【Deer Call】Natural Liangshan Full Color, Full Flesh Southern Red Agate "A Deer With You, Deer Turning Back" Pendant Necklace

【Deer Call】Natural Liangshan Full Color, Full Flesh Southern Red Agate "A Deer With You, Deer Turning Back" Pendant Necklace **Product Summary** A unique, one-of-a-kind piece. This "A Deer With You, Deer Turning Back" pendant is fashioned from fully saturated, full-flesh Southern Red Agate from Liangshan. Its matte polish evokes the texture of ancient Xuan paper imbued with cinnabar, while the natural interplay of vermilion and persimmon red hues creates a landscape-like base. The front is intricately carved with a deer calling amidst plum blossoms, freezing a moment of exquisite charm. The reverse side features banana leaves and cloud motifs, subtly echoing the brushwork of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Strung with jade apple beads and interspersed with aged orange-peel agate, this piece weaves together new and old textures into a "time bead chain," culminating in a lotus pedestal that embodies Eastern elegance. It is a wearable landscape painting. **Southern Red Agate** Southern Red Agate, born in the rugged mountains of Yunnan and Sichuan, has long been a prized material for imperial carvings and one of the seven treasures of Buddhism. It is believed to possess protective and auspicious qualities, and is considered one of the most health-beneficial gemstones. Liangshan Southern Red Agate is renowned for its rich, full color and dense, lustrous texture, often described as being as fine and oily as congealed fat. The cinnabar inclusions are evenly distributed, emitting a soft, satin-like fluorescence under sunlight. Compared to the translucency of Baoshan agate, Liangshan agate offers a more profound and substantial feel. Particularly prized is the "full color, full flesh" characteristic of Liangshan material, which boasts high integrity with fewer fissures. Top-grade old stock, especially from the Waxi mine, exhibits a color like ripe cinnabar persimmons, possessing a natural gelatinous quality and waxy luster that deepens to a warm, blood-like translucence with wear. In contrast to the watery translucency of Lianhe material and the brittleness of Baoshan material, Liangshan Southern Red Agate, with its unique glutinous texture, high carving yield, and the rich patina that develops over time, is considered a superior Southern Red Agate by collectors, offering both wearability and investment potential. The healing energy of Southern Red Agate: Ancient texts state that its cinnabar color can nourish the blood and qi. Its warm touch aligns with the traditional Chinese belief that "jade nourishes people." Agate contains natural minerals. Wearing Southern Red Agate jewelry for extended periods not only offers excellent beauty and decoration but also dispels evil, attracts wealth, benefits the lungs and heart, nourishes the internal organs, enhances the body, soothes the mood, beautifies the complexion, calms the spirit, aids sleep, and nourishes the soul. It also has beneficial effects on health and wellness. Natural丝纹 (si wen - silk patterns) and cloud-like cinnabar dots are imprints of time. Southern Red Agate is formed from minerals created during crustal movements and volcanic eruptions when molten lava mixed with cinnabar deposits. Due to the impact of high temperatures and pressures, fissures were inevitably formed during its initial creation. As the saying goes, "Ten Southern Reds, Nine Fissures," especially with more saturated colors and fuller flesh, fissures are more likely to occur. This is akin to tree rings witnessing the marvels of nature. By origin, it can be divided into Baoshan material, Liangshan material, Lianhe material, etc. Top-grade Southern Red Agate from any region embodies the essence of mountains and rivers, and is a key to the intertwining of Eastern aesthetics and life energy. **Deer Call** Red plum blossoms capture a wisp of dawn's light, A deer's call gently parts the misty veil. Plum branches hang with whispered secrets of time, Each clear cry a footnote to auspicious signs. Treading through the ripples of passing years, It brings back the rosy glow that fills the dawn and dusk. **Product Description** The full-color, full-flesh jade-like Liangshan Southern Red Agate resembles solidified cinnabar blood amber. After being treated with ancient matte techniques, it emits a warm, lustrous matte finish akin to mutton-fat jade, feeling as serene as stroking ancient silk manuscripts. The vermilion area on the front