Bok Choy + Pearls
Bok Choy + Pearls
Two freshwater pearls and glass bok choy on 18k gold plated hardware and 18k gold plated huggie hoops.
Choice of light green, dark green, or purple glass bok choy.
I hope this pairing of pearls and bok choy attracts wealth and good fortune, and wish you a long prosperous life.
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Some symbolism:
In Chinese culture, pearls symbolize wealth, prosperity, wisdom, and good luck. They are believed to have the power to attract good fortune, and their spherical shape is seen as a representation of perfection and completeness. Additionally, pearls are associated with femininity, purity, and innocence. The Chinese word for pearl, “zhēn zhū,” (珍珠) sounds similar to the word for “precious,” and are highly valued for their symbolic meaning.
During the Lunar New Year, leafy greens like bok choy are served whole during celebrations, as a symbol to wish longevity to parents and elders. Bok choy (including baby bok choy) can also symbolize good fortune for your future.
Personally, bok choy might be my favourite of the Asian leafy greens.
Gold-plated jewelry care:
To prolong the shine and longevity of your gold-plated jewelry, it’s recommended to avoid wearing when swimming (salt or chlorine water), showering, and sweating.
Cleaning your jewelry with a soft lint-free cloth every few months or once a year can help to keep its shine. (Note* Do not use a jewelry polishing cloth - these types of cloths are usually treated with a polishing agent and it can strip the gold plating, however, I highly recommend it if you have tarnishing 925 sterling silver jewelry!)
Warm water and dish soap can also be used to clean your gold-plated jewelry. Avoid anti-bacterial soaps.
Additionally, if you wear the jewelry regularly, your body oils actually help to keep the metal from tarnishing (this goes for sterling silver jewelry as well).
If you wear make up and perfume, try to apply this before putting your jewelry on - have your gold-plated jewelry be the last thing you put on before you leave, and the first thing you take off when you get home. The chemicals in perfumes and colognes can cause a reaction similar to oxidation and can potentially turn the gold plating black!
This information came from a helpful resource I found here !
