{"product_id":"chalcedony-ping-an-kou-pendant","title":"Natural Chalcedony Ping An Kou Pendant Necklace | Chinese Peace Buckle","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"a-symbol-of-peace-harmony-amp-safe-journeys\"\u003eA Symbol of Peace, Harmony \u0026amp; Safe Journeys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePing An Kou (平安扣)\u003c\/strong\u003e, often translated as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“peace buckle,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a classic Chinese jewelry motif shaped as a simple, unbroken circle. Traditionally associated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epeace, harmony, completeness, and safe journeys\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is often given as a thoughtful gift for someone beginning a new chapter in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pendant brings this timeless symbol into a contemporary design, combining\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural high-ice chalcedony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eagate inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an electroplated copper-alloy setting. The translucent, cool-toned chalcedony gives the piece a soft jade-like appearance, while the layered detailing adds a refined traditional Chinese character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being a costume-style interpretation of Chinese culture, this pendant is designed as an everyday piece of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese-inspired jewelry with meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wear it on its own as a subtle statement, layer it with other necklaces, or give it as a meaningful gift for a birthday, graduation, new home, new beginning, or Lunar New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"symbolism-of-the-ping-an-kou\"\u003eSymbolism of the Ping An Kou\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circle has long been associated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewholeness and harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Chinese culture. The name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePing An Kou\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eping an\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(平安), meaning peace and safety, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekou\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(扣), referring to its buckle-like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, it represents a simple wish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay you be safe, may you be at peace, and may every journey lead you home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"product-details\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural high-ice chalcedony, agate inlay, electroplated copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 12 g (0.42 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinese Ping An Kou \/ peace buckle motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional Chinese-inspired, contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[Add chain material and length if applicable]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"care-instructions\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help preserve the stone and electroplated finish, avoid prolonged contact with perfume, lotion, water, and harsh chemicals. When not wearing it, store the pendant separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chinese Jewel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516110196833,"sku":"CJ-PEN-260903-002","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7411\/9265\/files\/chalcedony-ping-an-kou-pendant2.jpg?v=1788447055","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesejewel.com\/products\/chalcedony-ping-an-kou-pendant","provider":"Chinese Jewel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}