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Hand-strung with beautiful vintage, old-stock red agate (老料玛瑙), each barrel-shaped bead exhibits a rich, translucent orange-red warmth that only deepens over time. The natural patina of these antique stones gives the piece an authentic, grounding feel that modern cuts simply cannot replicate.
Suspended from the strand are three magnificent 24K Pure Gold charms, each carrying a profound blessing:
The Persimmon Calyx (柿子蒂) – Centerpiece: The large, intricately carved focal point. The persimmon (Shì 柿) is a beloved homophone for "matters" (Shì 事). Wearing it is a timeless blessing for "事事如意" (May everything go exactly as you wish).
The Pixiu (貔貅) – Side Charm: Resting elegantly on the strand, the Pixiu is the legendary celestial beast known as the ultimate wealth attractor. In Chinese tradition, it greedily devours gold and silver but has no anus, meaning it accumulates wealth endlessly whilst also warding off evil spirits and protecting its owner from harm.
The Hulu (葫芦) – Dangling Charm: Hanging gracefully near the clasp, the Bottle Gourd represents "Fú Lù" (福禄), good fortune and status.
A single, vivid green jade accent bead graces the top of the strand, perfectly completing the classic Chinese color triad of Red (Agate), Gold (9999 Gold), and Green (Jade) a combination historically reserved for Imperial royalty and supreme blessings.
Finished with a modern, durable gold-tone clasp and jump rings, this necklace offers the security and ease of contemporary jewelry without sacrificing its rich cultural heritage.
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Main Stone: Vintage Antique Red Agate (Old stock, barrel-cut, glossy patina).
Metal: 24KPure Gold – 1x Persimmon Calyx, 1x Pixiu, 1x Hulu.
Accents: Green Jade accent bead.