Since ancient times, jade has been an indispensable part of Chinese culture, and there are many types of jade, each of which has its own unique characteristics.
In the large family of jade, the difference between jadeite and nephrite is well known, but what is more talked about is the distinction between "living jade" and "dead jade". For many newcomers, the difference between the two seems to be full of questions.
Today, let's analyze the mystery of "living jade" and "dead jade".
When we think of living jade, the first thing that comes to mind is its texture that seems to contain life.
Living jade, as the name suggests, is like life, it is oily, warm and shiny, as if it can become more and more charming with the passage of time.
Not only that, but in the process of wearing, living jade will also have subtle interactions with the human body. It is said that living jade is able to absorb the body's body fluids, becoming more oily, and at the same time has a positive effect on human health. Therefore, living jade is often regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and warding off evil spirits, and is deeply loved by people.
However, the opposite of living jade is dead jade. Dead jade, the texture is stable, but it lacks the oiliness and spirituality of living jade. Its surface tends to appear dry and dull, giving it a dull feel.
In ancient times, people held a superstitious concept of dead jade, believing that it was an ominous thing, and even had a saying that "dead jade is ominous, and the living suffer". Although modern science has proven that these beliefs are unfounded, it is true that dead jade is much less valuable in the market than living jade.
So, is it possible to resurrect the dead jade? Due to its stable texture, dead jade is not easy to be penetrated by external substances, so it is difficult to become oily like live jade during the process of playing.
But this does not mean that the dead jade has no possibility of resurrection at all. In the literary and entertainment circle, there are many examples of players gradually rejuvenating the dead jade through long-term play and maintenance.
Of course, this requires a lot of patience and skill, as well as some luck.
Generally speaking, living jade has oily feet, a warm texture, and a bright luster, while dead jade appears dry and dull.
When buying jade, you must choose carefully to avoid being deceived because you don't understand the difference between living jade and dead jade. In particular, those dyed dead jade are often similar in appearance to living jade, but their value is very different.
When buying jade, in addition to distinguishing between live jade and dead jade, you also need to pay attention to many aspects such as origin, variety, and craftsmanship.
There may be differences in the quality of jade from different origins; Different varieties of jade also have their own characteristics and values; The quality of the craftsmanship directly affects the ornamental and collectible value of jade.
In general, although living jade and dead jade are both jade, they are very different. Living jade is as smart and charming as life, while dead jade is dull and dull.
When buying jade, we must keep our eyes open and choose carefully to avoid being deceived. At the same time, we should also cherish every piece of jade in our hands, and hope that every jade lover can feel this beauty and happiness in the process of playing.
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