Traditional Chinese Shan Gui Charm Coin Necklace Pendant

This antique style pendant is a fusion of Chinese traditional design elements and decorative enamelled features, inspired by traditional Chinese charm coins and the Mountain Spirit from classical Chinese poetry.

Its compact, coin-shaped design and silver-tone finish make it a unique accessory for fans of traditional Chinese jewelry, art, and mythology.

This is a contemporary version of a vintage item, not an antiques or an authenticated historical re-issue.

Cultural Inspiration

Shan Gui (山鬼): Mountaineer

The title character of a poem in a famous anthology of early Chinese poetry, the Chu Ci (楚辞), Shan Gui is a translation from Chinese of the title figure of this poem, and it means mountain spirit or mountain ghost.

The figure was traditionally believed to represent a female mountain spirit, but there are different interpretations of Shan Gui in the literary and artistic history. This pendant is not a representation of one specific historic portrait or image, but a modern-day artwork of the figure.

Based on traditional Chinese Charm Coins

Chinese charm coins are decorative coins with Chinese auspicious symbols, Chinese folk belief and Chinese traditional wishes which are known as hua qian (花钱) in Chinese. Many were created for symbolic, commemorative, and decorative purposes, rather than for the exchange of money.

The pendant is inspired by this tradition, and takes the form of a coin with a motif of a Mountain Spirit. It combines two aspects of cultural images in China while creating a modern fashion piece.

These symbols have meanings that are cultural and subject to personal interpretation and are not synonymous with protection, good fortune or other outcomes.

Product Details

This is a lightweight little pendent, weighing in at around 5.1 grams, which won't overpower a jewelry collection. It has a vintage style that complements simple everyday looks as well as other necklaces.

Care Instructions

Do not wear jewelry when swimming, bathing or while sleeping.
Use perfume, lotion and other personal care items before wearing jewelry.
Gently wipe with soft, dry cloth after use.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners or enamel damaging polishing material.
The white copper does contain nickel. Nickel-sensitive people should take precautions.

For whom is this pendant?

This Mountain Ghost charm coin necklace is perfect for those who like Chinese mythology, classical Chinese literature, traditional decorative arts and Asian-inspired jewelry.

It is also a thoughtful present for people who are interested in the symbolism of Chinese culture or unique and vintage-style accessories that have a unique design.