This one of a kind necklace is carved golden jade dragon and beautiful clear golden citrine nuggets. The raised dragon is carved out of a single piece of jade and is a lighter color on a darker background so all its features really show up. On the back of the piece is Chinese script and a carved bat. The carved jade is 2” by 1”. The double strands of citrine are 20” and have several carved jade beads opposite the carved jade dragon. the necklace is finished with a large 18k gold vermeil hook clasp.

The dragon is the imperial emblem of the Emperors in China, especially from the from the Han period where their coat of arms shows two dragons fighting for the fiery pearl. The dragon is a supernatural creature and is the symbol of power, strength, wisdom and goodness. It represents the utmost in accomplishment: good luck and a successful life. It is also believed to be the guardian of hidden treasures. It represents the spirit of growth and change.

The bat is symbolic of happiness, good fortune, prosperity and longevity. When something is portrayed upside down it means it has arrived, so the common portrayal of an upside-down bat is symbolic of good fortune that has arrived. It is one of the best symbols of good luck.

Citrine is a yellow to golden variety of quartz and is the birthstone for November. Citrine is believed to be a stone that brings good fortune, especially to those in sales.
Ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine on the forehead of an older person would increase his psychic power.

Chinese royalty has worn jade for centuries. It has been used since the Neolithic times for tools, weaponry, amulets, vases and figurines because of its hardness. It is believed to be a spiritual stone and has been called the jewel of heaven. It represents the five principal virtues: charity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom. From cloudy white to golden brown, light to dark green, to rare lavender, jade is the most highly prized Asian gemstone. Jade has been regarded as the most precious stone for thousands of years. It is believed to protect the wearer and ensure good luck and good health as well as to increase life span.