Jade Jewelry: Traditional Symbols and Their Meanings

Perhaps you want to buy some beautiful jade jewelry for yourself or as a gift, but are not sure what all the different carved symbols mean. Does that disc with the hole in the center mean love, longevity, or peace? Here is a simple guide.

Buddha:

Buddha is the god of mercy and is a symbol for wisdom and compassion. Whether as a statue or as a pendant, Buddha will bring great peace and positive energy to you and your surroundings!

Butterfly:

Buy a butterfly jade pendant or bracelet for the person that you love! The butterfly has traditionally been associated with love and romance. Ancient Chinese legend speaks of a youth who was lured into a garden by a beautiful multi-colored butterfly; the owner of the property gave his daughter to the youth in marriage.

Disc with a Hole in it:

The jade disc with a hole in it represents the bi -- a symbol used as early as the Neolithic period in China. The bi symbolizes Heaven, and has also been traditionally used to indicate a person of high moral quality and rank.

Dragon:

It is common to find jade jewelry (as well as figurines) in the shape of majestic dragons. What you might not be aware of is the rich symbolism behind the creature. The dragon has been considered by the Chinese to be a being of great strength and power. Jewelry with dragons have also traditionally been used to mark births and marriages.

Goldfish:

Want to increase abundance in your life? Buy a piece of jade carved in the image of a goldfish. The goldfish is a popular Chinese symbol that means wealth, abundance, and literally an increase in gold!

Quanyin:

Quanyin is the Chinese goddess of mercy. Images of her are used in households to ward off evil spirits and promote positive energy. Wear a pendant of Quanyin (or keep a figural carving of her in your house) to bring the qualities of this ancient and beloved goddess into your own life!

If you are looking for store where you can find jade jewelry and carvings of all these symbols and more -- please visit Burma Ruby Momo, in the heart of Brooklyn! Click here for directions.