C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace
C3362 carved bi-color orange jade dragon, carved carnelian bead necklace

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Jade Dragon, Carved Carnelian Dragon Beads, Tourmalene Quartz Necklace

Approx 18 1/2" long, pendant 2" x 1/4"


$650

This beautiful piece of natural bicolor jade has been carved to emphasize the design using the two colors of the one piece of jade.  The background is the orange jade while the dragon has been carved out of the paler green jade of the piece.  The back of the jade is orange with a design.  I have beaded this piece with carved round flat carnelian dragon beads with the longevity symbol on the bead.  I have used small quartz beads in between to tie into the color of the carved dragon.  It is finished with a 18k gold vermeil hook clasp.

The dragon is the imperial emblem of the Emperors in China, especially from the from the Han period where their coat of arms shows two dragons fighting for the fiery pearl.  The dragon is a supernatural creature and is the symbol of power, strength, wisdom and goodness.  It represents the utmost in accomplishment: good luck and a successful life. It is also believed to be the guardian of hidden treasures.  It represents the spirit of growth and change.

Chinese royalty has worn jade for centuries.   It is believed to be a spiritual stone and has been called the jewel of heaven.  It represents the five principal virtues:  charity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom.  From cloudy white to golden brown, light to dark green, to rare lavender, jade is the most highly prized Asian gemstone.  Jade has been regarded as the most precious stone for thousands of years.  It is believed to protect the wearer and ensure good luck and good health as well as to increase life span.

At one time only nobility owned carnelian and many times they were buried with this stone.  The most highly prized carnelian is a deep red to red-orange color.