Shaped Pendant - Gourd, Ice Jadeite Burmese Jade / Easy to Match, Gourd Brings Good Fortune /

Yunan Collection, a Taiwanese jade carving craft brand, meticulously hand-carves natural jade, ensuring each piece is one-of-a-kind. Master Xie Zhong-Ren, a Taiwanese jade carving artisan with over thirty years of experience, creates pieces of exquisite detail. He skillfully incorporates the stone's natural textures and colors, bringing a vibrant and dynamic life to his designs. Jewelry designer Penny Huang combines jade, pearls, crystals, and other natural gemstones with hand-weaving techniques using silver and jade threads. This results in exquisitely crafted, wearable pieces suitable for any occasion. Natural gemstones are durable, easy to care for, and come in diverse styles, with new designs frequently released, much to the delight of our fans. **Shaped Pendant Series** Geometric, linear designs in various sizes. A touch of brilliance, small and unique, perfect for work or leisure. Suitable for ages 5 to 45. **Product Information** Material: Ice Jadeite Burmese Jade Dimensions: 1.1 cm (width) x 0.8 cm (thickness) x 2.2 cm (height) (Including silver-plated K-alloy bail, total height is 2.8 cm) Craftsmanship: 100% Hand-carved Original Creation Quantity: __Only one available!__ Packaging Includes: ◆ Certificate of Authenticity ◆ Jewelry Box ◆ Dust Bag **◈ This item does not include a chain. You may add a 925 silver chain or stainless steel chain by clicking the link below. ◈** https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=rzc7Si&tab=product // Shaped Pendant Series Products // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=2HyqHJ&tab=product **Artist Biography** 1973: Born in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County 1988: Studied jade carving techniques in Taipei 1993: Pursued Advertising Design in vocational school, integrating design concepts into his work 1994: Established his own studio 2000: Awarded Honorable Mention in the Craft category at the 14th Nan-Ying Art Exhibition for "Poised for Action." Exhibited in a joint jade exhibition at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. 2001: Invited to participate in the Hualien International Arts Festival, demonstrating live carving in the local creation zone. 2002: Selected for the "Dream of Craftsmanship" award at the 10th Taiwan Craft Design Competition. Joint jade exhibition at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau in January. Joint jade and stone carving exhibition at the "Flowers and Trees Carnival" in Changhua County in May. Invited by Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Foundation and Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau for the "Garden of Stones" exhibition, held in department stores across northern, central, and southern Taiwan from October to December. 2003: Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute to exhibit works such as "Lotus Ecological Scenery" at the Presidential Office's "Taitung Local Craft Exhibition." 2004: Featured in the National Education Radio program "Arts and Culture Corridor - Xie Zhong-Ren Jade Stone Carving Exhibition" from March to June. Selected for the "Dream of Craftsmanship" award at the 12th Taiwan Craft Design Competition. Solo exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from October to January 2005. 2005: Invited by the National Taiwan Museum to exhibit his local carving, "Taiwanese Snack - Braised Pork Rice." Participated in the "Sherlock Holmes Exhibition" with the National Museum of the Czech Republic from June to September. Established the "Yunan Collection" brand and opened counters in department stores. Exhibited as a "Craft Master" at Pacific Sogo department store in mid-December. 2007: Invited to participate in the "Craftsmanship Up Close - Application of Living Crafts Exhibition" hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute in the Executive Yuan Art Gallery. 2008: "Japanese-style Nigiri Sushi" was selected for the "Taiwan Craft Competition" by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute. 2012: Awarded an Honorable Mention in the Traditional Craftsmanship category at the Ministry of Culture and National Taiwan Craft Research Institute's Research and Development Center's "Taiwan Craft Competition" for the work "Lingering Thoughts." Received an Honorable Mention in the Craft category at the 21st Tainan City "Nan-Ying Award" for the work "Serene Mountain Water." 2013: Exhibited at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall's "Cross-Strait Jade Carving Exchange Gathering of Masters," invited to showcase in the Taiwanese Jade Carving Masters section. 2016: Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center to exhibit at the Presidential Office Art Gallery's "Gathering Around the Hearth - Sustainable Craft Exhibition," showcasing three works: "Japanese-style Nigiri Sushi," "Handmade Mochi," and "Leaping Moment." 2017: "Remnant Lotus Spring" received an Honorable Mention at the Taoyuan City Taoyuan Art Exhibition. 2018: Held the solo exhibition "Xie Zhong-Ren Jade Carving 30 Years - The Continuation of Culture" at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. 2019: Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center to exhibit "Auspicious Dragon Presents Good Fortune" at the Presidential Office Art Gallery's "Feast of Happiness" exhibition from January to June. 2020: Featured 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) and the Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center (October 6, 2020 - February 28, 2021). 2021: Exhibited "Japanese-style Nigiri Sushi" at the "Creative Regeneration Green Craft" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center (October-November). "Handmade Mochi" was selected for the 2021 Taiwan Craft Competition and toured at the Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan Ximen Store, and Taichung Store. **Important Notes** ※ Product photos may exhibit color variations due to differences in screen displays. The actual product color should be considered the standard. ※ Each piece is hand-carved, and dimensions may vary slightly. Natural jade stones may have inherent variations in grain, internal crystallization, cloud-like patterns, or slight color differences, which are all normal characteristics. Each piece and its coloring are unique. The actual item received will be the standard. __※ If you have any questions about the product, please contact us before purchasing. 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