hotsell This beautifully 22”–28” long dark brown woven string is coupled with 2 nos 12mm x 8mm Grade A Jade PASSE-PARTOUT (Lù lù tong 路路通) bead and a 13mm Grade A Jade Chinese Coin (qian 钱) bead. The necklace comes with an intricately handcrafted Grade AAA Natural Light Green Jade Pixiu (貔貅) Pendant. The pendant depicts a Pixiu (貔貅) carrying a LINGZHI (灵芝) /RUYI (如意)on his back and holding a huge CHINESE COIN (Qian 钱) on his front legs, which is an auspicious symbol that is said to bring in and preserve fortune for the wearer.
This pendant is 100% hand-carved, with its ingenious design and engraving of the natural Light Green Jade Gem Stones with Good Carving (雕工精美) and Good Finish (无裂痕). This pendant is unique and two sides of the pendant are highly polished.
The Grade AAA Natural Light Green Jade Pixiu (貔貅) Pendant measures approximately 1.3/4” x 1.1/8” x 5/8” (4.5cm x 2.7cm x 1.7cm). The total weight of the necklace is 46g.
The necklace comes with an adjustable woven string with its shortest at approximately 20" and can be extended to the longest of 28".
The item will come to you in a beautifully packaged box suitable for gift giving.
~ GOOD TO KNOW ~
1st “A” refers to Grade “A” Jade (Natural Jade) (天 然 缅 甸 玉 - 无 化 学 加 工)
Grade "A” Jade refers to natural jade which is not subjected to any form of chemical treatment, except processes such as colorless wax polishing, which are not defined as “treatment” since the process does not damage the crystalline structure of the jade.
2nd “A” refers to Good Carving (雕工精美)
3rd “A” refers to Good Finish (无裂痕)
~ LITTLE FACTS ABOUT THE JADE ~
JADE, or "YU" in Chinese is also known as the "Stone of Heaven”. Jade is a desired stone prized for thousands of year in China for its protective powers and healing qualities. It is also said to stimulate creativity and mental agility, and enhance one's health.
~ LEGEND OF PIXIU (貔貅), LINGZHI (灵芝) or "fungus of immortality" = RUYI (如意), PASSE-PARTOUT 路路通（Lù lù tong）AND CHINESE COIN (Qian 钱) ~
According to legend, PIXIU (貔貅) was the 9th son of dragon. Since PIXIU (貔貅) violated the law of heaven, the Jade Emperor punished it by restricting its diet to only wealth in all directions and sealed up its anus to prevent PIXIU (貔貅) from defecating. Hence it can only absorb but cannot expel. This ability to swallow wealth without letting it out was favorable enough for many Chinese to regard it as an auspicious symbol that brings in and preserves fortune. This powerful, bold creature is also very loyal, obedient in nature and known to protect its master with their lives has also supernatural powers to resolve all natural disasters, so beloved that people tribute it in a poem:
"One touch on the PIXIU (貔貅) head, one's life will be worry free"
"PIXIU (貔貅) facing bank, one's life will have ample money to spend"
"Luck comes with a PIXIU (貔貅) on hand, home prosperous with a PIXIU (貔貅) on stand"
LINGZHI (灵芝) or "fungus of immortality" = RUYI (如意)
The head of the lingzhi (灵芝) or "fungus of immortality" looks similar to RUYI (如意). The name "RUYI (如意)” is usually translated as "as you wish" or "in accordance with your desires". Therefore, the RUYI symbolizes good wishes and prosperity.
The ancient “CHINESE COIN (Qian 钱)” is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. A COIN (qian 钱) can be a visual pun for "before your eyes" because the hole in the center is called an "eye" and the COIN (qian) has the same pronunciation as the word "before" (qian 前). Thereof, the implied meaning of a “CHINESE COIN (Qian 钱)” is WEALTH and PROSPERITY before your eyes.
As such, this pendant has the underlying meaning of wishing the wearer enjoyment of riches throughout his/her whole life (终身有财).
Next, the PASSE-PARTOUT 路路通（Lù lù tōng）is a traditional mascot of Chinese tradition. As the 路路通（Lù lù tōng）can turn back and forth, the implied meaning of 路路通（Lù lù tōng）is,
人生的路路顺畅Rénshēng de lù lù shùnchàng = The life of the road is smooth.
万事如意Wànshì rúyì = All the best
事业安稳Shìyè ānwěn = Stable career
事事顺利Shì shì shùnlì = Everything goes well
财源滚滚Cáiyuán gǔngǔn = Incoming wealth
In all, this beautiful Grade AAA Natural Light Green Jade Pixiu (貔貅) Pendant coupled with 2 nos 12x8mm Grade A Jade PASSE-PARTOUT (Lù lù tong 路路通) bead and a 13mm Grade A Jade Chinese Coin (qian 钱) beads' necklace is an icon of prosperity and enjoyment of riches for the wearer's whole life. It is the best present for the birthday girl/boy.
Code: 1911N0009
Product code: Jade Pixiu 招财貔貅 (Japanese : hotsell Hikyū) Good Luck Charm Necklace