Hello, fellow jade enthusiasts! I'm your old friend, Xiao Ya, a jade appraiser who has been immersed in the jade industry for over ten years. Today, I want to talk about something that is both the softest and most steadfast part of my heart – the inheritance of jade culture. This is not just a story about a stone, but also about the aesthetics and wisdom flowing in the blood of our Chinese nation.💖

I still remember the first time I encountered jade. It was on my grandmother's dressing table. A warm, lustrous jade bracelet shimmered with a faint green light on her wrist. Grandma told me it was part of her dowry, passed down from her mother, symbolizing peace and happiness. At that moment, my young heart was deeply touched. It turned out that jade was not just an ornament; it carried family memories and connected emotions passed down through generations.👵💚

As I delved deeper into the industry and encountered more jade, I increasingly felt the profoundness of jade culture. It's not static but has continuously evolved and enriched throughout history. From the jade cong and bi of the Neolithic age to the jade burial suit of the Han Dynasty, and then to the jadeite cabbage of the Qing Dynasty, every jade artifact embodies the craftsmanship, aesthetics, and thought of its time. For example, the intricate patterns and unique shape of the Liangzhu culture's jade cong remain an unsolved mystery in archaeology, representing the ancients' reverence for and communication with heaven and earth. The flourishing of Qing Dynasty jadeite was closely related to Empress Dowager Cixi's obsession with jadeite. Her preference directly promoted the rapid development of jadeite carving techniques and established jadeite as the "King of Jade."👑

In my daily appraisal work, I often encounter antique pieces. Once, an old gentleman brought me a seemingly ordinary jade pendant. After careful observation and professional instrument testing, I found that although the jade quality of this pendant was not top-grade mutton-fat jade, its natural patina and rustic carving were remarkable. More importantly, a small inscription on the back of the pendant recorded the years and stories of its inheritance within the family. At that moment, I felt not only the value of the jade but also the heavy history and emotions it carried. This jade pendant seemed to silently narrate the rise and fall and inheritance of a family.📜

So, as modern people, how should we inherit this precious jade culture? I have a few small suggestions:

  • Learn more, understand more. Don't just focus on the economic value of jade; delve deeper into its cultural connotations, historical stories, and craftsmanship. Read relevant books, visit museums, and even attend professional lectures and courses.📚

  • Choose with care, wear with heart. When selecting jade, in addition to considering its type, clarity, color, and craftsmanship, choose jade that resonates with you and has an emotional connection. When wearing it, treat it as a living companion and feel its warmth and energy.✨

  • Share your story. Every piece of jade has its unique story, and your encounter with it is also a destiny. Share your jade stories with family and friends to let more people feel the charm of jade.🗣️

  • Support traditional craftsmanship. Many excellent jade carving masters and inheritors dedicate their lives to researching and preserving this art. Purchasing their works is the best support for traditional craftsmanship.🎨


Jade culture is a treasure of the Chinese nation. It embodies our yearning for a beautiful life, our reverence for nature, and our cherish for family emotions. As a jade appraiser, I feel a great responsibility and hope that through my professional knowledge and personal experience, more people can fall in love with jade, understand jade, and jointly guard and inherit this millennium pact. Let us together make the light of jade continue to shine in the new era!🌟

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