Designer Teardrop Pendant - White Agate / Effortlessly Versatile, Double-Sided

Yuning Craft, a Taiwanese jade carving brand, meticulously handcrafts each piece from natural jade, ensuring every item is one-of-a-kind. Master Xie Zhong-ren, a Taiwanese jade carving artist with over thirty years of experience, imbues his creations with exquisite detail. He skillfully incorporates the stone's natural textures and colors into dynamic and lively designs. Jewelry designer Penny Huang complements these pieces, using natural gemstones like jade, pearls, and crystals. She artfully combines them with silver and jade threads through handcrafting techniques, creating jewelry with a refined texture that is both beautiful and practical for any occasion. These natural gemstones are durable, easy to care for, and come in a diverse array of styles, frequently updated to the delight of our patrons. **Designer Pendant Series** Featuring geometric and linear designs in various sizes. Each piece is a touch of brilliance, small and unique, perfect for both work and leisure. Suitable for ages 5 to 45. **Product Details** Material: White Agate Dimensions: 1 cm (length) x 0.6 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height) (excluding the stainless steel bail) Craftsmanship: 100% Hand-carved creation Quantity: __This is the only one!__ Packaging includes: ◆ Certificate of Authenticity ◆ Gift Box ◆ Gift Pouch **◈ This pendant does not include a chain. You may add a 925 sterling silver or stainless steel chain by clicking the link below. ◈** https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=rzc7Si&tab=product // Designer Pendants // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=2HyqHJ&tab=product // Teardrop Pendants // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?tag=%E6%B0%B4%E6%BB%B4&i18n_tag=%E6%B0%B4%E6%BB%B4 **Artist: Xie Zhong-ren** Born in 1973 in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County. Began learning jade carving in Taipei in 1988. Studied advertising design in vocational school in 1993, integrating design concepts into his work. Established his own studio in 1994. Received an honorable mention in the craft category at the 14th Nanying Arts Exhibition in 2000 for "Waiting for the Right Moment." Participated in a jade and stone exhibition at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in August. Invited to participate in the Hualien International Art Festival as a local creator, performing live carving in 2001. Selected for the "Dream of Craftsmanship" exhibition at the 10th Taiwan Craft Design Competition in 2002. Participated in a jade and stone exhibition at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau in January. Featured in a jade and stone exhibition at the "Flowers and Trees Carnival" in Changhua County in May. Invited by the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Cultural Foundation and Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau to exhibit in the "Grand View of Stones" exhibition across department stores in northern, central, and southern Taiwan from October to January 2005. Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute to exhibit works such as "Lotus Ecological Scenery" at the Presidential Office's "Taitung Local Craft Exhibition" in 2003. Featured in the "Art and Culture Corridor - Xie Zhong-ren Jade Stone Carving Exhibition" on National Education Radio from March to June 2004. Received an honorable mention at the 12th Taiwan Craft Design Competition's "Dream of Craftsmanship" exhibition. Held a solo exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from October 2004 to January 2005. Invited by the National Taiwan Museum to exhibit his "Taiwanese Delicacies - Braised Pork Rice" sculpture in 2005. Participated in the "Sherlock Holmes Exhibition" with the National Museum of the Czech Republic from June to September, exhibiting alongside artifacts. Founded the "Yuning Craft" brand and opened counters in department stores. Featured in the "Craftsmanship Masters" exhibition at Pacific Sogo Department Store in mid-December. Invited to participate in the "Craftsmanship at Your Fingertips - Applied Crafts for Daily Life" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute at the Executive Yuan Gallery in 2007. His work "Japanese-style Sushi" was selected for the "Taiwan Craft Competition" hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute in 2008. Received an honorable mention in the Traditional Craft category for his work "Half Thought" at the "Taiwan Craft Competition" hosted by the Ministry of Culture and the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute in 2012. Received an honorable mention in the craft category for his work "Tranquil Mountain and Water" at the 21st Nanying Awards in Tainan City. Invited to exhibit in the "Taiwan Jade Carving Masters" section at the "Cross-Strait Jade Carving Exchange Exhibition" at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in 2013. Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute to exhibit at the Presidential Office Gallery's "Gathering Around the Hearth - Sustainable Craft Exhibition" in 2016, showcasing three works: "Japanese-style Sushi," "Handmade Mochi," and "Leaping Moment." His work "Lingering Autumn Lotus" received an honorable mention at the Taoyuan Arts Exhibition in 2017. Held his solo exhibition, "Xie Zhong-ren Jade Carving 30 Years: Continuation of Culture," at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in 2018. Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute to exhibit his work "Auspicious Dragon Presenting Riches" at the Presidential Office Gallery's "Feast · Happiness" exhibition from January to June 2019. His works were jointly exhibited in "Joyful Hearts, Brilliant Arts - Taiwan Craft Development Association Boutique Exhibition" at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau (July 29 - August 16, 2020) and the Taipei Dangdai Craft Design Branch of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (October 6, 2020 - February 28, 2021). His work "Japanese-style Sushi" was exhibited in the "Creative Regeneration Green Crafts" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute from October to November 2021. His work "Handmade Mochi" was selected for the 2021 Taiwan Craft Competition and toured at the Taipei Dangdai Craft Design Branch of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, as well as Shin Kong Mitsukoshi stores in Xinyi Tiandi, Tainan Ximen, and Taichung. **Important Notes** ※ Due to variations in monitor displays, product photos may exhibit color differences. Please refer to the actual product received for color accuracy. ※ Each piece is hand-carved, and dimensions may vary slightly. Natural jade stones inherently possess natural patterns, inclusions, crystalline structures, or cloud-like formations, as well as slight color variations. Every piece is unique, and the actual item received will prevail. __※ If you have any questions about the product, please ask before purchasing. As each jade piece is meticulously handcrafted through a complex and intricate process, please review the product photos and all notes carefully before confirming your order. Detailed communication prior to purchase can save considerable effort, expense, and time related to refunds and exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.__ ※ Respect for Intellectual Property Rights ※ This artwork, including its photographs, is protected by copyright. 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