Nephrite Pendant chlorite strand It is also the birth

It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio

and shows some traces of lacquer and gold leaf over wood

Made in Venice and traded to Mali

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac of the Rooster are practical

Nephrite Pendant chlorite strand It is also the birthMeasures approx. 2 1 4" x 1 3 4" x 5 8" Jade has always had a very special significance in Asia, comparable with that of Gold and Diamonds in the West. Today, this gemstone is regarded as a symbol of the good, the beautiful, and the precious. In folklore, Jade embodies the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage, yet it also symbolizes the female erotic. Jade is also believed to be a lucky stone, and encourages good