Item Tag: China

One Vintage Chinese Black Jade Carved Pendant NecklaceBlack Cord without ClaspEndless Chinese Knot with Double silk tasselFrom Old Stock Supply Never Worn21″ Long from top to end of tassel Carved oval 45mm x 35mm approximatelyDouble Gourd with leaves carved on both sides This listing is for ONE Necklace. I do have multiples in this Necklace so if you are interested in more please tell me and I can combine shipping for you. These necklaces are vintage stock so once they are gone they are gone. These are natural gemstone so there will be slight unique variations in color and inclusions. If you would like to see the exact necklace before I ship it please let me know and I can send you a photo before I send it. Otherwise I will select one from a similar lot of the one in the photo. This necklace would make the perfect gift for someone you love, a mother, a teacher, a friend or yourself! Please look at the photos carefully and message me with any questions. ABOUT THE BOTTLE GOURD SYMBOLISM: In terms of history, gourds 葫芦 (hú lu) were dried and used for keeping or transporting water, wine, medicines and magic potions. However, as with many other objects and symbols in Chinese beliefs, they also had a homophonic relationship with another “hu”: 护 (hù), signifying protection and blessing (祜 hù). Thus, gourds in China were used as charms for scaring away malefic spirits and diseases. In other Chinese dialects, “hu” is pronounced fù (福), the well-known character for happiness and good luck. Therefore, the combination fulu (福禄 – fú lù) means “happiness and high social status”.In Asia, in general, there is a specific technique of tying gourds with a rope from when they are very small, so that they grow into the figure 8, a lucky number in China.The fact that gourds are growing and reproducing at a fast pace is an additional reason for them to be considered auspicious, signifying prosperity.In Daoism, the shape of the gourd represents the sky and the earth, the infinite, the universe, a magical world, a parallel universe, or an entry into another world, where immortals or persons practicing Daoism can travel to – signifying self-content and sufficiency. There are old Chinese stories describing people accidentally taking small and narrow paths to enter a magical world, where people enjoy peace and long life. In some Chinese parks and gardens, gourd shaped gates are common, along with other shapes with various symbols.Above excerpts from TheChairmansBao blog article “the history of gourds in China”CRYSTAL MEANINGS FolkLORE OF Black JadeBlack Jade is an etheric bodyguard and a stone of protection. Its strong elemental energy shields not only the physical body, but guards against negative forces or entities, energy vampires and people projecting anger and aggression. It defends against morphogenic fields of negative energy, such as the fear and violence projected through the media, and is particularly helpful in times of war or world crisis. [Simmons, 212]Black Jade is also an important tool for looking inward. It allows for honest self-evaluation, and helps absorb and transform unhealthy and destructive emotions. [Simmons, 212][Ahsian, 212]Jade, in all forms, is valued most for its metaphysical properties. It is the ultimate “Dream Stone,” revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve. [Melody, 341][Raphaell, 161] It is cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and a peaceful death, and is considered a powerful healing stone. [Mella, 87] An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are. [Hall, 152] Via crystalvaults website I have a large collection of Asian, mostly Chinese beads, jewelry and other antiques that I will be auctioning in the next few months so please take a look at my other listings and save me to your seller list. Please email me with questions in advance of bidding. Ask for international shipping costs in advance. I will only ship to buyers with excellent feedback and international shipping will need to be USPS Express International and insured, unless previously agreed upon. All sales are final unless I have made a mistake or misrepresented an item in the listing. All items are in used condition unless stated otherwise. There may be slight blemishes from age or use but any major flaws will be pointed out in the description. Please see my other listings. Thank you!