is like a blush of morning glow. On the left, a bas-relief depicts a winter plum blossom, either about to bloom or in full bloom like snow. On the right, a spirit deer looks back, its pose captured in the moment just before contact, with intricate craftsmanship visible in the interplay of deer antlers and plum branches. The back, with a more persimmon-red hue, is carved with broad banana leaves. On the right, naturally lighter-colored material is artfully shaped into flowing cloud patterns, as if a painter continued the landscape's lingering charm on the agate's reverse. The jade material is like a breathing scroll – cloud-like patterns float on the cinnabar base, wisps of silk drifting deep within the flesh. Such naturally formed textures hold surprises from every angle. The main body of the necklace features emerald green jade apple beads, approximately 8x12mm. Their plump, egg-like shape is as if gathered from a deep pool, their verdant green contrasting beautifully with the pendant, creating a classic "red jadeite, green jade" aesthetic. Four aged orange-peel textured agate beads are scattered throughout. Their weathered patterns hold the frost of the ancient tea-horse roads, engaging in a dialogue across millennia with the newly carved Southern Red Agate. The pendant's tail features a Southern Red Agate lotus pedestal, carved with overlapping petals. The jade apple beads resemble dewdrops on a lotus heart, subtly echoing the auspicious imagery of "blooming lotuses step by step." The entire piece deconstructs and reconstructs Eastern symbolism: "Deer Turning Back" implies blessings and prosperity, the five petals of the winter plum symbolize the five blessings, and the banana leaf and cloud motifs play on the homophone for "great prosperity (leaves)." When worn, the matte Southern Red Agate is as understated as ink resting in an inkstone, while the jade beads exude vibrant life. The orange-peel agate, with its warm patina, shimmers at the collarbone, transforming a Song dynasty album leaf into a tangible contemporary poem, making every moment of detailed observation a dialogue with ancient civilization. **Specifications** Natural Southern Red Agate "A Deer With You, Deer Turning Back" Pendant: 47.6mm × 36.3mm × 12.9mm Natural Southern Red Agate Full Flesh Full Color Lotus Pedestal: Approx. 4mm Natural Jade Apple Beads: Approx. 8mm × 12mm Natural Aged Orange-Peel Textured Agate Beads: Approx. 8mm × 9mm Natural Jade Round Beads: 6mm Other Accessories: Small Southern Red Agate Round Beads **Purchase Notice** All main and auxiliary materials for this product are natural. If any materials require further processing for product pairing, it will be specifically noted. As this product is handmade, there may be slight traces of handcrafting in the cord weaving. We strive to minimize these where possible, and some minor marks may be present for safety and durability. We will endeavor to place them in inconspicuous areas or conceal them. All products in our store are photographed in kind, with one item per picture. Using professional photography equipment and natural daylight, we strive to accurately represent the product's true colors. However, due to variations in viewers' monitors and environments, slight discrepancies may occur. If you have any questions, please feel free to consult customer service for multi-angle photos of the product. **Jewelry Care** 1. Avoid Collisions: Southern Red Agate, like other agates, is hard but brittle and not highly resistant to abrasion. Therefore, avoid storing it with metal items and prevent collisions. 2. Avoid Perfume, Oil, and Chemicals: Try to avoid contact with perfumes, oily substances, and chemical agents to prevent erosion and maintain the vibrancy of the color. 3. Temperature Considerations: Keep away from heat sources and environments with significant temperature fluctuations. High temperatures, prolonged exposure to sunlight, and rapid temperature changes can lead to cracking. 4. Cleaning: Jewelry worn or displayed for extended periods may accumulate oil, dust, and other grime. For simple dust, gently wipe with a soft cloth or a small soft brush. For light soiling, rinsing with clean water is usually sufficient. For more severe oil stains, gently scrub with warm, diluted soapy water or soak in a prepared saltwater solution. After cleaning, allow to air dry in a cool place or wipe with a soft cloth. 5. Storage: When not wearing jewelry for extended periods, store it in a sealed bag. A small amount of maintenance oil or olive oil can be applied.