Ancient symbols, modern meaning
Jewelry rooted in Chinese symbols and Taoist tradition.
A journal on the symbols, materials and customs behind Chinese talismans: what each one means, where it comes from, and how people have worn it.
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PixiuWealthWealthPixiuDiscover Pixiu jewelry, rooted in a Chinese symbol traditionally associated with wealth, prosperity, and protection.Explore Pixiu
Feng ShuiHarmonyHarmonyFeng ShuiExplore Feng Shui jewelry inspired by harmony, balance, and the mindful flow of qi.Explore Feng Shui
ObsidianProtectionProtectionObsidianLearn about black obsidian jewelry, traditionally associated with protection, grounding, and clarity.Explore Obsidian
Red StringGood luckGood luckRed StringExplore red string bracelets and their Chinese symbolism of good luck, protection, and meaningful connection.Explore Red String
JadeWellbeingWellbeingJadeDiscover jade jewelry and its enduring symbolism of virtue, wellbeing, longevity, and protection in Chinese culture.Explore Jade
ChineseZodiacDestinyDestinyChinese ZodiacExplore jewelry inspired by the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, birth-year traditions, and personal symbolism.Explore Chinese Zodiac
The TaoWisdomWisdomThe TaoDiscover Taoist symbols, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements through a philosophy of balance, simplicity, and natural harmony.Explore the Tao
BuddhistSymbolsCompassionCompassionBuddhist SymbolsExplore Chinese Buddhist symbols, from the lotus to Bodhi beads, and their connections to compassion, wisdom, and awakening.Explore Buddhist Symbols
Our approach
How we write about these traditions
Every symbol here comes from a real tradition, with its own history and its own meaning. We write about them as culture and symbol, and we say where our information comes from.
We won't tell you a charm will change your luck. We'll tell you what people have believed it does, and why. The jewelry we're making starts from the same sources: traditional forms and materials, made to be worn every day.