[Auspicious Dragon] Necklace / Dragon Zodiac Pendant / Yellow Dragon Jade Dragon Plaque / Symbolizing Great Achievements and Boundless Future

https://img.zcool.cn/community/01navipgszv4c9vmblzndd3333.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 [Name]: "Auspicious Dragon" [Dimensions]: Approx. L 81.5 × W 52 × Thickness 22mm [Material]: Natural Hetian Jade [Weight]: Approx. 132.9 g [Description]: Speaking of dragons, it's believed that no Chinese person is unfamiliar with them. For thousands of years, from emperors and generals to common folk, there has been an innate reverence and awe for the dragon. In daily life, we often see dragon motifs carved on jade or entire jade pieces sculpted into dragon shapes. So, what is the symbolism of a dragon carved from jade? https://img.zcool.cn/community/01tvhhailmga6vip0i4u8x3534.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 The dragon is the foremost of China's four auspicious mythical creatures. In mythology, it is a divine animal capable of summoning clouds and rain, benefiting all things, and is the chief of all scaled creatures. It ascends to heaven in spring and dives into the abyss in autumn, capable of both concealment and manifestation. It is the first among the ancient Four Spirits (Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin, Tortoise). https://img.zcool.cn/community/01zrx33brxpyu3yhmnstru3734.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 Within Chinese jade culture, people began dragon worship as early as 8,000 years ago. This worship was expressed through jade carvings. The combination of jade and dragon is a classic in the history of jade art. https://img.zcool.cn/community/0143kkqbbl01k1r8ykjrnu3632.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 The earliest known dragon motifs were discovered at the Chahai site of the Xinglongwa culture, dating back 8,000 years (the Xinglongwa culture is named after the excavation of the Xinglongwa site in Aohan Banner, Inner Mongolia; Aohan Banner is adjacent to Liaoning Province, and the Chahai site is in Fuxin County, Liaoning). Archaeologists found a dragon approximately 19.7 meters long, constructed and arranged from reddish-brown stones. This discovery indicates that as early as 8,000 years ago, Chinese people already had dragon worship, expressed through jade carvings. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01gvulenoxoscoza2iityk3837.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 Ancient texts offer various descriptions of the dragon's image. One describes it as slender with four legs, a horse's head, and a snake's tail; another depicts it with scales, horns, and five claws. Li Shizhen, in his Compendium of Materia Medica, states that the dragon has "nine resemblances," meaning it combines the best features of various animals. In ancient times, scaled dragons were called Jiao, winged ones Yinglong, horned ones Chilong, and hornless ones Qiulong. Furthermore, smaller ones were called Jiao, and larger ones, Long. In folk mythology, the dragon is a symbol of good fortune. Emperors throughout history proclaimed themselves as dragons, making the dragon a symbol of imperial power. To this day, the dragon has become a sacred entity existing in the subconscious of the Chinese people. Dragon culture and spirit have permeated the lives and souls of Chinese people, subtly influencing generation after generation. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01jqcyw6mbagxojjrbnyvj3438.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 In folk tradition, jade carvings of dragons generally symbolize men. Today, it has become the most revered symbol of auspiciousness for Chinese people worldwide. The dragon symbolizes divine power, strength, excellence, and wealth. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01danmblmdyde7ksywccjj3531.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 This piece depicts a soaring dragon amidst auspicious clouds, or perhaps emerging from turbulent seas, playfully chasing a pearl. The dragon's form is vivid, known as a "dragon playing with a pearl," symbolizing great achievements and boundless future, prosperity in business, and abundant wealth. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01uvvso3quewfmb9jq7vwj3830.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 --Comes with a pre-attached pendant cord, approximately 68cm in circumference, adjustable in length. [Benefits of Yellow Dragon Jade]: I. ★※ According to traditional Chinese beliefs, the color of yellow dragon jade symbolizes wealth and can emit a golden radiance under moonlight, possessing the function of attracting wealth and good fortune. It can promote business prosperity and abundant financial inflow. It can be worn as a protective amulet to ward off evil spirits, dispel demons, alleviate sorrow, and boost confidence. II. ★※ Yellow dragon jade is also a symbol of peace and friendship, capable of improving interpersonal relationships, increasing popularity, enhancing attractiveness to the opposite sex, and fostering sincere friendships and sweet love, thereby bestowing blessings. III. ★※ Yellow dragon jade can eliminate negative emotions, comfort the soul, improve sleep quality, enhance confidence, boost intelligence, improve cognitive agility, strengthen logical reasoning, stabilize mood, dispel anxiety, and bring a sense of ease and joy. IV. Yellow dragon jade is also said to ward off evil, protect the wearer, and ensure safety. It can be worn as a protective charm or a safety talisman, providing spiritual comfort. ┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅ ┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅※ Details:▼▼ https://img.zcool.cn/community/01g8zpufpf6k2mzeq3bynp3232.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01dvdxqx5poh823qhxdaca3636.