Pearl Clasp – Longevity and Happiness Design

Happiness is very important to everyone and it is believed in Chinese culture that it can lengthen your life.

The happiness symbol Chinese calligraphy is perfect if you want to have longevity. When you see it, you know to be happy and hence you will have a long life. The most famous happiness calligraphy was written by Kang Xi(1654-1722), the fourth Emperor of Qing Dynasty. It was believed as the best calligraphy throughout the Chinese history.

Kang Xi Emperor wrote this “happiness” in 1673 for his grandmother who was accidently suffered serious disease and the royal doctors had no idea on the treatments. He learned from a look saying that the king of the country was always blessed for thousands of “happiness”, he could give out some of them to somebody who needed his help and lengthened their life. So he kept his fingers crossed for three days and wrote a “happiness” with full of his love. His grandmother recovered immediately when she was given this word stamped with privy seal as her birthday gift for 60 years old.

So there is a Chinese proverb saying that happiness can bring longevity. You can see how much Chinese value Longevity and Happiness just according to it. It is a work of art as well as articles with use value. Not only in China, is it exported to many countries as a favorite medium for ornaments.

But it is very difficult to bring calligraphy scroll everyday, so with cathaygems.com, we have Longevity and Happiness designed pearl clasps available for you to wear Longevity and Happiness everyday.

Class, Stylish, Fashionable. The character for one side is “Longevity”, and on the other side, the character is “happiness,” all in ancient Chinese writing. These double sided pearl clasps will add some Eastern flair to your style! Both 925 sterling silver and 14k solid gold clasps are available online directly. View more pearl clasps here.

A 2-row pearl necklace made with this sophisticated silver clasp will made any woman standout. Love making your own pearl jewelry? Choose the kinds of pearl strands you prefer the best. These items will go great with any types of pearl necklaces! The clasp will not only work with pearls, but also any other types of stones as well. We can also CUSTOM MAKE any type of design for you. All you need to do is to email us at support@cathaygems.com with a picture or a sketch.

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