You are looking at a special antique jadeite pendant that has a lot of hidden auspicious meaning:

• Shape & Symbolism: The pendant is carved in the form of a Ruyi head / Lock shape. Traditionally, longevity locks are gifted to children or loved ones to symbolically "lock" them to life, protecting them from illness and bad fortune, while the Ruyi shape represents "as you wish" or good fortune.

• Material: It appears to be natural mottled jadeite or nephrite jade. The stone features a mix of a light, somewhat translucent celadon/seafoam green base, with darker green specks and patches of warm russet (brownish-orange) skin along the lower edge.

• Carving Detail: The front and back feature shallow, incised low-relief lines depicting a traditional pattern (likely stylized clouds, scrolling tendrils, or a phoenix/dragon motif). The edges are scalloped to form the cloud-like silhouette of the lock.

• ​Dimensions: the pendant measures approximately 3 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall.

• ​Suspension: It is strung on a wide, padded brown fabric cord secured with traditional knots through two drilled suspension holes at the top.