The dragon is a legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian monster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities. 2012 will be the year of the dragon. Having been born a dragon, I'm supposed to be passionate, innovative, generous, self-assured, successful, etc... yeah, well... maybe I can claim a few of those great characteristics : ) If you ask some who know me, they would laugh and say, "That figures!" And I don't think they would mean it as a compliment ( : o) Here's a jump-start on the celebration... JADE, or "yu" in Chinese is also known as the "Stone of Heaven". Comes in many fine nuances of green, but also in shades of white, black, grey, orange, yellow and violet tones, Jade is a desired stone prized for thousands of year in China for its protective powers and healing qualities. It is also said to stimulate creativity and mental agility, and enhance one's health. Product Details - Shape / Type: Pendant / Charm - Condition: brand new - Material / Gem: Natural Jadeite Jade / Fei Cui - Shipping/Handling FREE by standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery) - Grade / Type: 100% Grade A / Type A / Class A - Refractive Index: 1.66 - 1.67 - Specific Gravity: 3.33 - 3.34 - Color & Variety: natural black Color, Icy Variety - Size: ~ 37.5 x 24 x 18 mm - Weight ( g / ct ): ~ 23.8 g / 119 ct - Luster: Glassy Luster - Surface Texture: Medium Grain - Condition: Excellent - Accessory: with adjustable necklace cord Shipping Policy Shipping/handle fee is charged based on chargeable weight (not net weight), chargeable weight is listed in item description above, s/h fee rate chart is listed below EMS: express mail service, 4-8 days to USA,Canada, UK, Australia etc., S/h fee to other counties varies Standard int'l shipping: 10-18 days to worldwide for packages below 2kg. S/h fee for packages over 2kg to other countries than USA varies Combined Shipping Combined s/h fee is charged based on the total of chargeable weight For example, one order has 3 items: Item #1, a jade pendant, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #2, a jade necklace, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #3, a jade bangle, chargeable weight is 200grams The total of chargeable weight is: 100+100+200=400grams Registered mail (free online tracking number, $1.5 value) All of our packages will be shipped by registered mail with online tracking number ($1.5 value), sorry we do not send packages unregistered. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with our products, please email us immediately, and return them within 7 days from the date you receive them for a full refund. No restocking fee will be charged.