Vintage Buddha Jade Hand Carved Budai Hotei Pendant Smiling Laughing.

BUDDHA Charm Pendant-Vintage Carved Jadeite-Budai Putai Hotei-Chinese Happy Lucky Asia Deity-Huge Large BigJadeite symbolizes five virtues mercy, modesty, courage, valor and wisdom, it is said also to be a calming gemstone, genuine gemstones have healing properties and all of them are unique.

Jadeite, also known as the 'Stone of Heaven'. It is made up of interlocking micro-crystals formed under extremely high pressure and cool temperature over a long period of time. In China, Jade has been highly cherished for thousands of years. It is considered the most precious of stones, occupying the same position as diamonds are held in the West. People wore jade to attract love, luck, ward off evil and injury. In Central America, the Mayas, Aztecs and Olmecs valued jade above gold. It is believed there is a powerful mystical force within this gemstone.

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