According to the archeologist and historian’s research, the jade of china generated in the early of primitive society, which is 7~8 thousand years far away from now. Through research of the excavated jade articles, there was Hemudu culture of Zhejiang, Hongshang culture of Liao river field, Longshang culture of Huang river field, Liangzhu culture of Tai lake that was found a lot of jade articles. The era of jade article was 4000~6000 years ago. China is the country that used jade longest and lasted longest, so it was called “the country of jade”
   Jade article, one the quintessence of a country of Chinese nation, developed the procession of “matter---spirit---man---matter” ranging from simple to refinement. It is the different outcome of different era and mind. There was the more seven thousand years bright Chinese jade culture because different outcomes mingled each other for a long time.
    The word “jade” was generated in the ancient words of our country. The number of word connected with “jade” is near five hundred. And the treasures of Chinese all were connected with jade. Jade is the word that is nice and magnificent. There are many ancient poems which parable fine man or matter as jade.
    Xuzhen in Han Dynasty explained in his book, ”Jade is the nice stone.” The explain can scientific expressed the definition of jade by matter and art.
    Jade is applied by way of ornament, keepsake, law article and gift. It is connected with human and the aesthetic feeling of jade generated from the point. Jade is the Chinese universe idea that connected with sky, earth, rainbow, sun, and moon. It’s the spirit, the mind, the ideal, especial the pursuing beauty of Chinese nation.
    Most jade articles of Qing Dynasty are too worldliness such as jade tree with gold inlayed, ECT. But there are also many excellent work, such as emerald lip for bowl, three sheep kettle in white jade, agate cup, especially the flowers inserted which carved three fruits meaning more luck, more sun, more long life. There was a expert in jade carving named Luzigang. His flower inserted was better than that in Qing Dynasty, and used the black and white artful. In addition, the excellent works were bamboo burl shape cup by blue jade, flower carved cup by blue jade, ECT.
    The appreciating of jade carving divided into watching jade, material, skill, judging, ect. The judging is the most important aspect.