{"product_id":"traditional-chinese-shan-gui-charm-coin-necklace-pendant","title":"Traditional Chinese Shan Gui Charm Coin Necklace Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact, coin-shaped design and silver-tone finish make it a unique accessory for fans of traditional Chinese jewelry, art, and mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary version of a vintage item, not an antiques or an authenticated historical re-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"cultural-inspiration\"\u003eCultural Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"shan-gui-山鬼-mountaineer\"\u003eShan Gui (山鬼): Mountaineer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"based-on-traditional-chinese-charm-coins\"\u003eBased on traditional Chinese Charm Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symbols have meanings that are cultural and subject to personal interpretation and are not synonymous with protection, good fortune or other outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product-details\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite copper (copper-nickel alloy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-tone electroplating with enamel detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage-inspired, Chinese heritage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.18 oz (5.1 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.38\" H × 0.67\" W × 0.08\" thick (35 × 17 × 2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"care-instructions\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not wear jewelry when swimming, bathing or while sleeping.\u003cbr\u003eUse perfume, lotion and other personal care items before wearing jewelry.\u003cbr\u003eGently wipe with soft, dry cloth after use.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use any abrasive cleaners or enamel damaging polishing material.\u003cbr\u003eThe white copper does contain nickel. Nickel-sensitive people should take precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"for-whom-is-this-pendant\"\u003eFor whom is this pendant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mountain Ghost charm coin necklace is perfect for those who like Chinese mythology, classical Chinese literature, traditional decorative arts and Asian-inspired jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chinese Jewel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330372870241,"sku":"CJ-PEN-261016-001","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7411\/9265\/files\/traditional-chinese-shan-gui-charm-coin-necklace-pendant2.jpg?v=1792155114","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesejewel.com\/products\/traditional-chinese-shan-gui-charm-coin-necklace-pendant","provider":"Chinese Jewel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}