Protected by the chi dragon, good fortune follows.
No matter your age or gender, everyone wishes for good fortune, and wearing jewelry with positive energy is one way to enhance your luck. Each year, GP DEVA unveils a new zodiac jewelry piece, and the 2024 “Fortune Dragon” collection draws inspiration from the auspicious mythical chi dragon, perfectly blending Eastern culture with the brand’s iconic motifs. Let the protective dragon accompany you in 2024, ensuring abundant good fortune throughout the year.
Legacy of the Dragon—Auspicious Chi Dragon
The mystical chi dragon symbolizes good fortune and power. In mythology, it is one of the dragon’s nine sons. Over the ages, the chi dragon has evolved into various names and forms. The “Fortune Dragon” jewelry collection by GP DEVA draws inspiration from the Warring States period chi dragon motif, featuring double chi dragons carved with vivid expressions and dynamic postures. The dragons’ forms convey a sense of auspicious clouds, enchanting all who see them.
The earliest chi dragon patterns date back over three thousand years to Shang dynasty bronzeware and later appeared on jade artifacts in the late Warring States period. The chi dragon design, with a dragon body resembling a tiger, is also called the “chi tiger dragon.” According to tradition, the Qin dynasty emperors decreed unique jade seals for each of the Six Dynasties, with emperors’ seals made from white jade, and chi tiger dragons as the handles—a symbol that later became associated with royal authority.
The “Fortune Dragon” pendant in silver features premium 925 sterling silver, with embossed detailing that captures the chi dragon’s upward, soaring energy. The main gemstone is vibrant and lustrous Mediterranean coral, which enhances the skin’s radiance and vitality. The design boldly incorporates a spring-like chain, adding visual dynamism and texture. The gold version uses silver with a gold plating, offering a warm, lively glow that exudes confidence and charm.
The “Fortune Dragon” pendant centers around a spherical Mediterranean coral bead, designed with a reversible setting that ingeniously showcases the symbolic meaning of the dragon turning between Heaven and Earth—a perfect circle representing completeness. Like many fine treasures in Eastern culture, such as glass beads or jade ornaments from Italy, it embodies collectible artistry.
In its design, “Fortune Dragon” gracefully incorporates Eastern cultural elements, featuring the charm of mythological stories and totemic graphics. It enhances the wearer’s presence with elegance and sophistication, expressing a unique combination of style and substance. Whether paired with simple, design-forward outfits, chic jeans, or soft, feminine Western attire, it provides endless styling versatility.
Next, we will introduce the legendary story of “Fortune Dragon” and the history of Mediterranean coral.
