This large piece of Jade that is naturally three colors but is mostly a pale blue and has a lot of translucency. Blue is a rare color in jade so this piece is indeed special.  The artist that carved this jade has carved three small jade dragons on the front in the area of the jade that is golden so they really stand out. The top left side is carved in the white part of the Jade is carved a bat. On the back there are two dragons one that is white that wraps around the top and one that is a deeper blue on the left side.  The pendant is 2 5/8“ x 2“.  Since the jade is carved on both sides either side can be worn forward.

I have beaded necklace with 12 mm natural golden that picks up the color of the small golden dragons.  The necklace is 18” around and is finished with an 18 K gold vermeil 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.

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.

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.