If a stone resembles a "frog", it must also resemble a "toad". The two are almost the same in appearance, and the stone is similar to the "frog" or "toad", mainly in appearance. But in terms of culture and meaning, there is a world of difference.
Stones like "frogs" usually don't fetch a lot of money, while stones that take the name "golden toad" tend to be worth a lot of money. Even the complete collection of the same stone, which is based on the theme of the golden toad, is more valuable than the complete collection made by using the "frog" as the base! Why is that? Let's continue to look down.
First of all, we need to understand the differences between "frog" and "golden toad" in terms of culture and meaning. Although the two are similar in appearance, their cultural connotations are very different.
Frogs often appear in fairy tales and are seen as a symbol of innocence, liveliness and cuteness. In some areas, frogs are also regarded as beneficial insects of crops, guardians of the countryside, and are loved by people. Therefore, stones like "frogs" often imply natural harmony and vitality, and the price is relatively affordable.
The golden toad is a symbol of auspiciousness in traditional Chinese culture, which is closely related to wealth and is regarded as a symbol of wealth and abundance. It is often combined with coins to form a "lucky toad", which means fortune and fortune. In addition, the golden toad was also believed to have the meaning of warding off evil spirits and eliminating disasters in ancient times.
Therefore, if a buyer likes a stone called "Golden Toad", it is largely because he likes the meaning of "fortune and treasure", hoping to bring him wealth and good luck. This kind of stone base is often customized with gold coins, copper coins and other elements, implying auspiciousness and wealth, so the price is naturally higher.
Meaning is the main factor, pictogram and color texture are the basic factors, we will see a lot of stones like "frogs" or like "golden toads" in the process of playing stones, which is more like some, there is a number of psychology, so not all "golden toads" are more expensive than "frogs", and the quality of the stone itself is also very important.
Stones like "frogs" and stones named "golden toad" have unique charms. The stone like "frog" symbolizes natural harmony, vitality, and affordable price, which is suitable for home decoration or gifts for relatives and friends, and the stone named "Golden Toad" means wealth and fortune, and the price is high, so it is suitable for collection or placement in shops or offices. No matter what kind of stone it is, it contains people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.
While appreciating the strange stones, we should also feel the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture, and inherit and promote traditional virtues. If you are a merchant who does strange stones and makes a living by buying and selling strange stones, then when choosing a name, you must choose what customers like, right?