Because jade is a precious material, it is usually decorated in a manner that jibes with its shape and matches its colors. Only by so doing can a craftsman avoid wasting precious material and at the same time highlight the natural beauty of the jade.
但這卻也說明了玉雕的限制，由於玉材珍貴，必須隨形佈局，因勢造型，相色取景，才不致浪費材料，又可凸顯玉自然天成的美。