2012 will be the year of the dragon. Having been born a dragon, I'm supposed to be passionate, innovative, generous, self-assured, successful, etc... yeah, well... maybe I can claim a few of those great characteristics : ) If you ask some who know me, they would laugh and say, "That figures!" And I don't think they would mean it as a compliment ( : o) Here's a jump-start on the celebration... The dragon is a legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian monster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities. One of the most revered mythical animals of the Chinese is the dragon. It is believed to be once a real animal, but has become extinct. Some say the dragon was merely how the Chinese saw the alligators that came when flood season was upon them. That is why they are often called bearers of rain. The dragon, however, has grown to represent many things. It is sometimes called the Guardian of the East and symbolizes Spring, courage, and Imperial Sovereignty. From the mouth of a dragon can come royal edicts, prophecies, and proclamations of Heaven, fire, and clouds that bring rain. The eastern dragon, which is capable of great deeds if one treated him reverently, is very different from the western dragon, which is evil and kidnaps princesses. Phoenix - A legendarily lucky bird, the phoenix is the king of birds. It is said that the phoenix was formed with the essence extracted out of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth). Its head look like the sky; the eyes, the sun; the back, the moon; the wings, the wind; the claws, the earth; and the tail, the latitude. It is a divine bird. JADE, or "yu" in Chinese is also known as the "Stone of Heaven". Comes in many fine nuances of green, but also in shades of white, black, grey, orange, yellow and violet tones, Jade is a desired stone prized for thousands of year in China for its protective powers and healing qualities. It is also said to stimulate creativity and mental agility, and enhance one's health. Product Details The dragon and phoenix pendant can be separated, or as a gift to give Anyone. - Shape / Type: Pendant / Charm - Condition: brand new - Handmade: Yes - Material / Gem: Natural Green Jadeite Jade / Fei Cui - Made in china - Shipping/Handling FREE by standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery) - Grade / Type: 100% Grade A / Type A / Class A - Refractive Index: 1.66 - 1.67 - Specific Gravity: 3.33 - 3.34 - Color Variety: natural Green Color, Icy Variety - Size: ~ 37.5 x 24 x 18 mm - Weight ( g / ct ): ~ 23.8 g / 119 ct - Luster: Glassy Luster - Surface Texture: Medium Grain - Condition: Excellent - Accessory: with adjustable necklace cord Shipping Policy Shipping/handle fee is charged based on chargeable weight (not net weight), chargeable weight is listed in item description above, s/h fee rate chart is listed below EMS: express mail service, 4-8 days to USA,Canada, UK, Australia etc., S/h fee to other counties varies Standard int'l shipping: 10-18 days to worldwide for packages below 2kg. S/h fee for packages over 2kg to other countries than USA varies Combined Shipping Combined s/h fee is charged based on the total of chargeable weight For example, one order has 3 items: Item #1, a jade pendant, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #2, a jade necklace, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #3, a jade bangle, chargeable weight is 200grams The total of chargeable weight is: 100+100+200=400grams Registered mail (free online tracking number, $1.5 value) All of our packages will be shipped by registered mail with online tracking number ($1.5 value), sorry we do not send packages unregistered. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with our products, please email us immediately, and return them within 7 days from the date you receive them for a full refund. No restocking fee will be charged.