Chinese Jade Culture

Jade is the most beloved gemstone of the Chinese people. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a lucky object with the magical power to ward off evil and avoid disaster. Jadeite is the rarest and most expensive variety of jade and is known as the "crown of jade". Because of its beautiful, deep, steady, mysterious emerald green color and temperament, it is deeply loved by Oriental people and is therefore called the "Treasure of the Orient" by the international jewelry industry.

Jade not only has a gorgeous appearance, but also has rich connotations, which makes Chinese people love jade so much. According to legend, there is a beautiful legend about jadeite: The Emperor of Heaven has two of the most beautiful birds in the world, Feifei and Cui. The yellow one is Feifei and the green one is Cui. When they are alive, they fly and sing happily in the sky. When mortals hear their voices, all their worries are relieved. After death, their souls turn into the most beautiful stone in the world, forming jade. Jade is one of the most favorite accessories for Chinese women. The tranquility and calmness in jade do not shine like diamonds, but are just like the soft temperament of oriental women.

The emerald green beans are plump and round, with a lush green color, delicate and moist, making you love them. The bean pods are plump, which symbolizes abundant blessings and long-lasting happiness. Wearing it not only highlights the beauty of temperament, but also prays for a good omen. Jade string beans are your personal jade ornaments, showing the beauty of nobility and elegance. Jade string beans are a great choice for heirloom, collection, gift or wearing.

Green beans are also known as snow peas and blue beans. Snow peas have the same pronunciation as the word "荷" in "荷包", which symbolizes a full purse and abundant wealth. Jade string beans can be given to younger generations to express concern, women can wear them to show their graceful temperament, men can wear them to pray for wealth, and the elderly can wear them to maintain health and ensure safety.

It is said that beans are often used as the main side dish in temples, so beans are called "Buddha beans", which sounds like "Fu Shou" (longevity and happiness). Jade string beans symbolize prosperity in all four seasons, good harvests, many children and good fortune. For those who are still studying, it even means winning three top honors in the imperial examinations. "Bean pods" refer to abundant fruits and academic success, and can also be associated with the idiom "the age of bean pods", which refers to the elegance of a young girl.

Green beans are also called lucky beans, which sounds like “福到” (good fortune arrives), implying that happiness will soon arrive. The content of Andersen's work "Five Peas in a Pod": The ripe pod split open, and the five peas inside flew into the vast world, each pursuing their own journey, and were very satisfied with their own experiences. But the experience of the bean that flew into the window "a crack covered with moss and mildew" is the most praiseworthy, because it sprouted and bloomed, bringing joy and vitality to a little sick girl lying in the window. About this little story, Andersen wrote in his notes: "This story comes from my childhood memories. At that time, I had a small wooden box with a little soil in it. I planted a scallion and a bean. This is my garden full of flowers."

In traditional Chinese culture, lentils are a common auspicious object, symbolizing a good harvest, many children, and a good harvest from hard work. In the carvings from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, different numbers of beans in the old bean pods have different meanings: four beans mean peace in all seasons; three beans mean winning the first three prizes in a row, with good fortune, wealth and longevity; two beans mean the safety of mother and child. At that time, many women wore jade ornaments with two beans on them during pregnancy to ensure the safety of mother and child, which was full of auspiciousness and blessings.

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