Precious Things

Mercury's Feature: Jade Treasures There are moments when we discover pieces that stop us in wonder. We will place them here, for your delight. Due to their rareity these are true one of a kinds - Scroll down, you'll see. 5 Colors of Eternity 71mmx40mmx8mm thick $159. Wow! This one is a beauty, and a colorists delight. The sacred Crane of Immortality sits grasping the Herb of Immortality within a garden of lotus blooms, set off by a peach blossom. Peaches are fairy foods, also granting immortality. Exceptionally rare red, green, yellow, pale lavender and a spot of black (on back) jade.

Lord of Mystery 58mmx43mm $159. Uncommonly sophisticated, here is a Chinese Dragon Lord of both Earth and Water, assuring it's owner's fierce ambition will be balanced by a generous spirit. The carving is exquisite, and the 3 jade colors are clearly distinguished on the back. Clasped in 18K yellow gold Rare smoky white/ pale canary/vein of red visible on the uncarved back. Quite luminous and attention grabbing, in a very subtle way.

Freedom & Power 74mmx48mm $169. Usually when this combination is seen the two are antagonists. By contrast this horse and dragon are too enthralled by themselves to quarrel over which is stronger. Both are powerful; one heralds freedom; the other emanates rule. On the back carved lotuses, sacred mushrooms and bats bearing joy adorn. In ancient China the Horse took the place of the present Phoenix, representing women, while the Chinese dragon stood for men. Perhaps this harkens back to that earlier symbology. Yellow/pale blue-green Clasped in 18K yellow gold.

Waters of Abundance 57mmx29mm $129 Such refreshing shades of jade host twin carp, lotuses and the world egg. What better luck in creative endeavors could anyone hope for? Skillfully carved-in-the-round. 18K yellow gold clasp. Greens/yellows/white

Celestial Sachet 53mmx34mm $149. Twin Pi xiu - the Chinese dragons of luck that bear good fortune frolic in the Garden of the Immortals. Carved in 3D as a sachet, you can put sweet smelling herbs - we like lavender - into the Sacred Fungus lantern shape. There is a small opening for herbs on the side just out of view. Gentle lavender/soft green HAS BEEN SOLD

Lady of Charm 64mmx46mm $129. The phoenix is the Sacred Animal of the South, the symbol of women and the harbinger of prosperity. Here a phoenix nestles atop a giant lotus blossom. The lotus symbolizes contentment and purity. it is one of Buddhism's 8 Precious Things. Icy moss green jade Clasped in 18K yellow gold. HAS BEEN SOLD

A Legend is Born 54mmx38mm $139. Just like their Western counterparts, Taoist alchemists were very fond of fantastical creatures with magickal import. These are hybrid monkeys and fairy dragons, bringing the gifts of both. They frolic about a bottle-gourd, the Chinese wizard's spirit carrying tool. Carved in-the-round in a very rare combination of lemon/white/apple green jade. Clasped in 18K yellow

Green Apple Wonder 47mmx36mm $135. Superbly rare - a Kylin (Chinese Unicorn), one of the 4 Most Sacred Animals, sits atop a World Egg carved in radiant apple green jade. The Kylin is the most benevolent of all creatures, will not harm a single living thing, lives by divine grace in its sacred K'un Lun Mountains and brought humans the gift of writing. Legend says it only ventures to this realm to herald the birth of a great sage. It grants compassion, foresight and gentle wisdom. Clasped in 18K white gold. Carved in-the-round. HAS BEEN SOLD

