Good things come in pairs, and for even numbers, no matter who is particularly fond of them. Just like a child gives a lollipop and two, and definitely wants two, you can hold one in one hand.
In ancient times, jewelry basically appeared in an even number, such as bracelets are a pair. Paired in pairs, in the traditional cultural inheritance and development, it has been deeply imprinted into the consciousness system of the Chinese people. Even numbers are a must in celebrations, originally the wedding is a pair of two people, so in these customs everything is to make up "even numbers". Supplies are presented in front of the eyes, and gifts should be given to a pair.
In the jade carving world, there will often be some pairs of jade, in addition to the couple's model, there are girlfriends and parent-child models, these jade themes are also what we often see. There are carved styles with different themes such as dragon and phoenix Chengxiang; there are also the same styles such as a pair of peace buckles; and concentric circle styles with different sizes, in short, pairs are the key to these jades.
A pair of peace buckles
The shape of the peace buckle is very full, and a pair of peace buckles has a more presence. The shape of the peace buckle is particularly in line with the aesthetics of the Chinese, the outer circle is round, symbolizing the vast world, and the inner circle of the peace buckle is also round, indicating the peace and tranquility of our hearts. Taking the meaning of peace and wearing it is also some blessing on the road of life.
Dragon and phoenix pairs
The dragon and phoenix are auspicious blessings, and this atmospheric carving theme is also a carving theme that often appears in the jade carving community. The dragon and phoenix have many beautiful meanings, and they are also the relics of a lover's love for life. Giving a pair of dragon and phoenix jade pendants to a newlywed couple who are married is the best birthday gift, and this kind of commemorative jewelry is also the best way to pass it on.
Landscape cards
In many ancient paintings, landscape paintings occupy the majority, and the ancients often said "send affection to landscapes", which shows how emotional and artistic beauty landscapes are for the ancients. The landscape plate in the jade carving is to express the meaning of the ancients, the benevolent Leshan, and the wise leshui in the jade, which is the will of the mountains and rivers in the heart, and the pair of wearing is the unity of the two people's thoughts. In the complicated society, we rush forward together and become each other's best comrades-in-arms.
A pair of cats
If the most popular beast in jade carving is what, the cat must be counted as the top three, because the cat is a jade that symbolizes wealth, and with this full shape, who wouldn't like it? Moreover, the male wearing the cat is to attract wealth, the female wearing the cat is to keep the wealth, and the wealth and the wealth are rolling together, so it is even more necessary to wear this kind of wealth god beast together.
Spring and autumn silkworm-shaped jade pendant
This is an ancient jade pendant, which is a cultural relic excavated from the tomb of Cai Hou of Ximen, Chengguan County, Shou County, Anhui Province. This kind of paired ancient jade is also common in ancient jade, and pairs of jade are more collectible.
Warring States jade dragon shaped pendant
This is from the collection of the Henan Museum, this jade does not need to be described in any language, it is very scarce, it is very good to see the real thing, and the good jade can speak on its own. In the Warring States period, there was such a carving process, and the design was really the wisdom of the ancients was infinite.
Pairs of jade let us experience the beauty of double, just like love, one plus one equals two, and we feel cherished.
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