{"product_id":"ting-ting-yu-li-lotus-dragonfly-carved-green-nephrite-jade-pendant","title":"Ting Ting Yu Li | Lotus \u0026 Dragonfly Carved Green Nephrite Jade Pendant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTing Ting Yu Li — Lotus \u0026amp; Dragonfly Jade Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA graceful meeting of lotus and dragonfly, inspired by the beauty of Chinese nature and traditional jade carving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Meaning of “Ting Ting Yu Li” (亭亭玉立)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese expression \u003cem\u003eting ting yu li\u003c\/em\u003e describes a graceful, upright figure, much like a slender lotus rising above the water. It celebrates elegance, dignity, gentle strength and natural poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarved Details \u0026amp; Natural Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green nephrite jade, described by the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus flower and dragonfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ting Ting Yu Li — grace, purity and new beginnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved relief with sculptural lotus and dragonfly details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft translucent-looking green with natural color variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown woven cord and decorative accents as pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One individually photographed piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lansattic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57615666511944,"sku":"LAN-COL-JADE-LOTUS-DRAGONFLY-001","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/1132\/7304\/files\/lansattic-lotus-dragonfly-nephrite-1.jpg?v=1793773575","url":"https:\/\/lansattic.com\/products\/ting-ting-yu-li-lotus-dragonfly-carved-green-nephrite-jade-pendant","provider":"Lansattic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}