A detailed explanation of all the practical knowledge about jade pendants, an indispensable practical guide for playing with jade!

There are many categories of jade finished products. According to their usage, they can be divided into pendants, ornaments, etc. Among them, jade pendants are the most popular jade jewelry in the jade market because they are easy to wear. They are also the most purchased one.

Today, I will give you a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the knowledge of jade pendants~

1. What is a jade pendant?

Jade pendants are small pieces of jewelry made of jade that are suitable for wearing on the chest or waist. Nowadays it is mainly worn on the chest, while the ancients wore it around the waist.

Jade pendants cannot be used alone and are mainly used in conjunction with ropes and chains.

There are many types of pendants, which can be divided into plain pendants, flower pendants, pendants, beads, imitation animal shapes, etc., and also inlaid jade pendants.

2. Classification of Jade Pendants

The term jade pendant is a general term, generally divided into:

1. Plain or bare jadeite

2. Flower Cards

3. Peace buckle

4. Pendant

5. Bead necklace

3. Tips for choosing jade pendants

The method of selecting jade pendants is similar to that of selecting other jade jewelry. First of all, you need to consider whether its type, water content, and color are good enough. The cleaner and clearer the texture, and the better the color and water content of the jade pendant, the more worthy of collection it is.

Secondly, we need to check whether there are defects such as cracks, cotton, stone patterns, impurities, etc. The presence of defects will affect the value of the jade pendant.

When choosing a carved jade pendant, we should also observe whether the carving is good.

In a word, only jade pendants with good water quality, good color, good carving, and no cracks or flaws can be called high-end jade pendants.

4. The collection value of jade pendants

First of all, the better the quality of the jade pendant itself, the higher its value will be.

Because jade pendants are considered high-end jewelry in the market, they are generally made of high-quality jade. Jade pendants with excellent quality, water content and color have high collection value.

Secondly, the beauty of jade pendants does not only come from their fashionable style, but also from the humanistic concepts and cultural connotations that people give to them.

5. Maintenance of Jade Pendants

1. Clean the jade pendant regularly to keep its appearance smooth and bright;

2. Clean the surface of the jade pendant with clean water or neutral detergent, and then wipe it dry with a soft towel;

3. Pay attention to cleaning the hidden parts of the pendant. Timely cleaning can keep the pendant looking like new for a long time.

6. The meaning of jade pendants

Different jade pendants have different meanings and represent various good wishes. From ancient times to the present, there are many types of jade pendants. Today, we will select 77 of the more common themes in the jade market and briefly talk about their meanings.

1. Guanyin and Buddha

Buddha and Guanyin: Buddhist culture has a long history in China. People believe that wearing Buddha or Guanyin can turn misfortune into good fortune, bless peace, and bring good luck.

In the south, there is a saying that men wear Buddha and women wear Guanyin; in the north, there is a saying that men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha. The Laughing Buddha protects the owner to have an open mind, success in everything, happiness, good fortune and good health. Guanyin Bodhisattva is "compassionate and merciful", "saves the suffering and the distressed", and "saves all living beings".

2. Zhong Kui:

Legend has it that Zhong Kui can catch ghosts. People hang Zhong Kui's portrait in their houses to ward off evil and prevent disasters.

3. Birthday Star:

The Star of Longevity is the Immortal of the South Pole, one of the three stars of happiness, wealth and longevity. Jade birthday stars are given to the elderly to wish them health and longevity.

4. Bangs:

Together with copper coins or toads, it means Liu Hai playing with the golden toad or asking the fairy child to present treasures.

5. Fisherman:

According to the legend, there was an immortal fisherman who always had a good catch every time he cast his net. Wearing the Jade Fisherman will bring prosperity to your business and continuous profits.

6. Eight Immortals:

They each have their own magical powers and live a prosperous and happy life. The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their magical powers.

The Eight Immortals correspond to “male, female, old, young, rich, noble, poor, and humble” in the human world. It means that as long as one practices well and does good deeds, good results will come to everyone.

7. Boy:

The boys are innocent, lively and lovable. There are boys who bring wealth, boys who bring joy and boys who bring children like unicorns. The meaning is as its name suggests.

8. Phoenix:

The king of birds, used to symbolize the power and virtue of a wise ruler, has extremely beautiful feathers. Symbolizes a beautiful life

9. Lion

The king of beasts represents a very high official position and the ability to ward off evil and protect justice.

Wearing a jade carving lion pendant symbolizes high official position, mighty and brave, vigorous and energetic, and everything goes well.

10. Kirin

A kind of spiritual animal that can ward off evil, turn misfortune into fortune, give birth to a son, and prosper the family business.

11. Deer

It is homophonic with the word "Lu", symbolizing good luck, longevity and promotion.

