{"product_id":"australian-black-jade-dragon-knot-pendant-zhuang-jia","title":"Australian Black Jade Dragon Knot Pendant | Zhuang Jia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sculptural Australian black nephrite jade pendant by Zhuang Qingfang, inspired by the twisted dragon forms of ancient Chinese jade and transformed through his contemporary Zen aesthetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ancient dragon. An infinite path.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Knot Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e draws inspiration from the \u003cstrong\u003etwisted-rope dragon pendants (绞丝龙佩)\u003c\/strong\u003e of China's Warring States period—ancient jade forms distinguished by their flowing, coiled bodies and extraordinary sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zhuang Qingfang's interpretation, the dragon no longer simply circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body rises and turns into an \u003cstrong\u003e∞ infinity form\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a continuous visual journey without a beginning or end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the closed circle, heaven and earth turn in an endless cycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from Australian black nephrite jade from Cowell, South Australia, the piece brings an ancient Chinese jade language into a distinctly contemporary form—an expression of the Zhuang Jia philosophy of respecting the material, following nature and removing the unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Natural Australian black nephrite jade from \u003cstrong\u003eCowell, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Designed by Chinese jade artist \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Qingfang (庄庆芳)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Part of the \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Jia Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Inspired by ancient Warring States twisted dragon jade forms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dragon body forms an \u003cstrong\u003e∞ infinity symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sculptural hand-carved detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Continuous circular composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Adjustable cloth cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A contemporary interpretation of ancient Chinese jade culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Each piece has individual characteristics from the natural jade and hand carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Australian Black Nephrite Jade from Cowell, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Adjustable Cloth Cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50.3 × 34.3 × 10.6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Jia Collection by Zhuang Qingfang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Knot Pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural black Australian jade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved and polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular dragon composition with a twisting body forming an infinity-inspired loop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCord\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable cloth cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary Chinese jade art with ancient cultural influence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDesign Inspiration \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design originates from the \u003cstrong\u003e绞丝龙佩 (twisted dragon jade pendant)\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition associated with China's Warring States period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient dragon pendants often transformed the creature's body into rhythmic curves and flowing lines, creating a sense of movement within a compact jade form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhuang Qingfang takes this ancient visual language and simplifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's elongated body twists around itself and rises into the form of \u003cstrong\u003e∞\u003c\/strong\u003e. The open centre and closed outer movement create a dialogue between emptiness and substance—between what is carved and what is left untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the closed circle, heaven and earth turn in an endless cycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design can be read through several interconnected ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon\u003c\/strong\u003e — vitality, strength and transformation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfinity\u003c\/strong\u003e — continuity and the endless unfolding of life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircle\u003c\/strong\u003e — completeness, unity and cyclical movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen centre\u003c\/strong\u003e — space, possibility and the importance of emptiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntertwining form\u003c\/strong\u003e — the connection between opposing yet complementary forces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpward movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — growth, renewal and continuing forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reproducing an archaeological form, Zhuang allows an ancient idea to evolve into something that can be worn today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Knot Pendant captures the philosophy at the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Jia Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cultural reference is ancient, yet its silhouette feels remarkably modern. From a distance, the pendant appears almost abstract—a strong black circle intersected by fluid sculptural lines. Closer inspection reveals the dragon's head, curling body and intricate carved details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian black nephrite jade gives the design visual strength and depth, while its exceptional toughness allows the flowing form and carved details to be realised in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result sits between \u003cstrong\u003ejewellery, sculpture and contemporary jade art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient in origin. Modern in expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUse \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Collectors of contemporary jade art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Lovers of Chinese art and design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Statement jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Unisex styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Meaningful gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Collectors of dragon-inspired designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Those drawn to infinity and circular symbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Minimalist clothing where the sculptural jade can become the focal point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The adjustable cloth cord allows the pendant to be worn at different lengths and complements the simplicity of the black jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this pendant made from Australian jade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Dragon Knot Pendant is carved from natural Australian black nephrite jade sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eCowell, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho designed the Dragon Knot Pendant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed by \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Qingfang (庄庆芳)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a contemporary Chinese jade artist from Sihui, Guangdong, known for his distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e“Zen Jade” \u003c\/strong\u003eapproach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat inspired the design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant takes inspiration from the \u003cstrong\u003etwisted dragon jade forms of China's Warring States period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Zhuang Qingfang reinterprets the ancient form by allowing the dragon's body to spiral into an infinity-like composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the infinity shape represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e∞ form\u003c\/strong\u003e suggests continuity and endless renewal. Together with the circular structure, it expresses the idea of heaven, earth and life moving through an ongoing cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a chain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant comes with an \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable cloth cord\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen to keep the presentation simple and allow the carved jade itself to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCare \u0026amp; Longevity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Clean gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Store separately from other jewellery to protect the polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Avoid exposing the cloth cord to water for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Adjust the cord gently rather than pulling sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Although nephrite jade is exceptionally tough, protect the pendant from severe impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith appropriate care, the Dragon Knot Pendant can be enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eZhuang Jia Collection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Jia Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Australian jade into dialogue with the artistic language of \u003cstrong\u003eZhuang Qingfang (庄庆芳)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a contemporary jade artist from Sihui, Guangdong, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than two decades devoted to jade carving, Zhuang developed his distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e“Zen Jade” \u003c\/strong\u003estyle around a simple philosophy: \u003cstrong\u003erespect the material and follow nature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from Chinese Zen philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism, ancient jade forms, architecture and the natural world, he removes unnecessary complexity and uses restrained, gentle lines to bring \u003cstrong\u003ematerial, colour, form and meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e into harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Zhuang Jia, he applies this philosophy to \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian nephrite jade from Cowell, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e—allowing an ancient Australian stone and an ancient Chinese artistic tradition to meet in a new contemporary language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis aim is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo let every piece speak to people.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Jade – Ancient Stone. 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