What are the different meanings of jadeite necklaces with different numbers of beads?

Today, the editor will just take it all at once and sort out the meanings of several common types of bracelets for friends.

18 pieces

The most common bracelet we have is the eighteen-bead bracelet, like the one in the picture, which is also worth introducing.

Friends may have also heard of the name of the jade eighteen-bead bracelet. As shown in the picture, the circumference, that is, the total length of one circle is 30cm, and the diameter of the bead is 1.2cm. (The beads are quite large, but since they are collectible treasures, it is hard to find clear pictures. Please forgive me.)

The bracelet is made up of 18 emerald beads, including two pink tourmaline beads, which serve as spacer beads in the middle. The lower bead is connected to the tourmaline Buddha head. There is a golden bell and pestle under the Buddha's head, with pearls pierced above and below it. Below that is a six-petal knot plaque inlaid with gold and kingfisher feathers, with two rubies, four diamonds and a oriental pearl in the middle. There are two tourmaline pendants under the knot, and pearls and coral beads are strung above the pendants.

This eighteen-bead jadeite bracelet is an artistic treasure from the Qing Palace and is now housed in the Palace Museum.

As can be seen from the above, it is strung with great care, from the color to the matching of various other jewels, everything is very symmetrical. Even now it is still a very exquisite bracelet. So until now, this style of bracelet is still very popular among friends.

It is said that the concubines and nobles of the Qing Dynasty preferred jade bracelets to the jade bracelets that modern people love.

The concubines in the Qing Palace all worshipped and believed in Buddhism. There were many Buddhist temples in the palaces. They recited Buddhist scriptures to pass the lonely and cold palace life. We often see this in costume dramas. Not to mention the concubines, even the mistresses in the mansions would string beads and eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures when they have nothing to do.

Moreover, I have to tell you the truth, from ancient times to the present, in our great China, mothers have always been honored by their sons!

Therefore, the concubines called each emerald bead in the bracelet "zi", which meant that they hoped to gain the emperor's favor and rise to prominence.

Therefore, the tradition of having eighteen jade beads on a jade bracelet started at that time and has been passed down to the present day, with the meaning of having many children and good fortune. Moreover, eight means prosperity, and for the people of China, eight has always been a good omen.

Okay, now that we have talked about the eighteen, it’s time to talk about the other quantities.

54 pieces

It means that the wearer will improve his ability by leaps and bounds through his own efforts, so everything will go smoothly and everything will be auspicious.

48 pieces

The implication is that a person's life is stable, rising step by step, and winning steadily.

These two quantities are very suitable for friends who are working hard with their feet on the ground.

36 pieces

It refers to the six senses, eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and consciousness. And the three kinds of feeling: suffering, happiness, and detachment. The three kinds, good, evil and neutral, imply getting rid of the 36 troubles in life and gaining the great freedom from the world. This is suitable for friends who want to cultivate a certain state of mind.

27

It means that the sky will last forever, the earth will last forever, and people will last forever, and thirty-nine is exactly twenty-seven. This number is perfect for giving to someone you love!

14 pieces

The implication is that Guanyin Bodhisattva bestows 14 kinds of merits on all living beings to protect their safety.

13

In Buddhism, it refers to the completion of merit.

These two quantities are quite suitable for friends who are indifferent.

12 pieces

Every month is comfortable, there are exactly 12 months in a year, and the year is smooth and happy.

10 pcs

Represents perfection

8

It symbolizes benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, purity, courtesy, loyalty and trustworthiness, eight qualities that a gentleman should possess. At the same time, the oblique sound of 8 means "fa", so there is no need to explain its meaning of getting rich.

Well, these are probably the common meanings of numbers. Friends can choose the bracelet that suits them. Personally, I prefer to wear 10 or 12 beads, or 27, 48, or 54 beads are also fine.

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