Pendants & necklaces
A jade pendant carries a wish in its shape: safety, luck or a quiet life.
What each shape wishes for
Peace buckle
A round disc with a hole, called ping'an kou. People wear it as a wish for safety. The form echoes the ancient jade bi disc.
Guanyin and Budai
A saying goes: men wear Guanyin, women wear smiling Budai, the monk also called the Laughing Buddha. Both are sacred to many wearers, so handle them with respect.
Wushi plaque
A plain rectangle with nothing carved. Wushi means nothing going wrong, and the blank face leaves the stone's quality in full view.
Heavy carving can hide a crack. Plain stone cannot.
What to look for
Pendants & necklaces
Hand-picked pieces are on the way.
Good to know
What does a jade pendant mean?
It depends on the shape. A peace buckle stands for safety, a leaf for career, a gourd for blessings and Guanyin for compassion. These are traditional meanings rather than promises.
Can non-Buddhists wear a Guanyin or Buddha pendant?
Yes, and many do. Women wear Guanyin too: the men-Guanyin, women-Buddha saying is custom rather than a rule. Treat the figure with respect and choose one that means something to you.
Should I take off my jade necklace to shower?
Yes, it is safer to. Water will not hurt real jade, but soap dulls it, wet cords wear out and a slippery clasp can fail.
