Artisans have worked their magic on jade for centuries now, not only for emperors and nobility, but also since the 19th century for the common man. Even so, the stone has an "upper crust" feel to it that prevents many people today from developing any strong affection for it.
數百年來，集歷代工藝美學精華，發展出獨特人文意蘊與雅趣的翡翠，不僅是帝王貴族的珍玩，自 19 世紀起也在民間蔚為風尚；時空流轉到近代，卻因其宮廷味與貴族氣，讓人有難以一親芳澤的距離感。