{"product_id":"vintage-monkey-king-celadon-jade-pendant-carved-nephrite-bead-gold-filled","title":"Vintage Monkey King Celadon Jade Pendant: Carved Nephrite Bead, Gold Filled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong (孫悟空) in Mandarin Chinese is a legendary mythical figure. Sun Wukong possesses many abilities. He has amazing strength and is able to support the weight of two heaven mountains on his shoulders while running \"with the speed of a meteor\". He is extremely fast, able to travel 108,000 li (54,000 km, 34,000 mi) in one somersault. He has amazing memory skills and can remember every monkey ever born. As king of the monkeys it is his duty to keep track of and protect every monkey. Sun Wukong also acquires the 72 Earthly Transformations, which allow him to access 72 unique powers, including the ability to transform into sundry animals and objects. He is a skilled fighter, capable of defeating the best warriors of heaven. His hair has magical properties, capable of making copies of himself or transforming into various weapons, animals and other things. He also shows partial weather manipulation skills and can stop people in place with fixing magic.\" ~Wikipedia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jade has been regarded historically as possessing mystical powers to ward off evil, and was considered by many as a metaphor for longevity, wisdom and purity.\" ~University of Cambridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous vintage nephrite\/jadeite bead with the carvings of The Monkey King is in wonderful condition. The bead is a ghostly celadon green that just glows and is carved on one side with great attention to detail. I was fortunately enough to purchase 8 of these beads. All the findings used are 14k gold filled except for the fob clip which is 12k gold filled. Expected vintage wear, no damages or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have gently wiped with soft jewelry cleaning cloth. Ready to clip on to your necklace or give as a gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complimentary antique style swivel dog clip, 12k gold filled, has been attached to this bead to easily clip on or off to any chain. The swivel dog clip allows this locket to easily be turned to the other side. This will allow the wearer to interchange the side of the design at any time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: I am not a gemologist, for this reason, I am selling this bead as a stone, not specifying the exact type of jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark(s): None. Dog clip is marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize Approximately: 2\" inches long (includes the fob dog clip), 7\/8\" inch wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Approximately: 10.28 grams, does not include the fob clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The last 2 photos are for illustration purpose only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant will arrive carefully presented in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Insurance is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to ask any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313379684518,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6544\/6054\/files\/il_fullxfull.4560232354_3zw3.jpg?v=1774025913","url":"https:\/\/norrykin.com\/products\/vintage-monkey-king-celadon-jade-pendant-carved-nephrite-bead-gold-filled","provider":"NORRYKIN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}