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| Jadeite jewelry at attractive discount |
On the west side of Wangfujing Street lies a jewelry shop named Heng Fu Sheng, or "everlasting wealth and prosperity" in English. The shop mainly sells necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.
On the necklace pendant section, I found a large variety of jadeite pendants in showcases. The designs included Buddha (fit for women), Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy, fit for men), and the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, such as rat, ox, tiger and rabbit.
The most appealing pendant to me was a Pixiu, the fortunate animal in Chinese legend. With a dragon's head, a deer¡¯s ears, a goat¡¯s horns, a lion¡¯s body, a phoenix¡¯s tail, a tiger's paws, and a pair of wings, a Pixiu can ward off evil and increase wealth for its owner. This Pixiu in jasper and yellow looked very exquisite and vivid. The price tag for it was RMB 2,800, but customers could have it for 60% off.
The shop also sells grade-A jadeite bracelet at 500 yuan each.
What I appreciated
Exquisite jadeite jewelry, attractive discount
What customers appreciate
Graceful jadeite jewelry, huge discount |
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| These are not mass-produced |
Wandering around Athena Xu is like walking inside a private room, with accessories, hats and home furnishings cleverly draped all through the boutique.
All pieces inside are unique, hand-crafted from a variety of materials, including leather, silk, chiffon, and ribbon. The accessories are adorned with glass beads, crystal and pearls to give off their own distinctive feel. You can even create their own design, which Athena Xu then makes according to your specifications.
Prices for hats and scarves start at RMB 165, and jewelry cost ranges from RMB 80 to RMB 735. Although certainly pricier than mass-produced products, such as those at the nearby Yaxiu market, these beautiful pieces provide a unique feel in a world where everything is mass-produced the same way.
What I appreciate
The handmade crystal necklace
What customers appreciate
Various accessories made from great craftsmanship |
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| Jade for your Health and Happiness |
Jade is arguably the most popular precious stone in China, deeply entrenched in the Chinese culture over the past thousands of years. In Chinese people¡¯s mind, jade brings health and happiness to its bearer. And everyone, tourists and Beijingers alike, can use more of these.
Ziyun Jewelry is a famous jade brand in China, known for its incredible quality. They offer jade jewelry in various designs, including bracelets, pendants, rings, and necklaces. As I visited its outlet in An¡¯zhen Hualian Plaza, I found a great selection of top quality jade jewelry on display.
According to the shop assistant, the uncut jade comes from Burma, where the highest quality jade is found today. Ziyun¡¯s jade makers then process these in Beijing.
The dominant colors featured in Ziyun Jade Jewelry are transparent green, white, yellow, and orange. The shop assistant recommended a jade decoration: a mother pig feeding her nine babies. The amazing part is that every pig is in a different color. The mother is in white, and the little pigs in black, red, yellow, green, white, etc. Even a casual customer could see the difficulty in carving some of the finer details. The price for this decoration is RMB 15600, with no room to bargain.
Generally, prices for the larger jade decorations range RMB 10000 to RMB 40000. Jade jewelry prices range from RMB 1000 to RMB 10,000 and more.
What I appreciated:
Exquisite pig jade decoration
What customers appreciate:
Good quality, various levels of price |
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| A Huge Gold & Jewelry Shop |
Located at the northeast corner of Caishikou Intersection, Xingbaixuan Gold & Jewelry Shop is a huge store selling gold, platinum, jadeite and crystal jewelry. Every category has a wide range of patterns for customers to choose from.
The eastern section in the shop specializes in jewelry made from jade, such as necklaces, pendants, and bracelets. Chinese people consider jade a symbol of auspiciousness which will bring safety and health, while westerners admire its grace, mystery, and romantic nature.
The pendant patterns are mainly divided into two categories: Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, and Pi Xiu, God¡¯s animals in ancient Chinese legends which will absorb and keep wealth for you. Prices for jadeite Pi Xiu range from RMB 550 to RMB 4380. And the most valuable Guanyin pendant costs 180 thousand yuan. The green, fine jadeite Guanyin looks shining and translucent, while the halo around her head and the lotus pedestal under her crossed legs are made of platinum. Usually, patrons can enjoy some discount here.
