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Dragon Holding a pearl: Bright rhodium with 22kt gold highlights.

Symbolism: Wealth, Success, and Prosperity. Dragon holding a red crystal in its claw. It is also believed that the symbol of a Japanese dragon holding a crystal or a pearl in its claw represents wealth, success, power, and prosperity. Keeping this symbol in the east side of your house will attract all of this in your life. What Does a Dragon Holding a Gemstone Orb Mean? In feng shui, a dragon holding an orb could mean various things depending on the gemstone. A dragon with a tiger’s eye stone represents courage and a clear mind. A dragon with a turquoise stone symbolizes good health. The dragon itself is a potent symbol of power, success, and wealth.

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Eastern Mysticism meets Western Alchemy

Dragons possess transformative qualities, the ability to shed scales and become more powerful and dynamic. Restoring dragons allows us the opportunity to harness that energy for our own purposes and further perpetuate the belief that dragons are real.

One of the most iconic depictions in dragon mythology is that of the dragon holding a pearl. Originating from Chinese mythology, the actual meaning of the pearl is a topic of great debate among dragon lovers. In early Chinese mythology stories, dragons controlled water. The moon was symbolic of water, and therefore an desired object for a dragon.

Chinese Dragon Holding Orb

The image can also be seen on the coat of arms of Chinese emperors as early as the Han Dynasty. In this case, the dragon and the pearl represent two things needed to successfully rule: authority and wisdom.

With the introduction of Buddhism in to traditional Chinese culture during the Tang Dynasty, the pearl can be seen bursting in flame. While some say the flames depicts the sun, others suggest this represents the ‘divine pearl’ of Buddhist faith, the jewel that grants all desires. One story speaks of dragons “in pursuit of effluent jewels and orbs that appear to be whirling in space, and that were supposed to be of magic efficiency, granting every wish.” This would explain why the dragon’s expression is so intense! Defining the precise meaning of the pearl defeats the purpose of why we enjoy dragon mythology. Meanings attributed to the pearl may change over time, but the fundamental desire to obtain does not. The pearl is truly in the eye and in the mind of the beholder.

Dragon holding a pearl rescued from the Dong Tai Antique Street Market in Shanghai.

Journey to the east, in search of dragons

These dragons were found lying neglect in one of the narrow alleyways of the Dong Tai Antique Market in Shanghai. They are a bronze cast alloy with a patina to make them look “ancient”; as if they had just been dug out of the ground. In our view, a patina on a dragon’s body undermines what makes dragons so unique. Image plucking the plumage off a peacock, would it be as vibrant?. Dragons are the same in this way. Holding these dragons, one could imagine that they too understood that their full splendor was not expressed in the way that tradition intends.

Dragon holding a pearl: Ruthenium with 22kt gold highlights

Since we are by trade western alchemists (electro-platers) focused on the transformation of liquid gold into solid gold we simply could not let these poor dragons remain tarnished and neglected. So the ugly dark patina was completely but gently removed. Next the head, pearl, claws and top ridges of its scales were polished to a mirror finish.The rest of the dragon was deliberately left a satin bead blast to provide contrast and depth. Since the mythology stories vary, we thought it was appropriate to electroplate these dragons in four different colors: 18kt Medici gold, rhodium, platinum and ruthenium. The polished areas were further accentuated with a selective plating of gold or rhodium where appropriate. These combinations provided the best solutions for restoring the regal and splendid appearance of the dragons. These surface contours are greatly enhanced using modern electroplating methods to amplify every detail.

In our view what makes these dragons so special is their inherently beautiful presence, their coiled power, and the guardians of good fortune.

Ah dragons, whether it be guarding riches or obtaining wisdom they are truly ancient and timeless symbols of desire and beauty. Find your dragon and send him to us!

Dragon holding a pearl: Gold, rhodium, platinum and ruthenium plated dragons

REFERENCES

Welch, Patricia Bjaaland. Chinese Art: A guide to motif and visual imagery. Tuttle Publishing, 2008.

Bates, Roy. All About Chinese Dragons. China History Press, 2007.

Williams, Charles Alfred Speed Williams. Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages. Tuttle Publishing, Second Edition, 2006.

Ingersoll, Ernest. Dragons and Dragon Lore. Payson & Clarke, 1928.

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Japanese Dragon Holding Orb

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Council of Worms
The Dark Queen
Two elves before a Dragon statue
Dragon flaming at a dwarf
Female mage firing magic at a skeletal Dragon
Blue Dragon and Skeletal Dragon in swamp
**Tan Dragon destroying a boulder
**Man standing with winged serpent
**Dragon meeting with a band of people

~ Pink/Purple ~

**Purple Dragon talking to a man

~ Red ~

Red Dragon comingout of an egg
Red Dragon flaming
Red Dragons flyingtowards a starry lake
Red Dragon witha city behind, either futuristic or present day
Red Dragon coming uponan unsuspecting mortal
Red Dragon archingover mortal
Red Dragon comingup out of a city
Same picture, but with more detail
Same picture,only dragon is larger
Red Dragon attackingman on horseback
Red and black stripedDragon
Red Dragon....
Red Dragonwith a Warrior
Red Dragon flamingat something
Red Dragon comingout of the clouds...
Red Dragon hoardingtreasure
Red Dragon fightinga man in armor
Red Dragon inflight, dark
Red Dragon screaming defiantly from a ledge
Red Dragon behind what looks like a father and his daughter
**Red Dragon attacking a man

~ White/Silver ~

Silver Dragonwith naked female
White Dragonsin a Cloud
White Dragon..Defensive on rocks
Silver metallic Dragon with female rider
Silver Dragon w/Wizard
**White dragon talking with maiden

~ Black ~

Black Dragon attackingchildren
Black Dragons attackinga Castle
Black Dragon attackinga female
Black Dragon attackinga castle
**Black Dragon attacking people in some ruins

~ Blue ~

**Blue Dragon guardingit's hoard
Blue Dragonattacking
Blue Dragon risingout of water
Blue Dragon withrider
Blue Dragon holdingan orb
Blue Dragon and rider bearind down on fighter
Blue Dragon with rider and companion
**Ice caves with Wyverns

~Green ~

Green Dragon flamingat a bee
Green Dragon w/Warrior and Druid
**Green Dragon resting on rocks
**Green Dragon in flight attacking paladin

~Gold/Yellow ~

Gold Dragon on lookoutor posing
Gold wingedSerpent

~ Pern Pictures ~

Dragons fightingThread on Pern
The White Dragon,Ruth, on Pern
Gold Dragon flyingon Pern
Dragons in the cloudson Pern

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