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After successfully exploring various metal crafts, Chen Jia and Chen Jue's business inspiration continued to flow. This time, they focused their attention on silver products, intending to conduct in-depth research on silver jewelry, silver-inlaid jade ornaments, as well as silver tea sets, cups, toys and furniture, hoping to once again set off a boom in the business field with the unique charm and exquisite craftsmanship of silver.

On this day, sunlight shone through the window into the room of the Chen Mansion, which was filled with various materials and design sketches. Chen Jia and Chen Jue sat opposite each other, with the table piled with silver ingots, jade samples and various production tools. Chen Jia gently picked up a silver ingot, felt its weight, and spoke first: "Husband, we have made great achievements in the production of metal crafts, but there seems to be a lot of room for silver products. Silver is white and pure in color, and its texture is relatively soft, which makes it easy to carve out exquisite patterns and shapes. If it is used to make jewelry, decorations, and even tea sets, cups, toys and furniture, it will definitely show a different style."

Chen Jue nodded slightly, his eyes full of interest, picked up a piece of jade and said, "Madam, your idea is really brilliant. Silver inlaid jade ornaments, combining the elegance of silver with the warmth of jade, will definitely collide to create a unique beauty. Silver tea sets and cups, when drinking tea and wine, can not only add a touch of elegance, but also show the taste of the owner. As for silver toys and furniture, they are even more unique and can meet the needs of different customers. However, in order to bring out the characteristics of silver to the extreme, the production process needs to be particularly exquisite."

Chen Jia put down the silver ingot and said seriously: "My husband, I know the importance of craftsmanship. For silver jewelry, we can use filigree inlay, engraving and other techniques to create delicate and exquisite patterns and shapes. For silver inlaid jade ornaments, we must pay attention to the fit between silver and jade, and design a clever inlay method to make the two complement each other. In addition to the exquisite appearance of silver tea sets and cups, we must also consider their functionality to ensure that they are comfortable and convenient to use. For silver toys, we must pay attention to safety and fun, and design some shapes and functions suitable for children to play. Silver furniture must take into account both beauty and practicality. Considering the texture of silver, the structural design needs to be more stable."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and added, "Madam, silver jewelry can be designed according to different occasions and age groups. For example, jewelry designed for young women can be more lively and flexible, incorporating some popular elements; jewelry designed for older ladies tends to be dignified and elegant, using complex and delicate craftsmanship. Silver inlaid jade ornaments can be combined with different types and colors of jade to create a variety of styles. When carving patterns on silver tea sets and cups, elements of tea culture and wine culture can be incorporated. Silver toys can be designed with some mechanisms, such as those that can rotate and make sounds, to increase the fun. Silver furniture can be inlaid with jade or gems in the details to enhance its gorgeousness."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "My husband's ideas are great! In this way, our silver products will not only be practical, but also have artistic and collection value. Then let's quickly call the craftsmen to discuss and listen to their professional opinions."

Chen Jue nodded in agreement: "Okay, gather the craftsmen who are good at silverware making, jade carving, and furniture making, let everyone discuss together and give full play to their expertise."

Soon, a group of experienced craftsmen gathered in the room. After Chen Jia and Chen Jue explained their ideas in detail to the craftsmen, a senior silverware craftsman frowned and said, "Duke, Madam, the production of silver jewelry and ornaments requires extremely high craftsmanship. Filigree inlay requires delicate manual operation. If you are not careful, the silver wire will break; engraving requires the right strength and angle to carve out exquisite patterns. In addition, silver is easy to oxidize and turn black, so you need to consider how to maintain and protect it."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "Master, for the technical problems, we can organize special training for the craftsmen to improve their skills. As for the problem of silver oxidation, can we find some special treatment methods, such as applying a protective film on the surface, or researching a formula that can delay oxidation?"

The silversmith nodded and said, "Duke, this method is feasible. We can try to apply natural substances such as beeswax and olive oil on the surface of silver to form a protective film. At the same time, we can also study some chemical formulas to see if they can effectively delay oxidation."

