Dragon King. Its staple food is gold and silver. It is naturally full of treasures, so it is deeply loved by the Jade Emperor and the Dragon King. However, eating too much will cause diarrhea. One day, he couldn't help but defecate in the open, which made the Jade Emperor angry, so he slapped him. As a result, he hit his buttocks and his vagina was sealed. From then on, gold and silver treasures could only go in but not out. After this allusion spread, Pixiu was regarded as an auspicious beast that attracts wealth and treasures. Pixiu likes to sleep lazily, so it is best to pick it up, touch it and play with it every day, as if you want to wake it up, and wealth will follow. According to records, Pixiu is a ferocious beast, one of the five auspicious beasts in ancient times (dragon, phoenix, turtle, unicorn, and Pixiu), and is known as the beast that attracts wealth. Pixiu was once the totem of two clans in ancient times. Legend has it that he helped the Emperors Yan and Huang in battle and was awarded the title of "Tianlu Beast", which means blessings from heaven. It was specially designed to protect the emperor's treasure and was called "Emperor Treasure". Because Pixiu likes to eat ferocious beasts and evil spirits, it is also called "evil evil spirit". Ancient Chinese Feng Shui scholars believe that Pixiu is an auspicious animal that can turn disaster into good fortune. Pixiu has twenty-six shapes and seventy-nine incarnations. It has a big mouth, a big belly, and no anus. It only eats but does not poop. It symbolizes that it can bring wealth from all directions. It can only enter but not exit. At the same time, it can control the house and ward off evil spirits. It is specially designed for The master gathers wealth and holds power. Ancient sages believe that fate is destined, but fortune can be changed. Therefore, there is a good wish among the people that "if you touch the Pixiu, you will have strong luck, if you touch the Pixiu again, you will have good fortune, and if you touch the Pixiu three times, you will be prosperous."
18. Elephant: It means good luck or joy. Together with the bottle, it means peace and harmony.
19. Carp: Carp jumps over the dragon gate. The dragon-headed fish symbolizes rapid advancement and meteoric rise.
20. Goldfish: It means a house full of gold and jade.
21. Chilong: The legendary dragon without horns is also called Chihu.
22. Monkey: A monkey riding on a horse means becoming a marquis immediately. Together with the seal, it means the seal of the feudal lord. The big monkey carrying the little monkey on its back symbolizes the title of marquis from generation to generation.
23. Rooster: good luck and good luck, often carrying five chickens symbolizes the success of five sons.
24. Crabs and beetles: the richest people in the world.
25. Spiders and conches: contentment and happiness.
26. Quail: Peace and happiness. Together with chrysanthemums and fallen leaves, it means living and working in peace and contentment.
27. Aoyu: The dragon head and fish body are formed by carps accidentally swallowing dragon beads. It means to be the best.
28. Gecko: must be happy.
29. Frog: croaking brings wealth.
30. Rat: It represents tenacious vitality, and its ability to gather wealth is also one of the best. Together with money, it means counting money.
31. Twelve zodiac signs: amulet, ward off evil spirits, pray for peace and happiness.
Plants
1. Orchid: together with osmanthus, it means orchid and osmanthus are fragrant, which means excellent descendants. Orchid also symbolizes noble character.
2. Plum blossoms: Being with magpies means joy. The pine, bamboo and plum blossoms together represent the three friends of winter.
3. longevity peach: longevity blessing.
4. Beans: Four seasons fortune beans, also known as lucky beans.
5. Gourd: means fortune.
6. Buddha's hand: means happiness and longevity.
7. Lily: a happy union for hundreds of years. Together with lotus root, it is called "a match made in heaven. A happy marriage for hundreds of years."
8. Wheat ears: Peace every year.
9. Lotus and lotus: It means coming out of the mud but not the other way around. Together with plum blossoms, it symbolizes harmony and beauty. Together with the carp, it means having more than one year after another. Together with sweet-scented osmanthus, you will have a son. A pair of lotus pods symbolizes unity and unity.
