Necklace, Daikokuten, Imperial Yellow Jade, Rutilated Agate, Black Agate, 925 Silver, Cotton Cord, Woven

Natural Imperial Yellow Jade Carved into Daikokuten, Hand-woven Cotton Cord, Silver Pendant Necklace Gemstone (1): Natural Imperial Yellow Jade, carved into Daikokuten, 1 piece, weighing 20.8 grams, measuring 51.3mm (H) x 32.6mm (W) x 8mm (D). Gemstone (2): Natural Rutilated Agate, 2 pieces, 6mm diameter each. Gemstone (3): Natural Black Agate Beads, 22 pieces, 2mm diameter each. Metal Material: 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Length & Material: Adjustable length, up to 28 inches (approx. 71 cm), woven cotton cord in various colors. Daikokuten is an important protector deity in Esoteric Buddhism, revered as the god of medicine who cures illnesses and the god of wealth. His fierce expression is meant to subdue afflictions and remove obstacles. ...(This skilled carving master has expertly utilized the two distinct layers of yellow within this raw Imperial Yellow Jade stone, intricately crafting the formidable and wrathful image of Daikokuten amidst flames!) <How to Measure Necklace Length: You can take a piece of string and gently wrap it around your neck, close to the skin, to the desired necklace length (not too tight, not too loose, just lightly resting on your skin~). Then, mark where the ends of the string meet. Straighten the string and use a ruler to measure the distance between the two marks. This measurement will be your preferred necklace length!!> <Gemstone Fun Facts> The Quartz Family: Imperial Yellow Jade and Agate Agate, crystal, and chalcedony are all members of the quartz family. Their primary component is silicon dioxide (SiO2). However, due to differences in their crystalline structures, those with distinct crystal formations are called crystals, while those with less apparent crystal structures are called chalcedony. Agate is a type of chalcedony, specifically referring to chalcedony with layered or irregular banded patterns. Within crystals, variations in trace mineral content create different colors, such as clear quartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz, and black quartz. When crystals enclose visible mineral inclusions, they form beloved varieties like green phantom quartz, rutilated quartz, super seven quartz, strawberry quartz, rutile hair quartz, and more. Imperial Yellow Jade, a shortened term for Burmese Yellow Jade, is also known as Dian Hong Yu. It is a cryptocrystalline yellow chalcedony found in the Yunnan and Myanmar regions, a relatively newly discovered mineral in recent decades. Its beautiful yellow hues are diverse, ranging from bright yellow and egg yolk to orange-yellow and lemon-yellow. Due to its fine texture, finished pieces after carving and polishing are often breathtakingly stunning!