12. Bats

The word "bat" is homophonic with the word "blessing", which represents good fortune; the five blessings represent: happiness, wealth, longevity, joy and fortune.

13. Badger

Meaning: happy

14. Chilong:

The legendary dragon without horns is also called Chihu

15. Turtle

It is regarded as an auspicious animal that can prolong life; it symbolizes health, longevity, and steadfastness.

16. Crane

Jadeite pieces with crane carvings are often used to celebrate birthdays; they symbolize health and longevity.

17. Mandarin Duck:

It means that the couple is deeply in love and will stay together for life.

18. Magpie

A lucky bird, its arrival will bring good news.

19. Goldfish

It represents a house full of wealth, abundance every year, and ample food and clothing.

20. Carp

The one who climbs the Dragon Gate to serve the dragon is a carp. Carp jumping over the Dragon Gate means "passing the exam".

21. Cat:

A pet at home, lively and clever, popular and a symbol of wealth

22. swastika:

In the Tang Dynasty, Empress Wu Zetian designated it as the Wan character, which was regarded as auspicious, pure, and perfect. Later, it was used to represent the symbol of Buddhism.

23. Gossip:

The Eight Trigrams have the function of predicting good and bad luck and knowing everything, and are often used by the people as a talisman to ward off evil spirits. Wearing Jade Bagua can ward off evil and prevent disasters.

24. Cabbage:

"Cai" is homophonic with "wealth", and jade cabbage is often used as ornaments, and there are also many small carvings. Wearing jade cabbage will bring you wealth.

25. Ward off evil spirits:

According to legend, it is a divine beast that can drive away evil and remove bad luck. It looks like a lion and has many patterns on jade. The ancients wore it with them to ward off evil.

26. Cicada

Use the cicada to represent: a gentleman has a far-sighted vision and makes a stunning achievement with one single move.

27. Toad:

An auspicious object, it has the function of warding off evil, promoting longevity, and bringing wealth and honor.

28. Longevity Lock:

Many Chinese people give longevity locks to their babies when they are one month old, wishing the child to be safe and smart; and jade locks can better reflect this beautiful wish.

29. Ship:

Wearing a jade boat symbolizes a smooth career and a happy life.

30. Elephant:

It is homophonic with "Xiang", which means auspiciousness and also represents an object. At the same time, because of its large size, it represents grandeur.

31. Peony:

As the king of flowers, people call the peony the most beautiful flower in the world; wearing it symbolizes wealth and a successful career.

32. Buddha's Hand

Buddha and blessing are homophones, representing auspiciousness. Wearing jade Buddha's hand means getting rich easily, which means good fortune.

33. Fortune:

It means that one has all the blessings. The so-called blessings generally refer to happiness, wealth, longevity, happiness and fortune.

34. Dog

Agile, loyal, auspicious dog, rich dog, happy dog

35. Money (ancient coins):

The word "qian" is homophonic with the word "qian", and the money is round with a hole in the middle, so it means "in front of you". Wearing it symbolizes getting rich and becoming wealthy, which is just around the corner.

36. Fugua:

Fugua does not mean melon, but "hanging". That is to say, keep blessings around you. At the same time, it implies the continuation of descendants.

37. Bare cards:

Because the card has no patterns, the ancients took the homonym of "nothing" (meaning "nothing"), which is the current "Wushi Pai". It means a smooth life, good health, peace and happiness, and a long and long life!

38. Harmony and Unity:

The god in folk legends, in charge of marital harmony, is also called the Two Saints of Harmony and Harmony, as it symbolizes a complete family and a happy marriage.

39. Happy character:

It means joy and celebration, and double happiness is used in weddings to represent good things come in pairs.

40. Monkey

Smart and clever also means being granted a title of nobility (monkey) and becoming an official; the Monkey King Sun Wukong is the Thousand Year Old Lord. Wearing a jade pendant carved with a monkey means that the Thousand Year Old Lord will protect him and make him healthy and long-lived.

41. Gourd:

It is a treasure. In ancient times, gourds were used to hold medicine. It is said that the medicine poured out of the gourd can cure all diseases and make people healthy and long-lived.

It also sounds like "Fu Lu", which means happy life, promotion and wealth.

42. Butterfly:

"蝶" is homophonic with "耄", which means old age and longevity. Sending butterflies to the elderly is a symbol of good health and longevity.

43. Tiger

It implies might and bravery, and shows power. It is mostly worn by young people.

44. Vase:

Ping and Ping are homophones, which means "peace".

45. Peanut: commonly known as (longevity fruit)

Peanuts symbolize immortality

46. ​​Ribbon Bird:

The feathers are very bright, and "shou" is homophonic with "shou", which means longevity.

