Traditionally prized in Chinese carving culture as a stone of good fortune, longevity and cultivated refinement.
SHOP SHOUSHAN STONE JEWELRYShoushan Stone is a soft, fine-grained mineral stone traditionally quarried near Shoushan village in Fujian province, China. It is composed mainly of dickite, kaolinite, pyrophyllite and alunite, which give it a smooth, waxy texture that is easy to carve and polish. For centuries it has been the most celebrated material for Chinese seal stones and small carved objects.
In Chinese tradition, Shoushan stone symbolizes good fortune, longevity and cultivated refinement, and imperial seal stones carved from it were emblems of authority and scholarship.
In contemplative practice, a Shoushan stone bead or seal is traditionally held in the hand as a reminder of patience, discipline and the quiet value of refinement.
Shoushan Stone jewelry is made with a fine-grained carving stone prized in Chinese seal art and worn as a personal, meaningful piece — chosen for the intention it carries rather than trend alone. Every Amuvara piece is handmade in small batches, cleansed before shipping, and designed for everyday wear: alone as a quiet reminder, or layered with other stones whose traditions complement it.
Shoushan Stone is a soft, fine-grained mineral stone traditionally quarried near Shoushan village in Fujian province, China. It is composed mainly of dickite, kaolinite, pyrophyllite and alunite, which give it a smooth, waxy texture that is easy to carve and polish. For centuries it has been the most celebrated material for Chinese seal stones and small carved objects.
Traditionally prized in Chinese carving culture as a stone of good fortune, longevity and cultivated refinement.
No. Shoushan Stone is a fine-grained carving stone prized in Chinese seal art, not one of the traditional monthly birthstones. It is usually chosen for its symbolism rather than a birth month.
Shoushan stone is soft (around 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale), so protect it from knocks, scratches and abrasive surfaces. Keep it away from prolonged water exposure, perfume and household chemicals, and wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. As with all handmade jewelry, keep it away from perfume, sweat and chemicals, and store it in a soft pouch when not worn.
Shoushan Stone jewelry is made with a fine-grained carving stone prized in Chinese seal art. At Amuvara, shoushan stone pieces are handmade in small batches and cleansed before shipping — worn alone as a daily reminder of your intention, or layered with other stones.
Shoushan stone is a soft, fine-grained carving stone from Fujian province, China, most famous as the traditional material for Chinese seal stones. Its smooth texture and warm colors, often with red veining, make it prized for carvings and beads.
It is best worn with some care, as it is a relatively soft stone. Remove the bracelet before exercise, swimming or sleeping, and store it separately from harder jewelry to avoid scratches.
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