At this time, a jade carving master said: "Madam, Duke, the key to silver-inlaid jade ornaments lies in the carving and inlaying of the jade. The shape and size of the jade must perfectly match the silver part, and it must be firm and beautiful when inlaid. Moreover, different jades have different hardnesses, and the carving techniques are also different."

Chen Jia said, "Master, please take the trouble to communicate fully with the silversmith before carving the jade and determine the shape and size of the jade according to the design of the silver part. At the same time, during the inlay process, you must pay attention to details to ensure that the combination of silver and jade is natural and smooth."

Then, a craftsman who is good at making tea sets and cups said, "Duke, Madam, when making silver tea sets and cups, in addition to the exquisite appearance, we must also consider their thermal conductivity and capacity. Silver has good thermal conductivity, so be careful to prevent burns when using it. In addition, different teas and wines have different requirements for the capacity and shape of the cups, so we need to design them according to the actual situation."

Chen Jue said: "Master, you have considered everything very carefully. During the production process, you can use heat-insulating materials on the handles of tea sets and cups, or design special shapes to prevent users from getting scalded. At the same time, you can design a variety of capacities and shapes according to different beverage requirements."

A toy maker said, "Duke, Madam, silver toys must be safe and not have sharp corners to avoid hurting children. Also, to make it more interesting, you can design some toys that are highly interactive, such as those that can be assembled and disassembled."

Chen Jia nodded and said, "Master, you are right. When designing toys, safety should be put first. At the same time, we should be more creative and make the toys fun while also helping children to exercise their hands-on and thinking abilities."

Finally, a furniture maker said, "Duke, Madam, silver furniture is difficult to make because silver is relatively soft and needs a stable structure to support it. In addition, the weight of the silver furniture must also be considered. It cannot be too heavy and must be easy to move."

Chen Jue said: "Master, in terms of structural design, you can learn from some of the stable structures of wooden furniture, and use metal reinforcement to enhance the stability of silver furniture. In terms of material selection, you can reasonably control the amount of silver, or use some light but strong materials to reduce the weight of the furniture."

The craftsmen took orders and threw themselves into the intensive preparation and production.

A few days later, Chen Jia and Chen Jue came to the silver jewelry workshop. A silversmith excitedly presented several newly completed silver jewelry and said, "Duke, Madam, we used filigree inlay and engraving techniques to make these jewelry. This necklace uses filigree inlay to create the shape of flowers, and then uses engraving to carve the stamens and leaf veins, which looks lifelike. This pair of earrings uses the hollow engraving method, with smooth lines and unique shapes."

Chen Jia gently took the jewelry, examined it carefully, and exclaimed: "Master, this craftsmanship is really exquisite! The shape of the flower is vivid and lifelike, and the details of the filigree inlay and engraving are handled very well. It's just that the color of this flower, if it can be treated with some special treatment to make it more vivid and lasting, it will be more perfect."

Chen Jue also nodded and said, "Master, the joints of the jewelry must be checked to ensure they are firm and will not fall off during wearing."

The silversmith quickly said, "Don't worry, Duke and Madam, we will continue to improve it according to your requirements. As for the color treatment, we can try to use chemical solutions to color it and see how it works."

At the production site of silver-inlaid jade ornaments, jade carving masters are carefully inlaying jade. Chen Jue picked up a nearly completed silver-inlaid jade ornament, examined it carefully and said, "Master, the design of this ornament is very clever, and the combination of silver and jade complements each other. But can the inlay of the jade be polished a little smoother to make the overall look more rounded and natural?"

The jade carving master nodded and said, "What the Duke said is absolutely right. I will start polishing it right away."

