Vintage Chinese Jade Animal Bead, Tortoise Shell Beautiful and one of a kind strand of handcarved Antique Jade beads in the shape of a Tortoise Shell. We prefer to display it as decor rather than wear but you can do both.
Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind piece of art. Comes ready to gift in blue velvet jewelery box.
DIMENSIONS: Strand Length: 20 (in)Bead Width:1/4 (in)Bead Depth:1/4 (in) strand contains 24 beads
MATERIALS: Hand carved jade
ORIGIN: China
CIRCA: 20th Century
FACTS & HISTORY: For the Chinese, the tortoise is sacred and symbolizes longevity, power, and tenacity.
Another aspect of the tortoise is its long life, endurance, and wisdom. Tortoises and turtles are revered for their long lives. Their shells also represent protection.
In addition, in Buddhism, there is a story of a turtle that reminds us of how precious life is. A human birth is said to be as rare as a blind turtle in a vast ocean that swims up and pokes its head out of the center of a single yoke floating on the surface of the water.
