Aquamarine Pixiu 31g

We love this gorgeous Chinese Feng Shui Pixiu. An exquisite, rare carving in Aquamarine at 1.6", 31.86g. 

Pixiu — a watchful symbol for guarding what you build

Our research spans centuries: from Li Shoude, a 12th-century chronicler, to present-day Feng-Shui historians. We traced the Pixiu (貔貅) back to early Han tomb architecture, where paired stone creatures flanked gateways as sculpted lessons in vigilance. In later folklore the young Pixiu gorged on the Jade Emperor’s treasure and left a mess in the heavens. As gentle discipline its father, the Dragon King, sealed its backside, declaring it may receive wealth but never lose it.  The story endures as a reminder to welcome opportunities while safeguarding what you earn.

Carved with a bold horn, powerful stance, and a pile of coins beneath its paws, Pixiu serves as a visual cue for steady growth and prudent management. A single figure is effective on its own; when displayed as a pair, the left-turning form (Tiān Lù) is said to invite gain, while its right-turning female partner (Bì Xiè) focuses on preservation.

Placement ideas
Set Pixiu where it naturally catches the eye—on an entry console, bookshelf, or desk corner, head turned toward open space. Toward an open window is ideal. On a bracelet, let the head point outward so there is an energetic ‘scouting’ of fresh possibilities as you move through the day.

Winged Pixiu – When artists carve the creature with prominent, out-spread wings, they spotlight speed and reach. The wings suggest a guardian able to sweep far afield, collect scattered opportunities, and carry them home before they slip away. Display a winged Pixiu near a doorway or on a work desk if your goals involve expansion—new markets, travel, or rapid growth. Its stance becomes a daily nudge to think broadly and act quickly while still guarding the gains you make.

Pixiu carrying a cub – A smaller Pixiu perched on the parent’s back speaks to multiplying results and safeguarding the next generation. The pairing symbolizes wealth that not only accumulates but also nurtures future projects, heirs, or charitable aims. Keep this version where family plans or long-term investments are managed— a home office, legacy planning folder, or bedside table—to remind yourself that disciplined stewardship today can blossom into security and opportunity tomorrow.

Key points at a glance

• Core lesson: welcome abundance, guard against waste.
• Display options: looking out front window, entrance table, office wealth corner, outward-facing bracelet charm.
• Solo vs. pair: one Pixiu offers general focus; a left/right pair separates “invite” and “preserve.”

Aquamarine — a clear reminder to speak calmly and act with courage

Aquamarine’s sea-blue tone has long been a visual shorthand for tranquility. Many people keep it nearby as a cue to breathe, steady emotions, and choose words thoughtfully. Its cool clarity also nudges intuition: just as you can see far into clear water, you’re prompted to look beneath the surface of situations before you act. Because of that link with honest expression, aquamarine is most often paired with the Throat-center in meditation or breath work.

Where it comes from

• Brazil (Minas Gerais) – legendary “Santa Maria” pockets yield the deepest, ocean-blue crystals.
• Pakistan & Afghanistan (Shigar Valley, Nuristan) – exceptionally clear, slender crystals with a light teal-green undertone, like tropical shallows.
• Africa (Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia) – vibrant mid-blues; Mozambique can rival Brazil for saturation, while Namibia often shows dramatic internal rainbows.
• Other sources include Madagascar’s pastel aquamarine, Russia’s Ural Mountains (soft green tint), and Colorado’s Mt. Antero, famous for icy “Rocky-Mountain blues.”

Natural vs. heated color

Aquamarine you see in chain-store jewelry is often gently heated to remove its natural green or yellow cast and create an even sky-blue. Natural, untreated pieces usually show pockets of darker blue, soft yellow, or sea-green zoning—exactly the variations you’ll often find in our carvings. Those subtle shifts are visual cues the crystal’s story hasn’t been altered.

Quick-view benefits

• Visual anchor for poise under pressure and clear, confident speech.
• Best paired with Throat-focused practices—singing, public speaking, heartfelt conversations.
• Santa Maria Brazilian stones = deepest blue; Pakistan/Afghanistan = pristine clarity; African localities = vibrant mid-blues; Madagascar/Russia = softer pastel or green-blue tones.
• Uneven color zoning (blue, yellow, green) signals a natural stone; jewelry-grade heated aquamarine shows a uniform sky-blue.