Red sugar Nephrite Jade "Lucky Pig" Carved Pendant
This adorable pendant is hand-carved from natural nephrite jade in a rich, deep amber-brown tone known as "red sugar jade" (红糖玉) — a warm, honey-like coloration that glows beautifully in natural light. The stone has exceptional translucency, with a mirror-like polish that brings out its inner warmth and depth.
The carving depicts a plump, round-bellied lucky pig (福猪) — a beloved symbol of good fortune, abundance, and happiness in Chinese culture. The pig's chubby cheeks, curled snout, and rounded body are rendered with a smooth, tactile quality that makes it irresistible to hold. The back is rounded and smooth, and the piece has a satisfying, substantial weight in the hand.
Strung on a black and red braided cord with a carnelian bead accent, this piece is as charming as a gift as it is as a personal talisman.
- Material: Natural nephrite jade — "red sugar" amber-brown (红糖玉)
- Carving: Plump lucky pig (福猪) — fully three-dimensional
- Symbolism: Good fortune, abundance, and happiness
- Cord: Black and red braided cord with carnelian bead accent
- Dimensions: 29.8 mm × 26.4 mm · 14.6 mm height
- Weight: 21 g
- One-of-a-kind: Natural color depth and tone vary with each stone