Shaped Pendant - Gourd Red Agate / Easy to Match Gourd Brings Good Fortune /

Yu Ning Shi, a Taiwanese jade carving craft brand, meticulously hand-carves each piece from natural jade, ensuring every creation is truly one-of-a-kind. Master Xie Zhong-Ren, a Taiwanese jade carving artisan with over thirty years of experience, imbues his work with exquisite detail. He masterfully utilizes the natural colors and textures of the stones, crafting designs that are both flexible and vibrantly alive. Jewelry designer Penny Huang blends natural gemstones like jade, pearls, and crystals with handcrafted elements such as silver and jade threads. This fusion results in exquisitely textured pieces, perfect for any occasion. These natural gemstone creations are enduring, easy to care for, and offered in a diverse array of styles that are regularly updated, much to the delight of our patrons. **Shaped Pendant Series** Geometric, line-based designs in various sizes of jade ornaments. A touch of brilliance, small and unique, perfect for work or leisure. Suitable for ages 5 to 45. **Product Information** Material: Red Agate Dimensions: Width 0.8 x Depth 0.7 x Height 1.6 cm (including silver-tone K pendant bail, total height 2.1 cm) Craftsmanship: 100% Hand-Carved Original Creation Quantity: __Only One Exists!__ Packaging Includes: ◆ Artwork Guarantee Card ◆ Artwork Gift Box ◆ Artwork Packaging Bag **◈ This item does not include a chain. You may add a 925 silver or stainless steel chain by clicking the link below. ◈** https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=rzc7Si&tab=product // Products from the Shaped Pendant Series // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=2HyqHJ&tab=product 《Jade Carving Artist Profile》 1973 Born in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County 1988 Studied jade carving techniques in Taipei 1993 Studied Advertising Design in vocational high school, integrating design concepts into his work 1994 Established his own studio 2000 Awarded Excellence in Craftsmanship at the 14th Nanying Art Exhibition for "Waiting for the Moment" August Participated in a joint jade exhibition at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall 2001 Invited to the Hualien International Art Festival, Indigenous Creation Zone, for live carving demonstrations 2002 Selected for the 10th Taiwan Craft Design Competition "Dream of Craftsmanship" January Joint jade exhibition at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau May Joint jade and Luo Creek stone硯 exhibition at Changhua County's "Flowers and Trees Carnival" October-December Invited by the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Cultural Foundation and Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau for the "Stone Wonderland" exhibition, touring department stores in Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan 2003 Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute to exhibit works such as "Lotus Ecological Scenery" at the Presidential Office's "Taitung Local Crafts Exhibition" 2004 March-June Featured in the National Education Radio's "Arts and Culture Corridor - Xie Zhong-Ren Jade Stone Carving Exhibition" Selected for the 12th Taiwan Craft Design Competition "Dream of Craftsmanship" October 2004 - January 2005 Solo exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 2005 Invited by the National Taiwan Museum to exhibit the indigenous carving "Taiwanese Snacks - Braised Pork Rice" June-September Exchange exhibition with the National Museum of the Czech Republic, showcasing "Fuhrmans's Thousand Faces Exhibition" Launched the brand "Yu Ning Shi" and opened counters in department stores Mid-December Exhibited at Pacific Sogo Department Store's "Craft Master" exhibition 2007 Invited to participate in the "Craftsmanship Up Close - Applied Crafts for Daily Life" exhibition at the Executive Yuan Gallery, hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute 2008 His work "Japanese-Style Hand-Rolled Sushi" was selected for the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute's "Taiwan Craft Competition" 2012 Received an honorable mention in the Traditional Craftsmanship category at the Ministry of Culture and National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute's "Taiwan Craft Competition" for the piece "Half a Thought." Also received an honorable mention in the Craftsmanship category at the 21st Nanying Awards in Tainan City for "Tranquil Mountain Landscape." 2013 Exhibited at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall's "Cross-Strait Jade Carving Exchange Masters Gathering," invited to display in the Taiwanese Jade Carving Masters Zone 2016 Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute to exhibit works including "Japanese-Style Hand-Rolled Sushi," "Handmade Mochi," and "Moment of Leap" at the Presidential Office Gallery's "Gathering Around the Fire—Sustainable Craft Exhibition" 2017 His work "Remnants of Lotus in Spring" received an honorable mention at the Taoyuan City Taoyuan Art Exhibition 2018 Held a solo exhibition, "Xie Zhong-Ren's 30 Years of Jade Carving - The Continuation of Culture," at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall 2019 January-June Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute to exhibit his work "Auspicious Dragon Presenting Treasures" at the Presidential Office Gallery's "Feast · Happiness" exhibition 2020 Participated in the "Joyful Heart, Brilliant Art - Taiwan Craft Development Association Boutique Exhibition," jointly held at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau (July 29 - August 16, 2020) and the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute's Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch (October 6, 2020 - February 28, 2021) 2021 October-November Exhibited his work "Japanese-Style Hand-Rolled Sushi" at the "Creative Regeneration, Green Craft" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute His work "Handmade Mochi" was selected for the 2021 Taiwan Craft Competition and toured through the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute's Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch, as well as Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, Xinyi Store in Tainan, and Taichung Store. **Important Notes** ※ Due to variations in screen displays, colors in product photos may differ from the actual item. Please refer to the physical product for accurate color representation. ※ Each piece is hand-carved and dimensions may vary slightly. Natural jade stones may exhibit natural patterns, inclusions, crystallization, veining, or slight color variations. Each piece is unique with subtle differences in color and form; please refer to the actual item received. __※ If you have any questions about the product, please contact us before purchasing. As each jade piece is meticulously handcrafted through a complex and intricate process, please review the product photos and all notes carefully before confirming your order. Detailed communication prior to purchase can save considerable effort, expense, and time related to refunds/exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.__ ※ Respect for Intellectual Property Rights ※ This work and its associated photographs are protected by copyright. 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