Nian Goa Jade: One of Taiwan's most treasured jades. It's texture is indescribably smooth, refined, and warm to the touch; yet, it's incredibly durable and strong. One feels the story of the Earth itself in the palm of your hand.

Nian Goa Jade: One of Taiwan's most treasured jades. It's texture is indescribably smooth, refined, and warm to the touch; yet, it's incredibly durable and strong. One feels the story of the Earth itself in the palm of your hand.

Hand-carved in relief in Taiwan's prized serpentine Jade. This ancient yin-yang symbol evolved from the rainbow: "Where the rainbow ends, the dragon begins," goes the ancient saying. The two heads, at the end of the rainbow lead to wealth in double proportion. It's symbolic of  success in financial matters, and relationships between man and woman.  This pendant is beautifully symbolic and strikingly good looking. 

Formed from one of the hardest coral fossil stones. Millions of years ago, corals were transformed to agate jade. The age of the stone predates the Jurassic period, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. The size of the corals are testament to its great age. Truly a rare piece.

This treasure is a stylish one-of-a-kind Ancient jade trapezoidal pendant of milky blue chrysocolla chalcedony with an eclectic bright brown inclusion accent. Eastern Taiwan is one of the few locations on Earth that produce this prized gemstone. The blue contrasts playfully with the  trademark brown imbued by copper salts that blended deep in the tectonic plates of a prehistoric ocean.

Nian Goa Jade Cicada: Hand-carved from one of Taiwan's most treasured jades. It has a warm texture and is delicate to the touch. The crenellations are part of its natural grain. The cicada, like the phoenix, is a symbol of rebirth and longetiviy in West and East. Extraordinary to hold; comforting to possess. (Note, the lighter parts of the sculpture appear darker under ordinary lighting.)

Brilliant White Snowflake Jade: its great age, millions of years old, revealed by mild brown mineralization along its grain. The line patterning is smooth to the touch and part of the natural grain for this kind of jade. The cicada, like the phoenix, is a symbol of rebirth and longevity in West and East. Extraordinary to hold; comforting to possess.

This Cicada is Hand-carved from authentic Taiwan pink Rhodonite, or rosestone. Its rich coloration: lustrous and varied, glossy and smooth. Unique and beautiful, and like the phoenix, the cicada is a symbol of rebirth and longetiviy in West and East. Extraordinary to hold; comforting to possess.

Held in your hand, this little fellow a perfect piece for contemplation. Rosestone is lovely to behold and rare among stones It's found in less than four locations around the world. And, Taiwan Rosestone is the most ancient. He could sit happily on your desk reminding you -when things get busy- to let your mind slow down to let you think clearly. Rosestone forms in pink and black patchwork layers, occasionally striated by whites and browns. Your turtles' colorations are classic rosestone beauty. 

This reticent little guy makes for a loyal desktop companion. He'll help you manage your papers, or the deep beauty of his coloration and patterning will lead you quite moments of vacation-like contemplation, when you need to clear your mind. Owning this one is a privilege. He's hand-carved from one of Taiwan's most treasured jades. It has a warm texture and is delicate to the touch.

Carved from a single piece of superior grade Taiwan Black Jade, lid and body are skillfully crafted to create a scene in nature. More than just a functional teapot. Nephrite has been used by generations of scholars to enhance the excellent characteristics and benefits of tea. As a mineral, black jade releases far infrared waves, typically experienced in sunlight. They have been found to let water molecules group in smaller clusters. This natural effect tempers out bitterness, and lets flavors bloom. Your teas become the best that they can be, naturally.

This teapot was especially carved to bring you a scene from nature. More than just a functional teapot. Nephrite has been used by generations of scholars to enhance the excellent characteristics and benefits of tea. As a mineral, black jade releases far infrared waves, typically experienced in sunlight. They have been found to let water molecules group in smaller clusters. This natural effect tempers out bitterness, and lets flavors bloom. Your teas become the best that they can be, naturally.