The God of Wealth: Ancient Chinese Fortune Culture & Auspicious Blessing

In traditional Chinese culture, the God of Wealth is the most beloved lucky totem that represents wealth, prosperity and good fortune. For thousands of years, Chinese people believe that wearing or enshrining God of Wealth ornaments can attract good fortune, bring steady income and smooth career luck.

(Wooden Carving of God of Wealth Zhao Gongming,Qing Dynasty, collected by Hunan Museum)

There are different types of God of Wealth in Chinese folklore, symbolizing business success, family fortune and stable daily fortune respectively. People regard God of Wealth jade ornaments as powerful lucky amulets, which carry people’s best wishes for a rich and peaceful life.

(Painted Wood Statue of God of Wealth Li Guizu (Zengfu Caishen),Qing Dynasty, collected by Luoyang Folk Custom Museum)

Jade is known as the gentleman’s stone in China. Combining natural jade material with exquisite hand-carved God of Wealth pattern perfectly inherits classic oriental fortune culture. Wearing God of Wealth jade pendant is not only a fashionable oriental ornament, but also a spiritual blessing for wealth and good luck.

Nowadays, more and more overseas culture lovers are fond of this traditional Chinese lucky culture. It is an ideal personal wear and high-grade cultural gift to send sincere wishes of prosperity and good luck to relatives and friends.