Yellow Dragon Jade Carving Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl Auspicious Carving 42.6mm x 9.6mm Yunnan Yellow Wax Stone Pendant

tibukkyo Yellow Dragon Jade Carving Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl Auspicious Carving 42.6mm x 9.6mm Yunnan Yellow Wax Stone Pendant Yellow Dragon Jade, originating from Yunnan, is primarily composed of silicon dioxide and belongs to the quartz family of jades. It combines the characteristics of ornamental stones and jade. Its colors are mainly yellow, red, and white, with yellow and red considered the finest. Predominant colors include golden yellow, honey yellow, reddish-yellow, and brownish-yellow. The texture is warm and fine, with a hardness close to that of jadeite. Yellow, the color of the earth, embodies harmony and nobility. Dragon, the chief of beasts, symbolizes power and auspiciousness. "Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl" depicts two dragons chasing, playing with, or vying for a pearl. This is a traditional Chinese auspicious motif symbolizing good fortune, peace, and longevity. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the virtues of mutual respect, humility, and tolerance between a couple. The motif originated from astronomical observations, later evolving into decorative patterns intertwined with folk legends, thus carrying the meaning of dragon worship and prayers for good fortune.