China Loong         
From: Maria Jia 
                                                       
“I am a jewelry designer. From the mineral stones of hard chemical elements to the soft organic creatures from the sea, jewelry is nature's most beautiful gift to us. Everything in nature where we live can be expressed through beautiful gemstones. I am not nature; I am the one who expresses nature.

This year is the Year of the Dragon in China, and through this auspicious animal, I present my admiration for the Chinese dragon with jewelry and gemstones. This piece is made of pearls and coral. Pearls are renowned as one of the five queens of the jewelry world. Coral is a very precious marine creature. The white pearls represent the pure and romantic nature of the Chinese people. The red coral symbolizes the passionate and sincere emotions of the Chinese people. Their combination is a fitting expression for the Year of the Dragon in China.”