“Hold blessings close to your heart – Grade A Jade Gourd Pendant.”

• Pendant Size: 12*12*21mm
• Jade Weight: 6.6g
• Necklace Lenght: 46cm
  
• Jade Type: Grade A natural jade (Bean-Type) with S925 sterling silver Necklace
• Natural Grade A Jade/Certification Marks: CAL, CMA, and CNAS/CNAL
• Gourd(wulu/calabash): fortune, harmony, peace, and protection

Carry a timeless emblem of blessings and prosperity close to your heart with this finely carved Grade A Jade Gourd Pendant, designed to bring fortune, peace, and beauty into your everyday life. This Grade A Jade Gourd Pendant is more than just jewelry—it is a cherished talisman of abundance and well-being.
The gourd (hulu) has long been regarded as a symbol of blessings, prosperity, and protection in Chinese culture. Its plump, smooth curves represent fullness and harmony, while its “big belly and small mouth” shape signifies holding wealth securely and keeping fortune within.

Design Concept

• Blessing : The gourd symbolizes wealth, peace, and blessings, making it perfect for personal wear or as a meaningful gift.

• Spirit : Smooth and round in form, it exudes elegance and vitality.

• Craftsmanship : Hand-carved and finely polished, its details are smooth, delicate, and full of life.

• Meaning : With its symbolic shape, the gourd represents safety, abundance, and everlasting fortune.

• Fortune : As a sign of double blessings, it carries the wish for a beautiful and prosperous life.

• Quality : Made from carefully selected fine jadeite, dense and smooth in texture, with a bright and lustrous finish.

Its jade body is natural, cool to the touch, and polished to perfection, radiating elegance and charm. Whether worn daily or given as a heartfelt gift, it carries deep cultural meaning and timeless style.

In Feng Shui, the gourd (húlu) is considered the finest Feng Shui enhancer. 

• Health and Longevity: This is one of the most prominent meanings. The calabash is believed to absorb negative, illness-causing energies ("sha qi") and promote healing. It's often placed near beds or in health sectors of a home to aid recovery and extend life. Its historical association with ancient physicians carrying medicine in gourds reinforces this.

• Protection and Ward Off Evil: The "wu lou" is seen as a powerful talisman that can ward off external negative energy, evil spirits, and misfortune. Hanging it at entrances is common to block "sha qi" from entering the home.

• Wealth and Abundance: The shape of the gourd, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, is thought to symbolize the containment of good fortune and prosperity. Its phonetic link in Chinese to "fu lu" (fortune and prosperity) and its seed-filled interior further signify abundance and fertility. Placing it in wealth corners is believed to attract financial luck.

• Harmony and Balance: Its hourglass shape is sometimes interpreted as a representation of the flow between heaven and earth, channeling positive energy and creating balance.

• Good Luck and Auspiciousness: Overall, the calabash is considered an auspicious symbol that brings good luck and positive energy into one's life. 

About Jade Type

There is a saying in the jade industry: “Ten jades, nine beans”, which means that bean type jadeite makes up the majority of all jadeite. The name is very descriptive—most bean type jadeite appears in short, column-like crystals, resembling rows of small beans embedded in the stone.Bean type jadeite is one of the most common varieties on the market. It comes in many forms and qualities. But did you know that within this category, there are actually five main subtypes?

1. Cat Bean Type 

This variety is known for its extremely coarse texture. It usually contains green but is mixed with many other colors, such as gray, black, or brown. Considered a lower-grade jadeite, it is often found in antique markets and commonly carved into motifs like Pixiu or peace lock pendants.

2. Oil Bean Type 

Named after the oily greenish tone of its base color, this jadeite has a coarse structure, sometimes with patchy or residual patterns. Although it doesn’t reach high quality standards, it is still a common and affordable choice in the bean type family.

3. Fine Bean Type 

This is the most valuable among bean types. Fine bean jadeite can range widely in price—from just a few hundred yuan to over ten thousand—depending on its transparency and color. It usually has a slightly translucent quality, good luster, and compact, uniform structure, making it easy to distinguish from lower-grade bean jadeite. A highly recommended choice for collectors.

4. Common Bean Type 

Often seen in wholesale markets, this jadeite features a bean-green color with a coarse texture and little to no transparency. Sometimes, rusty-colored patches or spots appear. Its value varies depending on color intensity, but overall it belongs to the mid-to-low grade category. Many tourists end up purchasing this type of jadeite during travels.

5. Sweet Bean Type 

Also called “sugar bean type”, this variety has a finer structure compared to other bean types. Its color is a uniform light green, giving a fresh and pleasing appearance. Because of its attractive look and brightness, sweet bean jadeite is considered one of the higher-grade categories within bean type jadeite.