10. Bamboo: safe bamboo, wealthy bamboo. Bamboo means peace or prosperity.
11. Persimmon: Everything goes well.
12. Pomegranate: The pomegranate blooms with hundreds of seeds, and many children bring happiness.
13. Peony: Wealthy peony, together with the bottle, symbolizes wealth and peace.
14. Water chestnut: It means wisdom, and together with green onions, it means cleverness.
15. Peanut: means immortality.
16. Gourd: means fortune.
17. Leaves: successful career.
18. Lotus tangzhi: It means wealth and wealth.
Others
1. Aquarius: or vase, which means peace. Being together with quail and Ruyi means peace and good luck. Together with the bell, it means peace to all living beings.
2. Kite: It means the clouds are rising or the spring breeze is triumphant.
3. Ping An Buckle: Ping Ping An.
4. All roads are open: all roads are open.
5. Chime: It means celebration.
6. Grain nail pattern: a commonly used pattern on bronzes and ancient jades, which means a good harvest and a prosperous life.
7. Yi Zi Sun: a commonly used text in jade pendants. Hemerocallis, the forget-me-not grass, also means good for future generations.
8. Picture of hundreds of birds: It means hundreds of birds facing the phoenix.
9. The first grade of Dongtian: Taihu stone shape. A piece of Taihu stone favored by the Song Dynasty calligrapher Mi Fu is named Dongtian Yipin. It means a scholarly family and noble character.
10. Dead wood blooms in spring: Jade is carved into dead wood and new buds.
11. The flowers are full and the moon is full: peonies and the moon.
12. Qilin presented a book: Confucius saved Qilin and obtained the Book of Heaven, and he studied hard and eventually became a saint.
13. The friendship between gentlemen: Ganoderma lucidum and orchid grass.
14. The first level of incorruptibility: a lotus flower or a lotus leaf.
15. Canglong teaches his son: Two dragons, one big and one small, or carp jumping over the dragon gate, dragon-headed fish, etc. all have this meaning.
16. Upgrade to level three: place three halberds in the vase. It also means that there is more than enough auspiciousness.
17. Official after official: a grasshopper or a rooster and a cockscomb stand on top of a cockscomb.
18. Pointing to the sun rising: The crane flies high and the sun rises, or the official points to the sun.
19. Three yuan in a row: Lychee, longan and walnut are commonly used to represent three yuan in a row, namely Jie Yuan, Hui Yuan and Zhuang Yuan.
20. The number one scholar and the first place: often represented by the picture of a boy riding a dragon.
21. Magu: a legendary fairy, often used to congratulate women on their birthdays.
22. Wen Ji Returns to the Han Dynasty: The desolation outside the Great Wall, the inseparable historical moment of a generation of romantic and talented women who want to leave and return to the Han Dynasty, are frozen in the tearful "Eighteen Beats of Hu Jia" In the deep throat.
23. Zhaojun goes out of the fortress: Legend has it that Wang Zhaojun is a fairy in the sky who came to quell the long-term war between Han and Huns. Zhaojun's marriage brought about a long-lost peace and prosperity in the northern grasslands.
24. Su Wu shepherds sheep: Su Wu has been herding sheep in the wilderness for nineteen years, and he has always been unyielding and righteous. Show noble national integrity.
25. Three friends of Suihan: pine, bamboo and plum. It means a close friend in times of need.
26. Walking in the snow in search of plum blossoms: snow scene, plum blossoms, characters.
27. Rhino looking at the moon: means looking forward to it.
28. Chess in the Fairy Mountain: The old man plays chess in the mountains and wilderness.
Evaluation and purchase of jade:
Evaluate the value of jade mainly from two aspects: color and texture. Emerald green is the best color, and belt green is the best green distribution and shape. The texture is glassy (referring to fine-structured, transparent to translucent jadeite). The higher the "water head" (referring to the transparency of the jadeite), the better. The worse "water head" is the next best. When purchasing jade jewelry, you must first identify the authenticity of the raw material. If it is confirmed to be genuine, you must carefully select from the aspects of color, texture, stone flowers, jade quality, cracks, dirty blackness and cut shape, etc., in order to buy satisfactory jade. accessories. Jadeite is hard and tough, but the jadeite products after processing are thin, so you should avoid bumping when wearing them to prevent damage.
Since ancient times, jade has been one of the most popular jewelry. The green and red colors of emerald symbolize happiness and prosperity. People wear jade ornaments to protect themselves and avoid disasters, turn bad luck into good luck, and cure diseases and prolong life. Giving and wearing jade jewelry indicates loyalty to love. High-quality jadeite is an expensive gemstone variety in the world today and is a high-grade jade material.