47. Beetle

Meaning: richest in the world

48. Plum blossom:

The ancients described it as having a skin as white as ice and bones, and the five petals of the plum blossom represent the five blessings of happiness, prosperity, longevity, joy and wealth. Wearing jadeite with plum blossom pattern will bring you all five blessings.

49. Ox:

Hard work leads to wealth, and buying stocks implies a bull market, which means good fortune.

50. Pixiu:

Swallowing money and luck, only money comes in and never goes out. It is often used by the people to ward off evil and bring benefits.

51. Peace buckle

Meaning: Good luck and peace

52. Grapes

Because grapes are full of fruits, they are used to symbolize a good harvest; they symbolize success in life, career and all aspects of life.

53. Ruyi:

Ruyi, as one wishes, is the most common pattern in jade carvings. It means the wearer will have everything he wants and everything he wishes will come true.

54. Snake:

Wearing it can bring you good fortune and show the virtue of a gentleman.

55. Pomegranate

Pomegranates have many seeds. The ancients believed that only a family that accumulates good deeds can have many children. Wearing a pomegranate symbolizes having a son early.

56. Longevity:

To express or congratulate someone on their longevity, if the character is stretched out, it means longevity; if the character is rounded, it means a long and fulfilling life.

57. Rat

Smart, kind, optimistic, with a money pattern, it is the Money Rat, symbolizing wealth and fortune.

58. Leaves:

The emerald green leaves represent vitality and imply that the tree of life is evergreen. Girls wearing emerald leaves will remain forever young and beautiful, while old people wearing emerald leaves will be full of energy and more energetic.

It is also homophonic with “career”, which implies a prosperous career, steady promotion and further success.

59. Beans:

Also known as lucky beans, the fruit is plump, which is homophonic with "purse" and "wallet", symbolizing a full purse throughout life.

60. Peach:

Eating the fairy peach of Queen Mother of the West can make one live a hundred years. Peach is a longevity fruit. Wearing it can help you live longer and have a sweet life.

61. Rabbit

Everyone loves this animal, gentle and beautiful;

62. Duck:

Duck means winning the first place in the imperial examination. In the old days, giving ducks to scholars was a way of wishing them success in the imperial examinations.

63. Sheep

Because sheep is homophonic with auspicious yang, it symbolizes good luck and the start of good fortune, which is a sign of good luck.

64. Parrot:

The feathers are beautifully colored, and the Chinese characters for "parrot" and "yingwu" are homophones, which represent "brilliant and powerful".

65. Eagle:

Eagle and Ying are homophones. In ancient times, eagles were used to represent heroism and heroic spirit.

66. Corn

Golden corn means a house full of gold and jade; wearing jade with corn pattern means prosperous business; corn produces many seeds, which means a house full of descendants and great blessings.

67. Key:

"Key" and "time" have the same pronunciation, so it means time will come. Wearing a jade key means good luck. Now it is paired with a jade lock, which symbolizes love.

68. Spider

In ancient times, they were called happy son and happy mother. In the Tang Dynasty, if a concubine saw a spider, she believed that she would be favored by the emperor that night, so it was regarded as a good omen. The ancients called spiders "Xizi", which means happiness from heaven.

69. Pig

It implies promotion step by step and getting one's name on the list of successful candidates; because in ancient times one had to use a red (pig) pen to write one's name on the list of successful candidates, and "ti" (ti) has the same pronunciation as "ti".

70. Bamboo

Bamboo has joints, which means rising step by step, and it also means that bamboo brings peace. Wearing jade bamboo will make children smart in studying, and adults will be successful in their careers and get promoted and make fortunes.

71. Canglong teaches his son:

It means hoping your son will become a successful person. Two dragons, one big and one small, or a carp jumping over the dragon gate, or a dragon head fish all have this meaning.

72. Peacock

The peacock has nine virtues: 1. decent appearance; 2. clear voice; 3. orderly steps; 4. knowing when to act; 5. knowing how to eat and drink in moderation; 6. always knowing how to be content; 7. not distracted; 8. not extravagant; 9. knowing how to repeat. The peacock is used to represent the civilization and cultivation of the world; it also represents high officials.

73. Chili pepper:

Wearing jade chili means prosperous business and life, good fortune and wealth.

74. Lotus leaf and lotus:

Growing out of the mud without being stained, the lotus is known as the gentleman among flowers, with a clear and chivalrous character, and symbolizes nobleness. Jade carvings are often accompanied by fish and money, meaning surplus and wealth every year.

75. Dragon

It can bring about clouds and rain, benefiting all things; wearing a dragon pendant symbolizes: gaining benefits with favorable winds, being a superior person, and also means a prosperous career.

76. All roads lead to success:

May everything go smoothly and smoothly.

77. Horse

It implies getting rich immediately, achieving success immediately, being promoted to nobility immediately, and having peace immediately (we meet each other without paper and pen, so please pass on the message to report safety).

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