I found these wonderful green jade buttons with the Chinese symbol for double happiness on them and made them onto french clip earrings. They are framed on the back with 18k gold vermeil with a post added. They are 1" in diameter and make a very dramatic and colorful pair of earrings.

Chinese royalty has worn jade for centuries. 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.