Nephrite Dice Charm

Well you've now hit the jackpot as today is your lucky day!

Nephrite jade is considered a lucky stone because of its deep cultural history, association with wealth and protection, and ancient healing beliefs. Valued for over 7,000 years, the Chinese associate nephrite with clarity of mind, purity of spirit, and a connection to heaven. Nephrite is believed to act as a shield against ill-fortune, negative energy, and doubt, safeguarding homes, property, and loved ones.

The pendant is a six-sided dice the earliest true six-sided cube dice appeared around 3,000 BCE in Mesopotamia. Early dice follow the rule of seven, where opposite sides add up to seven.

The dice face are 10mm wide, and is expertly done. It is made out of Nephrite jade, and as one of the toughest natural minerals, nephrite allows artisans to carve intricate lucky symbols that can be passed down safely through generations as family good-luck heirlooms.

Jadeite and nephrite are two distinct mineral species that both share the name "jade", though they differ significantly in composition, hardness, and value. Nephrite is actually the toughest naturally-occurring stone in the world and is less fragile than jadeite due to its interlocking fibrous mesh.

The bail and the jump ring are made out of 14K gold, and it is marked on the ring.

Don't roll the dice on this lasting, someone is bound to snatch this up.

Item Weight: 2.88 g