Natural Nephrite smoky greenish with smoky purplish 5 rats & Chinese ancient coins Jade pendant (with certificate) 和田玉烟青带烟紫五鼠铜钱(五鼠运财/五子登科)吊坠(带证书)

♡ Natural crystal - Nephrite from Qinghai, China
♡ Brand new
♡ For him / For her
♡ 52.5x32.3x8.1mm
♡ Wt. 30.11 grams
♡ Free necklace string attached
♡ Carved beautifully on this smoky greenish Nephrite with a stripe of smoky purplish at the centre, five rats and Chinese ancient coins
♡ Premium Nephrite of fine texture and greasy look & hand feel 玉质细腻油润
♡ Chinese believe rats bring monies. The first of the twelve Earthly Branches 地支, Zi 子 (this Chinese character also means son), is represented by Zodiac animal Rat. Thus Zi, Rat and son are always connected in Chinese culture. This five rats design also has the meaning of having brilliant offsprings.
古人认为鼠带偏财, 故有五鼠运财(五方财源)之说。

为方便百姓记憶十二地支, 十二生肖应运而生。十二地支之首为子为生肖鼠, 故从来子、鼠相连。这五鼠牌子便亦有了五子登科的寓意了。
♡ It is believed Nephrite Jade beneficial to health and wealth as well as protecting the wearer from physical injuries
♡ A well known Chinese proverb 人养玉三年，玉养人一生 (literally meant "A Jade becomes lively when worn for 3 years; it will then nourish and protect the wearer for life.")

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