{"product_id":"wealth-god-hulu-gourd-pendant-necklace","title":"Wealth God Hulu Gourd Pendant | Chinese Fortune Charm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"editor-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pane preview-pane\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"preview\" class=\"preview-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Chinese Fortune Charm Symbolizing Wealth, Blessings \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese folk tradition, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Directions God of Wealth (Wu Lu Cai Shen)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis associated with prosperity coming from the five directions — north, south, east, west, and the center. The figure is traditionally connected with the wish for wealth, opportunity, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant pairs the Wealth God with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehulu (葫芦) gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most recognizable lucky symbols in Chinese culture. The word\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehulu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis traditionally associated with the sounds of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(福, blessings) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(禄, prosperity), giving the gourd a rich symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two motifs express the traditional wish for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efortune, prosperity, blessings, and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is crafted from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite copper (baitong) alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a silver-tone electroplated finish and an antique patina. The aged finish highlights the carved details of the Wealth God and gourd while giving the piece a vintage, old-world character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a conventional metal chain, it comes with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebraided cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat sits comfortably around the neck and can be adjusted for a more personalized fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite copper (baitong) alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilver-tone electroplating with antique patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFive Directions God of Wealth \u0026amp; hulu gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBraided adjustable rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 13 g (0.46 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Meaningful Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you wear it as a personal reminder of prosperity or give it to someone starting a new chapter, this Chinese fortune pendant makes a distinctive gift for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunar New Year, birthdays, business milestones, new beginnings, or anyone drawn to traditional Chinese symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it alone for a statement rooted in Chinese culture, or layer it with other meaningful jewelry for a more personal look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chinese Jewel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533161123937,"sku":"CJ-PEN-260907-002","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7411\/9265\/files\/wealth-god-hulu-gourd-pendant-necklace3.jpg?v=1788791360","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesejewel.com\/products\/wealth-god-hulu-gourd-pendant-necklace","provider":"Chinese Jewel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}