Jade Bead

☸ Ruyi Blessings – Hand-Carved Jade Bead in Light Green Elegance

☸ 19th–20th Century | India | Auspicious Symbolism

✦ Summary
An elegant and spiritually rich jade bead carved in the shape of a Ruyi hook—an ancient symbol of prosperity, power, and fulfilled wishes. Light green in tone with subtle variations, this bead was hand-carved in India during the late 19th or early 20th century.

✦ Size: 32mm x 11mm
✦ Age: 19th–20th century
✦ Material: Natural Jade
✦ Origin: India

✦ Properties & Significance
✦ Jade: Revered for centuries across Asia, jade symbolizes purity, balance, protection, and abundance. It is believed to attract harmony and shield the wearer from negative energies.
✦ Ruyi Hook Design: Traditionally carved into ceremonial objects and jewelry, the Ruyi represents “as you wish” and was often used as a blessing for longevity and successful endeavors.
✦ Light Green Tone: This shade of jade is associated with compassion, growth, and heart energy, enhancing the bead’s gentle but protective quality.
✦ Hand-Carved Finish: Smoothly worked with subtle detailing, the carving reflects skilled craftsmanship and traditional symbolism.

✦ History
Ruyi-shaped jade carvings trace back to ancient Chinese and Indian trade and spiritual exchange. These beads were often carried or worn as talismans by merchants, healers, and seekers of wisdom and fortune.

✦ Use
✦ Add to a sacred mala or custom amulet string
✦ Wear as a unique pendant for spiritual support and elegance
✦ Perfect for meditation, attracting peace and clarity
✦ A meaningful gift of blessings and harmony

✦ Custom Design
✦ We offer custom stringing, setting, and design consulting for your bead
✦ Combine with gold, coral, or turquoise for a unique statement piece

✦ Buy Now
Rare and full of meaning, this hand-carved jade Ruyi bead is more than an ornament—it is a blessing in physical form. A collector’s treasure and spiritual companion.