In the workshop where silver tea sets and cups are made, craftsmen are making final adjustments to the finished tea sets and cups. Chen Jia looked at a set of silver tea sets and said, "Master, the appearance design of this set of tea sets is very exquisite, and the carved tea leaves pattern echoes the tea culture. But the spout of this teapot needs to be tested again to see if the water flows smoothly."

The craftsman said, "Madam, we have tested it and the water is flowing smoothly. But to be absolutely sure, we will check it again carefully."

At the silver toy production site, the toy maker displayed several designed silver toys. Chen Jia picked up a silver train that can be assembled and disassembled and said, "Master, the design of this train is very interesting. Children can exercise their hands-on ability while playing. But the connection parts of these parts must ensure that children can operate them easily and they will not fall off easily."

The craftsman said, "Madam, we will optimize the connection parts and adopt a more appropriate structural design to ensure the safety and fun of the toy."

At the silver furniture production site, a furniture craftsman is putting the final touches on a silver chair. Chen Jue looked at the chair and said, "Master, the structure of this chair is very stable and the shape is beautiful. The jade inlaid in the details adds a lot of luxury to the chair. But in terms of surface treatment, can the luster of the silver be softened to avoid being too glaring?"

The craftsman said, "Duke, we can adjust the glossiness of the silver through grinding and polishing to make it look softer."

After the craftsmen's hard work day and night, the first batch of silver jewelry, silver-inlaid jade ornaments, silver tea sets and cups, silver toys and silver furniture were finally completed.

Silver jewelry is exquisitely shaped and finely crafted. Whether it is a necklace, earrings or bracelet, it shows a unique charm. Silver inlaid jade ornaments perfectly combine the elegance of silver with the warmth of jade. Each piece can be called a work of art. Silver tea sets and cups have exquisite appearances, carved patterns are rich in cultural connotations, and have reached a high level of functionality. Silver toys are novel in design and interesting, which not only ensures safety but also stimulates children's creativity. Silver furniture has an elegant shape and a stable structure. The jade inlays in the details enhance the overall grade.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue were delighted to see these works that were the result of everyone's hard work. Chen Jia said, "My husband, these works are so outstanding! Each one shows our pursuit of quality and creativity. I believe that they will be loved by customers after they are launched on the market."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "My dear, this is all thanks to everyone's joint efforts. We can first set up a special display area in the store to display these new products and invite dignitaries, wealthy businessmen and ordinary people in the city to come and taste them. At the same time, we will increase publicity efforts and promote our silver products through various channels so that more people can understand and love them."

Soon, Chen Jia and Chen Jue held a new product tasting event in the store. People from all walks of life in the city were invited and praised these exquisite silver products.

A noblewoman picked up a silver-and-jade necklace and exclaimed, "Duke Chen, Madam Chen, this silver-and-jade necklace is absolutely beautiful! The delicacy of the silver and the warmth of the jade complement each other, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. It is truly a rare treasure."

Chen Jia smiled and responded: "Thank you for your compliment, madam. We are committed to creating unique decorations, hoping to add a touch of elegance and nobility to you."

A scholar looked at a set of silver tea sets and said, "This silver tea set is not only exquisite in appearance, but the poems and words carved on it complement the tea culture. It is really a good choice for tea tasting. Duke Chen and Madam Chen, your creativity has added a lot of poetry to life."

Chen Jue said: "Sir, you are too kind. We hope that through these silver products, everyone can feel the integration of art and culture in their daily lives."

A parent with a child picked up a silver toy and said, "This silver toy is very interesting and the child will definitely like it. And the material is safe. As parents, we are also relieved. Duke Chen and Madam Chen, you are really thoughtful."

Chen Jia said: "Thank you for your recognition. We hope to provide children with toys that are both fun and safe, so that they can grow up happily."

With the praise of the public, Chen Jia and Chen Jue once again achieved great success in the business field with their innovative ideas and persistent pursuit of craftsmanship. Their silver products not only enriched the market choices, but also injected new vitality into the development of metal crafts in Qing State, becoming another good story in the commercial development history of Qing State.