Which aspect of the crystal collection should be developed toward?

The crystal collection should be developed in which aspect the crystal is a treasure created by nature's magical power. Compared with jadeite jade and other collection investment fields, the purchase cost of crystal is relatively low, the identification is relatively simple, the collection is easier to start, and at the same time it is for collectors. A lot of spiritual enjoyment, and as long as the collection is excellent, you can also achieve the purpose of preservation and appreciation. Following the rally in the first half of 2004, crystal prices have declined since the middle and late July of 2004, indicating that consumers are becoming more rational. For collectors, it is also possible to avoid the annoyance of market speculation. Some experts believe that crystals are neither effective nor collectible. This argument naturally helps to cool the overheated market. However, such a unified view also makes crystal enthusiasts who just started to collect crystals at a loss. Why do experts think that crystal does not have a collection value? In fact, experts say that crystals that do not have a collection value should be common crystal products. Because crystal reserves are abundant, this is indeed true. However, as a collection category, crystal is still very promising, like crystal collectors can start from the following three directions.

Modern Crystal Crafts Modern crystal crafts have a wide variety of products. They are carved from colorless crystals, various kinds of pretty crystals, hair crystals, etc., or they are flowers and animals, carved figures for character stories, crystal balls, etc., as well as various accessories.

From a collection perspective, the collection of modern crystal craftsmanship depends on the texture. Good crystal crafts, material texture should be pure, smooth, crystal clear. As far as impurities are concerned, they cannot be generalized. Some impurities themselves have become inclusions that add color to the crystals. Even if they are truly flawless, they may be "decayed and become magical" through clever carving. Second, we must look at the processing technology. Good crystal arts and crafts should be refined, not only to fully demonstrate the external beauty of crystal products, but also to maximize its internal beauty. Of course, in general, crystal products with good textures will not be badly processed. In turn, well-made crystal textures should be good.

The price of modern crystal crafts mainly consists of raw material prices and processing costs, of which processing fees often account for more than half, so their prices are relatively small due to raw material price fluctuations. A modern crystal handicraft that can be called a work of art is a dual crystallization of nature and human power. It not only displays the magic of nature, but also shows the superb craftsmanship of the processing makers. It is usually valuable and has a high collection. value. The identification of crystal raw materials is not too difficult at present, so the standard of collection of modern crystal crafts mainly depends on the art appreciation ability of collectors.

Crystal original stone crystal stone collection is the most important area of ​​crystal collection, many crystal collectors are keen to this. Although the crystal belongs to the middle and low jewels, it belongs to the jewel series. Therefore, the ornamental value of the crystal is higher than that of ordinary ornamental stones. While other rare gems have small crystals, it is difficult to be an ornamental stone. At the same time, there are no crystals in the variety. Stone, crystal has a special status.

The collection of crystal stones is relatively simple, as long as there are features or advantages in the shape, color, pattern, inclusion, purity and even size can be included in the collection. For example, ordinary crystal columns are common and inexpensive, but if they are large enough and pure enough, they are not cheap. If the pure crystal contains another kind of gem, then it can be a deserving gift, and it is definitely worth collecting. Compared with the first two crystal collections, the price of crystal stone is greatly affected by the supply and demand of the raw material market. If you want to achieve value preservation and value increase through collection, you must choose quality products, which include not only the recognized fine products, such as the debut of the 2005 Crystal Art Boutique Exhibition. Brazil's Super Amethyst Cave (1.3 meters high, weighs 1600 pounds), also includes a collection of novelties discovered by collectors, such as the famous "Harley Comet." Of course, with more and more people who understand crystal, such "leakage" has become almost a myth. Due to the increase of enthusiasts, there is a vast space for rising prices of original stone products.

Antique crystals hundreds of thousands of years ago, human ancestors had begun to use crystal as a tool, but as an adornment to the late Neolithic era, such as the late Neolithic crystal urn unearthed from the site of the Baojing Bay site in Zhuhai, Guangdong, polished entirely. The production is very beautiful. Since then, the nobles’ tombs had crystals unearthed, but the number was relatively small, and even fewer can be used as handed down items. This is mainly due to the fact that the hardness of the crystal is very high, approximately on the Mohs 7 scale (the Mohs hardness scale is based on 10 different hardness minerals, accordingly the hardness is divided into 10 grades from low to high, this method is made by German minerals Professor Mohs'Friedrich was born and named. Almost all grades above 6 belong to minerals such as gemstones. In ancient times due to the limitations of technical means, mining and processing are very difficult, ancient crystal products are treasures in any country , regardless of accessories, living utensils or crafts are very collectible.

Due to the stability of the crystal material itself, it is difficult to identify the antique crystal according to the material itself, and it is only possible to identify the age of the crystal product from the production process in a specific era and identify the authenticity. For example, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, the sharp edges of the artifacts and the simple and honest carving of the Khitan in the Liao Dynasty can be found on the crystal artifacts produced at that time. Of course, for collectors, the historical value and artistic value of antique crystals need to be considered together. Therefore, for collectors with high requirements, not only adequate funds but also profound historical and cultural foundations are needed.

Antique crystals with a high degree of historical value and artistic value are expensive and will not be affected by the current prices of raw materials. With the gradual recognition of this collection field, the price will inevitably show a continuous growth.