Shaped Pendant - Gourd Taiwanese Purple Jade Snowflake / Easy to Pair, Double-Sided Wearable /

[Brand Name: Yu Ning Shi], 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 artist with over thirty years of experience, creates delicate and intricate works. He skillfully incorporates the natural colors and textures of the stone into his designs, resulting in lively and dynamic carvings. Jewelry designer Penny Huang draws inspiration from natural gemstones like jade, pearls, and crystals. She combines these with handcrafted weaving techniques using silver and jade threads to create exquisite, textured jewelry suitable for any occasion. These natural gemstone pieces are durable, easy to maintain, and come in a variety of styles, frequently released and highly favored by fans. **Shaped Pendant Series** Geometric, linear designs in various sizes. A touch of artistry, small and unique, perfect for work or leisure, suitable for ages 5-45. **Product Information** Material: Taiwanese Purple Jade Snowflake Dimensions: 1.4 cm (width) x 1.1 cm (thickness) x 2.7 cm (height) (3.2 cm height including the silver-plated K alloy bail) Craftsmanship: 100% Hand-carved creation Quantity: __Only one available!__ Packaging Includes: ◆ Certificate of Authenticity ◆ Product Box ◆ Product Pouch **◈ Necklace not included. You may add a 925 sterling silver or stainless steel chain by clicking the link below. ◈** https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=rzc7Si&tab=product // Explore More Shaped Pendants // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?pcid=2HyqHJ&tab=product // Discover Gourd-Shaped Items // https://www.pinkoi.com/store/jadegaze?tag=%E7%A6%8F%E6%B0%A3&i18n_tag=%E7%A6%8F%E6%B0%A3 《Artist Profile: Xie Zhong-Ren》 1973 Born in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County 1988 Studied jade carving techniques in Taipei 1993 Pursued advertising design in vocational high school, integrating design concepts into his work 1994 Established his own studio 2000 Awarded "Excellent Work" in the Craft category at the 14th Nan-Ying Art Exhibition for "Ready to Strike" August Participated in a joint jade exhibition at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 2001 Invited to the Hualien International Arts Festival for live carving in the local creation area 2002 Selected for the "Dream of Craftsmanship" award at the 10th Taiwan Craft Design Competition. January: Joint jade exhibition at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau. May: Joint exhibition of stone carving and jade at the Changhua County "Flower and Tree Carnival." October - December: Invited by the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Foundation and Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau for the "Stone Garden" exhibition, displayed in department stores across Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan. 2003 Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute to exhibit works such as "Lotus Ecological Charm" at the "Taitung Local Craft Exhibition" in the Presidential Office. 2004 March - June: Featured in the National Education Radio program "Arts and Culture Corridor - Xie Zhong-Ren Jade Stone Carving Exhibition." Selected for the "Dream of Craftsmanship" award at the 12th Taiwan Craft Design Competition. October 2004 - January 2005: Solo exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. 2005 Invited by the National Taiwan Museum to exhibit his local carving "Taiwanese Snacks - Braised Pork Rice." June - September: Participated in an exchange with the National Museum of the Czech Republic, exhibiting "Face of Sherlock Holmes Exhibition." Launched the brand "[Brand Name: Yu Ning Shi]" with counters in department stores. Mid-December: Exhibited at the Pacific Sogo Department Store's "Craft Master" exhibition. 2007 Invited to participate in the "Craftsmanship at Arm's Length - Applied Crafts for Daily Life" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute at the Executive Yuan Art Gallery. 2008 His work "Japanese-Style Nigiri Sushi" was selected for the "Taiwan Craft Competition" by the National Taiwan Craft Research Institute. 2012 Received an "Award of Selection" in the Traditional Craft category for his work "Half-Thought" at the "Taiwan Craft Competition" by the Ministry of Culture and the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center. Received an "Award of Selection" in the Craft category for his work "Tranquil Mountain and Water" at the 21st Tainan City "Nan-Ying Award." 2013 Exhibited at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in the "Cross-Strait Jade Carving Exchange Masters Gathering," invited to exhibit 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 as part of the "Gathering Around the Hearth - Sustainable Craft Exhibition," showcasing three works: "Japanese-Style Nigiri Sushi," "Handmade Small Mochi," and "Leaping Moment." 2017 His work "Lingering Lotus in Spring" received an "Honorable Mention" at the Taoyuan City Taoyuan Art Exhibition. 2018 Held the solo exhibition "Xie Zhong-Ren Jade Carving 30 Years - Continuation of Culture" at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. 2019 January - June: Invited by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center to exhibit his work "Auspicious Dragon Presents Wishes" at the Presidential Office Art Gallery as part of the "Feast · Happiness" exhibition. 2020 Featured in the "Joyful Heart, Radiant Art - Taiwanese Craft Development Association Boutique Exhibition," held jointly at the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau (July 29 - August 16) and the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center's Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch (October 6, 2020 - February 28, 2021). 2021 October - November: Exhibited his work "Japanese-Style Nigiri Sushi" at the "Creative Regeneration Green Craft" exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center. "Handmade Small Mochi" was selected for the 2021 Taiwan Craft Competition and toured at the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center's Taipei Contemporary Craft Design Branch, Xinyi Eslite Xinyi Store, Tainan Ximen Store, and Taichung Store. **Important Notes** ※ Product photos may exhibit color variations due to different screen displays. The actual product color should be considered the final reference. ※ Each piece is hand-carved, and sizes may vary slightly. Natural jade stones possess inherent variations in patterns, inclusions, crystals, or ice cracks and clouds, as well as slight color differences, which are all normal phenomena. Each piece and its color are unique. The actual item received is the definitive reference. __※ If you have any questions about the product, please contact us before purchasing. As each jade piece is meticulously handcrafted through complex procedures, beautiful works are hard-won. 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