Jewelry in Calabash Style from Oriental Pearls

Jigong is thought as a legendary monk who helped people with a magic fan and wine bottle in calabash shape.

The parent of Jigong still had no heirs when they were over 30 years old. So they crossed their fingers day and night and prayed Buddha for a son. One night, his mother had dreamed of a Buddist arhat and was presented a colorful lotus. After eating it, she was soon pregnant.

Jigong was born in February of 1133. His parent was so happy that they held a banquet to celebrate. A authoritative shaman came to this party and meanwhile named Jigong as “Xiu Yuan”. It was believed that Jigong was born with the command to arrest an albatross who was seated before the Buddha but secretly fled down to earth. After all kinds of catastrophe and poverty, Jigong finally completed his mission and did a lot of good things with the help of his magic fan and wine bottle in calabash shape during his lifetime. He was nicknamed as “Living Buddha Ji Gong” because of his boundless powder which relieved human being from distress, poverty and disease.

Because of Jigong, fan and calabash are considered as mascots which can ensure a lifetime of good luck, safety, health and happiness.

With CathayGems, we have earrings in calabash shape to bring you all kinds of the good lucks to you

This pair of earrings feature 6 pieces of hand carved Calabash shaped genuine coral beads at an approximate length of 2 1/4″. Three layers of 18k white gold are layered over the 925 sterling silver to keep them tarnish-free, making them suitable for the most sensitive ears. The coral beads are naturally made, click here to spice up your party attire or everyday apparel with this earrings!

In orient, the calabash symbolizes long life and wealth. Wear a finished pearl pendant in calabash design will bring good luck to you! This 9-10mm pearl pendant is crafted in base metal and inlaid with a tiny Cz diamond. It`s approximately 5/8″ x 3/8″ in two dimensions. The pearl is good quality in large size with high luster, in very round shape in the front which is also called as button pearl. The pendant setting has 18k white gold overlay for tarnish free. It will come with a free 16″ sterling silver chain, with 925 stamped on the clasp.

This silver pearl ring features 2 genuine freshwater pearls which look like a Calabash. Reveal yourself in this exclusive jewelry piece! Created from polished sterling silver, this ring comes in your choice of round shaped 6-6.5mm cultured freshwater pearls in a cluster. It measures about 5/8″ to 3/4″ in both directions across your finger. Today, the pearl is a universal symbol of innocence and purity. It is the birthstone for June and is considered the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 3rd and 30th wedding anniversaries.

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