Ting Ting Yu Li | Lotus & Dragonfly Carved Green Nephrite Jade Pendant

Ting Ting Yu Li — Lotus & Dragonfly Jade Pendant

A graceful meeting of lotus and dragonfly, inspired by the beauty of Chinese nature and traditional jade carving.

Carved in softly luminous pale green nephrite jade, this elegant pendant depicts a delicate dragonfly poised above an opening lotus blossom. The petals curve gently around a raised seedpod, while tiny round accents lend movement and rhythm to the composition. The contrast between the smooth, understated reverse and finely worked relief gives the piece a quiet sculptural elegance.

The Meaning of “Ting Ting Yu Li” (亭亭玉立)

The Chinese expression ting ting yu li describes a graceful, upright figure, much like a slender lotus rising above the water. It celebrates elegance, dignity, gentle strength and natural poise.

The lotus is beloved in Chinese art as a symbol of purity, renewal and resilience: it rises from the mud yet blooms clean and beautiful. In Buddhist-inspired symbolism, it can also evoke awakening and inner peace. The dragonfly, light and agile, suggests freedom, transformation and the fleeting beauty of the present moment. Together, the two create a poetic wish for a life of grace, clarity and quiet confidence.

Carved Details & Natural Character

The light green jade has subtle cloudy variations and small warm golden-toned natural markings visible in the photographs. Detailed raised carving captures the dragonfly's wings and the lotus petals, while the polished reverse offers a beautifully simple counterpoint.

The pendant is displayed on a rich brown woven cord accented by a translucent reddish-orange bead and an ornate metal-tone connector, as photographed. The result is a meaningful and distinctive piece to wear or collect.

Details

• Material: Pale green nephrite jade, described by the seller
• Motif: Lotus flower and dragonfly
• Theme: Ting Ting Yu Li — grace, purity and new beginnings
• Technique: Carved relief with sculptural lotus and dragonfly details
• Color: Soft translucent-looking green with natural color variation
• Includes: Brown woven cord and decorative accents as pictured
• Quantity: One individually photographed piece

Photos show the actual pendant. Surface markings and variations are shown as part of the individual stone. Material identification and treatments are based on seller-supplied information and have not been independently verified here. Symbolic meanings are cultural traditions, not guaranteed effects.

Because we work with natural materials, color, texture, pattern, shape, and translucency may vary slightly from piece to piece. These natural differences are part of the character of each piece.

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