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01gx3e112fmn0dbsgs0ms83738.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/0160gdrjmlyovaelxxl0je3638.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 [Important Notes] Please check the dimensions carefully!! As each piece of jade has its own size, and being natural material, we cannot alter its size or color. The item is photographed from multiple angles. Due to the influence of lighting, photography, and display devices, there may be slight color variations and errors, which do not constitute a discrepancy in description or a quality issue. https://img.zcool.cn/community/01quqglhvx3lvon5sgwfl23239.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01wnbkifihgajpmuubkad43430.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 [!!!!]: Jade is natural! Black spots, white spots, and internal lines are normal phenomena, formed naturally during the jade's eons of formation. Those with perfectionist tendencies, please order with caution!!! Thank you for your understanding. https://img.zcool.cn/community/014hnpikrh27eoos1llc7m3038.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01bm5he7cbqd0ojhjqxfzu3534.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 ●[Note]●: Yellow dragon jade becomes more lustrous and warm with prolonged handling and wear! When not wearing it, please pack it well and seal it in a small bag. If the surface of the yellow dragon jade appears to have a faint white mist after a long period of not being worn, do not worry. After wearing it for a while longer, the oils secreted by the body will penetrate the jade, acting as a form of maintenance, and the white mist will disappear again! https://img.zcool.cn/community/01sdzinqyina2qgxgvtkoy3937.jpeg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 If you have any questions, please consult the designer! https://img.zcool.cn/community/01hbqvcflfo7jswl8nksik3536.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 https://img.zcool.cn/community/01yiop1xmwaxd09r5o90aq3431.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/resize,m_lfit,w_1280,limit_1/sharpen,100/format,webp/quality,q_100 What is Yellow Dragon Jade? Yellow dragon jade is essentially a type of chalcedony. Its main components are silicon dioxide, mica, etc. Yellow dragon jade has good hardness, high transparency, and vibrant, rich colors. Its primary hues are yellow and red, with shades of mutton-fat white, off-white, black, gray, and green. It is known for being "yellow like gold, red like blood, white like ice, and black like ink." Specifically, its yellows range from golden yellow, honey yellow, egg yolk, chicken-fat yellow, to orange and loquat yellow. Its reds include cinnabar red, vermilion, liver red, rose red, light red, and water red. Its whites include snow white and ice white. The primary origins of yellow dragon jade are Longling County in Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, and the Myanmar region. It is also found in Longyou, Zhejiang, and Taizhou and Chaozhou, Guangdong, in China. The naming of yellow dragon jade is related to its origin. It was first discovered in Longling County, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, and its predominantly yellow color led to its name, Yellow Dragon Jade. Yellow dragon jade has become the fifth major type of jade in China, following Lantian jade, Nanyang jade, Hetian jade, and Xiuyan jade. Yellow dragon jade is a stone with significant collection and investment value. In the world of yellow dragon jade collecting, some collect carved pieces, while others collect natural raw stones. Although it is said that "jade is not shaped, it is not a treasure," the exquisite beauty polished by nature over hundreds of millions of years is something human craftsmanship can never surpass. The ancient poet Li Bai once said, "Lotus emerges from clear water, naturally unadorned." The appreciation of raw jade lies in its natural perfection, representing the highest realm of jade appreciation. Exceptional natural stones have also been found among yellow dragon jade raw stones. The value of appreciating yellow dragon jade as a raw stone lies in its inherent high ornamental and handling value, and its potential as a superior jade material for inheritance. [Logistics | Shipping] [Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China]: Shipped via SF Express, expected delivery in approximately 5 days after dispatch. [Other International Regions]: International SF Express is the default shipping method, with an estimated delivery time of 6-10 days (longer if subject to customs inspection). [Brand Philosophy] Jade, traversing millennia through dust and time, as civilizations rise and fall day by day. With our own hands and wisdom, we polish it, adorn it, imbue it with soul and thought, and give it personality and style. Every piece of jade should have its story. What story does it carry from the past, and what are its aspirations for the future? This, perhaps, is the vitality of jade. Regardless of the elements or themes, I hope to be grounded in the present, to record this era, and to tell its story through my own artistic language, hoping to resonate with more people. [About the Designer] We are an original studio specializing in jade carving design. The main creators are a couple born in the 1990s. They are members of the Fujian Provincial Gemstone Association and graduates of the Xiamen Academy of Arts and Crafts, Fuzhou University. Sharing a common passion for artistic carving and similar attitudes towards life, they came together to pursue their beloved craft. Having studied art and painting since childhood, they possess unique insights and design characteristics in jade carving, gradually forming their distinct style. Over the years, they have won numerous awards in competitions such as the "Gong Award" and the "Jade Dragon Cup."