{"product_id":"carved-double-sided-dragon-jade-necklace-with-jade-beads","title":"Carved Double-Sided Dragon Jade Necklace with Jade Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery detail in this necklace tells a story. On one side you’ll find a fierce dragon battling a snake, carved into oblong jade that speaks to craftsmanship and tradition; on the reverse, a delicate leaf and ancient symbols root the piece in nature and meaning. Alternating jade beads add texture and tone, while the sterling-silver clasp balances strength with elegance. Bold, wearable, and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrade jade, untreated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, yellow, dark green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5–4 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.64\" x 1.4\" (67.1 x 35.2 x 6.8 mm including bail)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5\" not including drop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling-silver clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-1990 or earlier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 (minimal signs of wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Chinese tradition, the dragon is a symbol of power, vitality, and divine authority. It is the master of rain and water, often depicted soaring among the clouds, bringing life-giving storms. Revered as the mightiest of creatures, the dragon also represents the emperor and the high spiritual order he embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike Western dragons, the Chinese dragon is serpentine—graceful, cloud-borne, and more aligned with creation than destruction. Its energy is captured in the phrase “long fei” (dragon soars), a symbol of strength in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe snake, meanwhile, is a complex figure in Chinese symbolism: wise, flexible, and tied to the cycles of transformation. It represents the yin (feminine) principle and appears in ancient mythology as a symbol of rebirth and fertility. Deities like Fuxi and Nuwa are often shown with snake-like lower bodies, reinforcing the snake’s connection to the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pairing of dragon and snake in this piece reflects a dynamic interplay of power and transformation—heaven and earth in tension and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra Star","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51380423065914,"sku":"JL1436","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/CarvedDragon.jpg?v=1759976864","url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/es\/products\/carved-double-sided-dragon-jade-necklace-with-jade-beads","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}