Gold, silver and jade inlay technique
Gold, silver and jade inlay is to embellish, decorate and partially wrap jade carvings with precious metals such as gold, platinum, silver and jewelry diamonds, so as to change the single body image of jade and achieve the goal of magnification, removal of flaws, beauty enhancement and inlay. Its scientific name in jade carving is "gold and silver inlaid with gems and jade articles". This special processing technology has existed since ancient times. In traditional Chinese culture, gold inlaid with jade means "gold and jade good marriage", and it is exquisitely made, which can be regarded as the perfect combination of noble auspiciousness and transcendence. As a traditional skill with a long history, gold, silver and jade inlay occupies an important position in special crafts with its exquisite and delicate craftsmanship and functions. The expression of inlay craftsmanship is exquisite and superb; through designing drawings, manual plate making, inlay positioning, polishing and grinding, the simple jade carvings present a dazzling beauty under the seamless embellishment and decoration of precious materials such as gold, silver and gems. After the opening of Shanghai, a large number of craftsmen poured in from surrounding areas, and the gold inlaid jade production technology was also brought into this immigrant city and passed down. It can be said that "gold inlaid with jade" is a product of the special humanistic environment of modern Shanghai. Compared with China's long-standing carving skills, it has taken a different approach. In addition to using ornaments as a carrier, it also uses the inlay of jade ornaments as a new world. The technical innovation and detachable style are unique. Due to Shanghai's special geographical location, influenced and infiltrated by Western culture, combined with traditional craftsmanship, Shanghai's gold, silver and jade inlay presents a Shanghai style that blends Chinese and Western cultures. Jade carvings are more luxurious, elegant and dazzling through the inlay of gold, silver and jewelry. From the original intentional concealment and repair of the inherent flaws and defects of jade to intentional embellishment and inlay, the shapes are richer and the colors are more diverse. It has special decorative, ornamental and practical properties and is extremely precious. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)