Precious Magickal Gems? Emeralds? Everyone would love to work with truly precious magickal jewels. The problem is they are often already set and, expense aside, you may not want to use them in a ring, pendant, etc.. To solve that, we offer the unset gem for you to use as you will. Our jewel comes with its own certification of authenticity, including image, and wholesale appraisal. Introducing... The Dragon's Gift 0.95 ct. Real Brazilian Emerald $459. Shot in morning light, our emerald is the prized possession of our white jade dragon figurine (not for sale). Emeralds are the premiere gems of healing, sacred to Isis, and believed to 'grow' health within the body and prosperity within the home. Almost a full carat, a gemologist's certification with image and wholesale appraisal ($479.06) are included. Our price is certainly lower than the thousands charged on the retail market for much lesser quality. It's uncommon clarity will be prized for healing use, and its color is a strong green, with the hint of blue seen in emerald from Brazil. 7x5mm oval size. HAS BEEN SOLD Special return policy: If you don't love it, you may return it within five days of receipt, including the certification and all packaging, undamaged and unaltered, by registered mail. After examination by our gemologist, if all conditions are met, we will send a refund check, less the $40. examination fee. Please e-mail us first before returning. Do not deviate from these requests or we can not refund. Bats? Dragon of Findhorn 73mmx59mm $169. A young dragon frolics in a fairy's garden, while a bat overlooks. This piece celebrates the fecundity the Chinese dragon's spirit brings, offers wishes for abundance (peach), joy (bat) and a life graced by the spirits (being set in the mythical garden of the fairies in the Sacred Mountains of the West). Carved in-the-round. Back view on Buy Page. Moss/olive green and greyish white jade Double Mischief 47mmx26mm $125. There's a legend wherein the fairy folk invite all the gods to a grand feast, where they serve a special fairy food: peaches that grant immortality. Monkey wants to go but isn't a god, so can not. Monkey steals a peach, eats it, becomes immortal and has been a god ever since. Here two monkeys toast their fortune. Lotuses and a bat of joy are on the reverse. Canary/white jade Fairy Deer with Twin Peaches 55mmx40mm $130. An unusual piece that feels more ghostly than real, befitting the deer's reputation. Deer are Taoist fairy creatures that aid the soul's passage to the Underworld. As an Underworld creature, deer are also bearers of wealth, and are often pictured with twin peaches. Those occur on the back side with a bat (see Buy Page), bearing wishes of a long. happy life. This deer also holds Herbs of Immortality in it's mouth. In Taoist myth, deer are the only creatures that can locate them, yet are rarely seen holding any. Moss/spinach shades on icy green/ spot of yellow-red. Something Unusual ? Quite.... Little Bear and Auntie Dragon 56mmx43mm $159. Here's a winged European species of dragon scolding a runaway bear cub - in solid virgin jade! The story is, Mother Bear left Little Bear with Auntie Dragon for the day. Being mischevious he decided to go exploring. Well, Auntie is having none of that! Carved beautifully in lovely lavender with spinach spots and veins, Bears are thought the secular equivalent of Chinese dragons, and both possess ample strength and bravery. The bear is just more of a prankster! Almost 14mm thick, translucent and shot on a US $20. bill to show it's subtle coloring. The Buddha's Hand 54mmx28mm $129. This is actually a sweet smelling citrus used to perfume many Chinese homes. It is highly coveted for the blessings it brings. A fairy dragon, for luck, crawls along the side of the piece. Very 3D, in shades of olive and honey. Clasped in 18K yellow. Perfume bottles? Traditionally perfume bottles, like amulets, were decorated with mythic motifs, We are proud to offer a gorgeous example at a price that is below wholesale, shipping included. Twin Monkeys of Fortune 69mm x 61mm x 16mm thick $295. Harbingers of frolic, mischief and money making flank an urn representing abundance. The bottle cap screws closed, and is perforated with holes for easy application. Try stopping with . a small piece of cotton to halt evaporation. Fine natural green/lavender jade in morning light, displaying a lovely translucence. Dogs? Year of the Dog 51mmx30mm $119. Charming piece of canary on white where multiple coins surround a Yellow Dog in a lotus garden. Representing the Taoist alchemical element Earth, this Dog possesses the best traits of the zodiacal animal and brings them, with wealth, faithfully to its owner. More coins, a lotus leaf and Herb of Immortality are carved onto the white back. Specially priced in honor of the Year! canary/white Animal Power Charms? Chinese Dragon Magick 54mmx33mm $115. One of the Taoist Immortals is a powerful necromancer who carries a bottle gourd with him in which reside the spirits of his helpers. Depending on the intent you will see this motif used accompanied by any one of China's divine animals and a bat image (assuring joyous workings). You will rarely find the popular motif in black jade - the Chinese color of mystery and magick. This one was custom made for us. On one side the dragon breathes out fire and a Thunder Pearl, on the back a lotus blossom. See back image on Buy Page. Black jade, clasped in 18K white Double Monkey Magick 58mmx32mm $117. Here we see the same theme with double monkeys, a fine wish for those born in Monkey Years (1920,32,44,56,80, 92, 2004)- or their closest friends, those born in Dragon or Rat Years. Translucent medium green Tigers? Royal Bearing 63mm circle x 12mm thick $169. Here is a tiger of both ferocity and beauty, in perfect keeping with the animal's magick. Walking over Herbs of Immortality, it's long-lived dominance is assured. Luminous celadon with a thick yellow 18K circle clasp.