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<p>These stylized shou symbol earrings are adapted from a Chinese necklace in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. <br /> <br /> The earrings illustrate a geometric, maze-like symbol which is a Chinese ideogram called shou, meaning 'long life'. Such symbols decorate jewellery, home décor and works of art and their presence is believed to have a specific, direct influence on the life of those who wear or live with it. <br /> <br /> The earrings also feature jade beads. In China jade has been a material of the highest value since ancient times, above silver and gold. Symbolically, it is associated with merit, morality, grace and dignity.<br /> <br /> Ideal as a gift, they come supplied in a gift box and measure approximately 3.5cm long.</p>
<p>Please note that pierced earrings cannot be returned, except in case of fault. </p>
A pair of gold-plated drop earrings featuring jade beads and a stylised shou symbol.
Adapted from a Chinese necklace from the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the gold-plated pewter charm on these earrings represents a geometric maze-like symbol which is a Chinese ideogram called shou, meaning ‘long life’. Traditionally, the presence of such symbols was believed to have a direct influence on the life of its wearer.
The jade beads on each earring reflects the importance of the jade gemstone in Chinese culture. Historically, jade was valued above silver and gold, and was associated with morality and dignity.
A beautiful and intriguing gift.
Product Code: CMCN443900
Product Weight: 0.002Kg
Dimensions: H4 x Dia.2.2cm
Material: Gold-plated pewter, jade
Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
<p>These stylized shou symbol earrings are adapted from a Chinese necklace in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. <br /> <br /> The earrings illustrate a geometric, maze-like symbol which is a Chinese ideogram called shou, meaning 'long life'. Such symbols decorate jewellery, home décor and works of art and their presence is believed to have a specific, direct influence on the life of those who wear or live with it. <br /> <br /> The earrings also feature jade beads. In China jade has been a material of the highest value since ancient times, above silver and gold. Symbolically, it is associated with merit, morality, grace and dignity.<br /> <br /> Ideal as a gift, they come supplied in a gift box and measure approximately 3.5cm long.</p>
<p>Please note that pierced earrings cannot be returned, except in case of fault. </p>
A pair of gold-plated drop earrings featuring jade beads and a stylised shou symbol.
Adapted from a Chinese necklace from the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the gold-plated pewter charm on these earrings represents a geometric maze-like symbol which is a Chinese ideogram called shou, meaning ‘long life’. Traditionally, the presence of such symbols was believed to have a direct influence on the life of its wearer.
The jade beads on each earring reflects the importance of the jade gemstone in Chinese culture. Historically, jade was valued above silver and gold, and was associated with morality and dignity.
