Tengyun rides the foggy Eastern Dragon
Of all the animals, dragons are the most representative of Chinese.
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As one of the four spirit totems of Chinese culture, as early as the Neolithic period more than 8,000 years ago, Chinese has shown the worship of dragons.
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Mussel-shelled dragon in the tomb of Puyang, Henan
The Song Dynasty Luo Yuan once interpreted the shape of the dragon in "Erya Wing": "The horns are like deer, the head is like a camel, the eyes are like rabbits, the neck is like a snake, the abdomen is like a mirage, the scales are like fish, the claws are like eagles, the palms are like tigers, and the ears are like cattle."
It can be seen that in people's minds, the dragon is a collection of various animal limbs and organs, and its image is ever-changing and changeable.
The Nine Dragon Wall of the Forbidden City
Since ancient times, the dragon has been a symbol of imperial power, and the ancient emperor is known as the "True Dragon Heavenly Son", which is regarded as the embodiment of the dragon god.
Whether it is the decorative utensils placed in the court or the crowns worn by the emperors, the image of the dragon is everywhere.
The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty dressed as a scroll in the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing
In Chinese folklore, the dragon is not only regarded as a sacred thing, but also a spiritual beast that can soar through the clouds and ride the fog in the sky, chase the waves in the sea, and call the wind and rain in the human world, and is the embodiment of might, wisdom and bravery.
Cartier coral emerald dragon bracelet
In the history of development for thousands of years, although the shape of the dragon is constantly changing, its image of being brave and mighty in people's minds has never changed.
Folk dragon dance
Nowadays, the dragon ranks fifth in the zodiac, and has been given good luck, wisdom, longevity and other beautiful meanings.
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Treasure Guardian Western Dragon
Compared with the domineering power of the Eastern Dragon, the image of the Western Dragon is more like a winged dinosaur.
In the impression of Westerners, the wings of the dragon are very large, and the tail is long, the back and tail are with sharp teeth, the eyes are fierce, the face is vicious, and it is a proper dragon shape.
Influenced by different cultures such as Greek mythology, Babylonian mythology, and Celtic culture, its background and symbolic significance can be described as very different.
In Greek mythology, dragons lived in caves that contained many treasures, and dragons were regarded as the guardians of treasures.
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Original illustration by a jeweler
In the Christian view, the dragon is a symbol of evil and evil.
In the biblical book of Revelation chapter 12 verse 9, it is recorded: "The dragon is the ancient serpent, and its name is the devil, also known as Satan, who deceives the whole world."
Fire-breathing dragon
Later, as the number of Christian believers increased, the image of the dragon's ferocity and evil was deeply rooted in people's hearts.
It was not until modern times, with the beautification of dragons in Western fantasy literature, that people's attitudes towards the mysterious creature of dragons changed, and dragons gradually won people's love.
Dragon-themed jewelry appreciation
Although the appearance and meaning of the dragon in the East and the West are far apart, the mysterious animal image of the dragon also provides a steady stream of inspiration for jewelry designers, and many well-known jewelry brands at home and abroad have launched dragon-shaped jewelry.
Next, let's enjoy it with Mr. J
- Cartier
When it comes to Cartier's animal series, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely the most out-of-the-loop "cheetah" series.
But in addition to the "Cheetah" collection, Cartier's dragon-shaped jewelry is also very present.
The dragon-shaped Tanzanite necklace in Cartier's Naturalellement collection below can be described as Cartier's many dragon-shaped jewelry, and Mr. J's favorite one.
Dragon-shaped Tanzanite necklace
The tassel shape of purple Tanzanite is atmospheric and flexible, while the diamond-encrusted dragon head echoes the noble elegance, highlighting the ultimate luxury of fine jewelry.
Dragon-shaped Tanzanite necklace
Wearing such a necklace with a very oriental atmosphere on the body will definitely become the Dancing Queen who suppresses the whole scene.
Of course, equally domineering is the dragon-shaped brooch below.
The brooch is set with diamonds, opals and emeralds, the most prominent of which is the 88.58 ct giant opal in the middle of the emerald beads, which is brilliantly colorful and dazzling.
Dragon brooch
The diamond-encrusted dragon embraces a 37.07 ct opal and holds a huge emerald in its hand, as if to swear the ownership of the treasure.
Also set with emeralds and diamonds is the dragon-shaped bracelet below.
Dragon-shaped bracelet
However, the shape of the dragon is not as fierce and domineering as the previous one, and the sapphires embellished at the dragon's mouth show a noble and elegant atmosphere.
The image of this fire-breathing dragon outlined by 26.64 carats of rubies and diamonds is still the feeling of a Western dragon, but it is neither fierce nor mighty, it can only be said that each flower is in the eye.
