Fortune, gathered and kept. A pixiu carved in white nephrite, curled against a smooth sweep of stone.

Material: Nephrite jade

Weight: 8.018g

Craft: Hand-carved in relief, a finely detailed head set against broad, polished surfaces

Cord: Comes with a black cord with gold trim. Cord style may vary from photo.

The pixiu is a mythical guardian in Chinese tradition, part lion and part dragon, with a legendary appetite for treasure. It is said to draw wealth in and never let it go, while standing watch against misfortune. Worn close, it becomes a quiet form of protection. White nephrite lends the creature a softness at odds with its fierce reputation, and a honey-toned bead above adds a point of warmth.

Part of the Nephrite Collection, where old guardians take shape in carved jade.

Most of the stone is left smooth. The creature appears only where it matters.