The history and meaning of the jade peace buckle, there are many stories you don’t know

Where does the “peace buckle” come from?

If we sort out the timeline, in history, the jade artifact that is similar in shape to the peace locket is probably the jade bi.

This is a round jade artifact with a hole in the center. Not only its appearance but also the degree of attention to material selection are extremely similar to the peace locket. The ancients were very strict and particular in making jade bi. There were strict classifications for edge width, diameter, and carving content. As early as the Warring States Period, jade bi could be said to be a very important auspicious jade. The ancient princes or vassal states would hold jade tokens when they came to the court.

During the Song and Yuan dynasties, with the rise of the trend of imitating antiques, the improved jade bi also became a token of trust worn by the literati and scholars of the time.

The jade bi finally evolved into the peace locket, probably in the Qing Dynasty. With the Qing Dynasty's entry into the Central Plains, the prelude to China's last feudal dynasty was opened. During this period, the jade bi began to move towards miniaturization, and the patterns also gradually changed from the original complicated regulations to diversified and popularized ones.

The early Qing Dynasty was probably the most prosperous period of ancient Chinese jade culture, and also the last glorious period. The Kangxi and Qianlong eras in particular brought prosperity to the nation, and the pursuit of jade carvings was pushed to the extreme.

However, with the decline and turmoil of the late Qing Dynasty, not only the materials, but also the craftsmanship gradually faded away...

Perhaps the jade pendant that we know evolved at that time.

The meaning of peace buckle

The shape of the peace locket has many similarities with ancient copper coins, and the saying that ancient copper coins can ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters is also a long-standing one. Since currency has more of the flavor of wealth, literati and Confucian scholars prefer it to have less flavor of wealth and more literary flavor, so the peace locket has become the first choice.

In this way, the peace locket has been given many auspicious and healthy meanings.

How to wear a peace buckle

In any case, the peace locket is the most commonly used and most versatile accessory nowadays. Because it is not made of heavy materials, it expresses a sense of importance attached to the connotation. In addition, its rounded shape without dead corners is exactly the "moderation" that Chinese Confucianism emphasizes.

The shape of the peace locket can be said to not look out of place in any way it is matched with. Therefore, it not only exists as a pendant or a tag, but also in the form of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces, using various knotting methods and integrated into various accessories.

Simple and elegant, it can ward off evil and ensure safety. The peace locket is now deeply loved by many fans. The moderate characteristics of the peace locket make it a versatile ornament. A rope, a string of Buddhist beads or a ribbon can be matched with thousands of different variations.

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