Hand Carved Qinghua Nephrite Chinese Chi Dragon Pendant, 俏色巧雕青花螭龙

A handmade necklace crafted with a hand carved black and white Qinghua nephrite jade Chinese Chi dragon.

Size of the dragon:
42mm x 30mm x 8mm

Knowledge about jade behind the scenes:
Chi (Chinese: 螭; pinyin: chī; Wade–Giles: ch'ih) means either "a hornless dragon" or "a mountain demon" (namely, chīmèi 螭魅) in Chinese mythology. Hornless dragons were a common motif in ancient Chinese art, and the chiwen 螭吻 (lit. "hornless-dragon mouth") was an imperial roof decoration in traditional Chinese architecture.

The jade Chi Dragon symbolizes:
1. The Chi Dragon embodies an upward, ascending movement, representing smooth prospects, great achievements, and a thriving career.
2. The "龙" (dragon) in Chi Dragon sounds like "隆" (prosperous), symbolizing flourishing business and prosperous descendants.
3. It signifies academic success and excellence in exams, akin to a dragon leaping upwards, symbolizing the accomplishment of leaping over the dragon gate, a metaphor for achieving great success.
4. The combination of the Chi Dragon and the Ruyi symbolizes that everything goes as desired, wishes come true, and brings good fortune and health.
5. It represents the love between a man and a woman, symbolizing eternal love and mutual affection, like a pair of dragons and phoenixes soaring together.
6. The Chi Dragon's majestic demeanor, being the supreme of the nine-five (a metaphor for the emperor), not only wards off evil and disasters but also highlights the unique strength of masculinity.
7. Since ancient times, dragons have been symbols of power and wealth, so the jade Chi Dragon also symbolizes rising success and great fortune.