This beautiful piece of jade is naturally two colors. the artist who carved it has used the two colors to emphasize the design. It is carved with a fish on the bottom with a lotus blossom and the pi symbol. The jade is 1 5/8” long by 1” wide and has a lot of translucency. It is framed on the back with 18k gold vermeil. The jade is beaded with 10 mm natural aquamarine beads that pick up the color of the jade fish. The necklace is 18 1/2” long and is finished with a 18k gold vermeil clasp. The necklace can be adjusted slightly in length if needed.
The fish is symbolic of abundance, prosperity, wealth and persistence. It is also believed to represent an advantage in business. A pair of fish symbolizes a happy marriage.

The lotus, also known as the sea rose, is a symbol of purity, fruitfulness and creativity. The lotus is often shown together with fish where it symbolizes prosperity year after year. It also symbolizes sexual harmony, the lotus representing the female and the fish representing the male.

The pi is symbolic of money.

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.

Aquamarine is a variety of beryl. It belongs to the same family as emerald. It can be translucent or milky to very clear. Aquamarine comes from Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and the USA. It is the birthstone for those born in the month of March.