Compared to the design above, the dragon-shaped emerald brooch below is much more cute and cute.
In particular, the diamond and black enamel-encrusted eyes are the finishing touches of the entire piece.
In addition to this, Cartier's dragon-shaped jewelry has these:
Cartier dragon jewelry
Cartier dragon jewelry
Cartier dragon jewelry
Cartier dragon jewelry
Due to the limited space, Mr. J will not take everyone to appreciate one by one, want to see more of Cartier's dragon-shaped jewelry, welcome to search in the jeweler's official micro and gallery Oh ~ ~
- Van Cleef & Arpels
Compared to the Design of the Cartier family, Van Cleef & Arpels' dragon-shaped jewelry is much more lively and unusual.
In particular, this dragon-shaped jewelry set with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds is perfectly set in emerald crystals of different sizes, and the color scheme is fresh and bright, and the shape is unusual.
Van Cleef & Arpels dragon-shaped jewelry
And this dragon-shaped brooch inspired by traditional Chinese kites, whether it is from the color combination of gemstones or the shape of the dragon, it is eye-catching.
Van Cleef & Arpels Dragon brooch
The body of the dragon carved from gold is embellished with emerald inlaid eyes, and the carved coral held at the dragon's claws is very eye-catching.
Van Cleef & Arpels dragon-shaped jewelry
Although the shape of the dragon is far from the image of the dragon in the East and the West, the metalworking process is a must, and the dragon scales are meticulous and three points into the wood.
Of course, the most domineering thing to say is the dragon collar below.
Van Cleef & Arpels Dragon collar
The shape of the dragon is typical of the image of the Western dragon, the neck fin of the dragon head is flamboyant, and the tail of the dragon is smooth, showing a noble atmosphere.
- CAREER AND CAREER
Carrera y Carrera, a jeweler from Spain, has also launched a series of jewelry works with dragons as the theme.
Works by Carrera y Carrera
Among them, The Kiss of a Dragon series is a perfect interpretation of the dragon in oriental mythology to the extreme.
Works by Carrera y Carrera
Works by Carrera y Carrera
Through special gem cutting, gold carving technology and unique setting structure, the designer presented the image of a dragon with five claws, scales, snake neck and antlers, and a proper Chinese dragon shape.
Works by Carrera y Carrera
Works by Carrera y Carrera
The exquisite craftsmanship and unique shape of the bracelet below is the highlight of the entire collection.
The bracelet adopts a double dragon head design, the dragon's expression is fierce and vicious, the dragon body is inlaid from various small particles of color treasure, although the color collocation is relatively dim, but the overall design is harmonious and unified, showing a different visual effect.
Works by Carrera y Carrera
- Boucheron
Of course, the luxury brand Boucheron from France naturally does not miss this classic theme.
However, his dragon jewelry collection is a bit bizarre and confusing.
In particular, the necklace named Grandion Lion Dragon below, pink sapphire with gold, the shape of the middle dragon, like a dragon not a dragon, like a lion not a lion, and the image of the dragon in the East and the West is not at all compatible.
Dralion Lion Dragon Necklace
- De Beers De Beers
Dragon-themed designs are also often seen in the jewelry library of De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer.
The dragon body with K gold as the main body meanders and circles, and under the embellishment of various color treasures, the shape is elegant and unique.
DE BEERS Talisman Dragon 项链
Compared with the design above, the dragon ring below looks much more luxurious.
The diamond-encrusted dragon shines brightly, and it holds a huge yellow sapphire on its chest tightly in its arms, creating a vivid shape.
DE BEERS ring
- Mey Designs
Finally, let's talk about the dragon-themed jewelry from London jeweller Mey Designs.
Works by Mey Designs
In 2017, Mey Designs used the theme of the American drama "Game of Thrones" to integrate a series of elements from the drama such as dragons, dragon wings, and dragon eggs into jewelry designs.
Works by Mey Designs
Through the hollow structure, blackening treatment and other processes, a series of exaggerated and realistic silver dragon-shaped works are presented.
This dragon collar, one side of the dragon head, the other side of the tail wing shape exaggerated, the texture of the dragon body, meticulous, three-dimensional sense.
Works by Mey Designs
Mr J said:
Whether it is the domineering and mighty dragon in the East or the evil and fierce dragon in the West, the dragon, which is a figment of the animal image created by people, has left a strong mark in human history.
The dragon-shaped jewelry designed with this inspiration is even more exciting and fascinating at first sight.
Space is limited, want to see more dragon theme HD jewelry, please pay attention to the jeweler official micro and gallery Oh!
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