AntiqueAsian Turquoise Coral Large Dragon Solid Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

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Seller: joseeligogarciaciachino ✉️ (884) 100%, Location: Salinas, California, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 386253410620 AntiqueAsian Turquoise Coral Large Dragon Solid Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. Old sterling silver turquoise dragon pendant The Turquoise Thunder Dragon Pendant is a fantastic protection and prosperity piece! Thunder dragon or “druk” symbolizes prosperity and wealth. Turquoise has also been held as a sacred stone by ancient cultures other than the Tibetan.

Old sterling silver turquoise dragon pendant The Turquoise Thunder Dragon Pendant is a fantastic protection and prosperity piece! Thunder dragon or “druk” symbolizes prosperity and wealth. Hand made,  solid sterling silver with amazing coral eyes  Stunning turquoise on the front of this vintage dragon pendant. 3"inches tall with bale by 1"⅞W sterling silver chain is 18"inches long Total weight 34.7grams no marks but tested as sterling silver great addition to your collection ❤️ The dragon shares the cosmic stage with the serpent. According to a legend, when the Chinese monster Kung Kung battled with the emperor Yao and tore a hole in the sky, it was a dragon who replaced the cavity, causing daylight when it opened its eyes and night with their closure. When this great sky dragon inhaled, it brought forth summer, and by exhalation, winter.

The Egyptians regarded the lizard as a benevolent spirit, keeping watch over the house or hearth. Indeed this diminutive reptile, that basks in on the stone walls of houses or gardens in Mediterranean countries, drinking in the sunshine and snapping up little insects, has become a familiar, protective creature and a symbol of domestic happiness.

In the jewelry of Tibetan peoples, turquoise (Nepalese: tuto; Tibetan: yu) is visually the most outstanding material and distinguishes Tibetans readily from their neighbors who use turquoise only sparingly or not at all. The main source of this stone has been the Tibetan plateau. In Tibet, turquoise has been in use since ancient times: in the regalia of the first Tibetan kings; as propitiatory offerings to gods and demons; and as a tribute to other nations. Never having lost its prominent place in precious jewelry, it is still worn by the Lhasa nobility. For the Tibeto-Nepalese, who have imported most of their jewelry from Tibet, turquoise occupies a similarly important place.

Various beliefs about turquoise are shared by Tibetans and Tibeto-Nepalese. In many Asian societies the color blue is considered auspicious and protective; blue turquoise, therefore, possesses these qualities. Worn in a ring, it assures a safe journey; worn in the ear it prevents reincarnation as a donkey; appearing in a dream, it is auspicious; when found, it brings the best of luck and gives new life (in contrast, it is not considered lucky to find gold or coral); when changing its color to green, it indicates hepatitis, yet at the same time it draws out jaundice. Most importantly it can absorb sin. Strings of prayer beads should include turquoise. In fact, when worshipping the popular goddess Tara in her green form, because of the color association, it is desirable to do so with a rosary entirely composed of turquoise beads.

There exists as well the concept of living and dead turquoise. Living turquoise has a healthy blue color, whereas dead turquoise has turned either white or black. In the natural aging process of turquoise, exposure to light and body oils darkens the color, eventually turning it black. Tibetans compare this to human aging and death. Wearing "living" turquoise is therefore very desirable, as it will give long life to the wearer.

In general terms turquoise is a symbol of the blue of the sea and the sky. Infinity in the sky speaks of the limitless heights of ascension. The stone is opaque as the earth, yet it lifts the spirit high, laying bare to us the wisdom of both the earth and the sky. It is old, yet young.

Turquoise has also been held as a sacred stone by ancient cultures other than the Tibetan. It was sacred in Egypt along with malachite and lapis lazuli. It was sacred to the Persian culture, where it symbolized purity. American Indians believe it to be a protector and guardian of the body and soul. Gypsies wear this stone in their navels, believing it to be good for everything.

  • Condition: Used
  • Pendant Shape: Asymmetrical
  • Number of Diamonds: no diamonds
  • Closure: Spring Ring
  • Occasion: Wedding, Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day, Engagement, Confirmation/Communion, Christening, Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, Valentine's Day
  • Main Stone Color: Turquoise
  • Metal: Silver
  • Secondary Stone: Coral
  • Necklace Length: 18 in
  • Main Stone: Turquoise/Coral
  • Personalize: No
  • Main Stone Treatment: natural
  • Main Stone Shape: Cabochon
  • Pendant/Locket Type: Amulet
  • Style: Asian
  • Base Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
  • Features: Nickel-Free
  • Number of Gemstones: 3
  • Chain Type: Figaro
  • Main Stone Creation: no stone
  • Seller Warranty: Yes
  • Signed: No
  • Color: Orange
  • Cut Grade: Ideal
  • Material: Stone
  • Total Carat Weight: no diamonds
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Setting Style: Solitaire
  • Diamond Clarity Grade: no diamonds
  • Type: Pendant
  • Metal Purity: 925
  • Customized: No
  • Colored Diamond Intensity: no diamonds
  • Diamond Color Grade: no diamonds
  • Theme: Art, Bohemian, Ethnic
  • Collection: vintage Sterling Silver jewelry
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Country of Origin: China
  • Wholesale: No

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