The other parts of the shop carry various gold jewelry, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, eardrops, and commemorative coins. The jewelries featured include both Chinese and western designs, in many unique patterns. The price for G999 per gram during my visit is RMB 226.
What I appreciated
Solid gold and jadeite jewelry, elaborate designs.
What customers appreciate
Large gold & jewelry shop, a wide variety of patterns for choice, good quality. |
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| You Will Love the Stones here |
With over 1000 jewelry outlets across China, i-Stone is one of the best known brand names in China. I went to their outlet on WangFuJing Street, one of the first i-Stone to open in Beijing. A large selection of jewelries made of natural gems filled the store displays as I entered.
According to the shop assistants, the best seller in the shop is a necklace with a white butterfly jade pendant (RMB 80). Crafted exquisitely with pure natural white jade, this beautiful necklace put you closer to nature.
In addition to necklaces, they also offer bracelets, earrings, pendants, and other inexpensive to mid-tier jewelry. Prices range from RMB 10 to RMB 1000. The shop assistants speak basic English, and can help you pick out the most suitable jewelry for you.
What I appreciate
A large selection of gem jewelries and reasonable prices
What customers appreciate
A large selection of gem jewelries and reasonable prices |
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| Picking out Jade Gifts at Reasonable Prices |
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As I walked through the south gate of the Zhongguancun Walking Street Plaza, I saw Baoyixuan Jade Shop is near the entrance. The shop offers various jade jewelry, including bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and rings.
Jade is a type of precious stone commonly used to craft accessories in China. Prices typically vary a great deal, based on the quality of jade used. For example, I found several simple hand-spun necklaces with jade decorations for around RMB 150. They make great souvenirs or gift items.
High quality pure jade jewelry tend to be a lot more expensive. An quality bracelet, the most common jade jewelry in China, priced around RMB 5,000. However, some high-quality bracelets cost from RMB 23,000 to even RMB 600,000. The jade pendants in the shape of a Buddha, are regarded as good-luck charms, which are priced at least at RMB 100. The higher quality ones, though, cost more than RMB 5000 each. They usually show exquisite craftsmanship, and more intricate designs.
A professional shop assistant introduced a necklace with a green, transparent Buddha-shaped pendant to me. It's hand-made, about 3 cm long, which costs RMB 238.
The store does have some foreign visitors on occasion, so their shop assistants can just speak a little English. They offer 20% discount on expensive items that cost more than RMB 1000.
What I appreciated:
The pendant with a sheep character
What customers appreciate:
Reasonable prices, good quality
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| Huiboli Jewelry Shop |
Huiboli Jewelry Shop specializes in precious and semi-precious stones and metals: palladium, diamonds, platinum, silver, and jade. They provide both wholesale and retail services.
The shop is spread on two floors. On the first, they carry pure gold, diamonds, platinum, and jade. On the second level, they offer silver jewelry. All items are designed and made by Beijing Huiboli Jewelry Co., Ltd. Quality is guaranteed.
When customers purchase RMB 1000 of merchandise for the first time, they benefit from wholesale prices.
What customers appreciate
A wide variety of silver jewelry to choose from, guaranteed quality, exquisite designs, reasonable prices. |
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| Chinese Gold Jewelries for Gifting |
Laofengxiang started its jewelry business in the Qing dynasty, 150 years ago. The brand name is famous for the high quality of its gold jewelry, especially its 24k gold jewelry.
In the glass counters of the shop, you will find necklaces, bracelets, rings, and slides in various designs. Their bracelet and slide models are very Chinese in inspiration. Many bracelets are designed after dragons and the phoenix bird. Some are sculpted in the shape of a plum blossom.
The jeweler also offers bracelets for new born babies: this model is christened Changming Zhuo, the ¡°bracelet which can bless baby with a long life¡±. Their slides are designed in the shapes of Buddha, lotus flowers, and pigs (the pig is an auspicious animal in the twelve-year Chinese astrology cycle).
Changming Zhuo and slides of Buddha will make good gifts for your friends and family. According to Chinese folk lore, they can bless and protect people who wear them. The price for gold is RMB 214 per gram (it may fluctuate, but not much).
The shop assistant was very patient and helpful.
What I appreciated:
High quality gold jewelry
Customers appreciate:
High quality gold jewelryand design of Chinese inspiration |
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