The Yielding Strength - Rouxin Hetian Jade Earrings
$240.00
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The Yielding Strength - Rouxin Hetian Jade Earrings
$240.00
Care & maintenance
Jade possesses a unique relationship with its wearer; the natural oils from your skin gently condition and deepen the stone’s luster over time. Frequent, mindful wear is the finest way to maintain the vitality and warmth of your solid bangles and beaded pieces.
Mindful Protection
- Cosmetics & Chemicals: Allow perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics to dry completely before adorning yourself. Harsh chemicals can dull the surface of natural jade, organic pearls, and fine metalwork.
- Impact & Elements: Remove your pieces before strenuous activity, swimming, or entering extreme temperatures (such as saunas or hot springs). While jade is tough, it can fracture under sharp, direct impact against hard surfaces, and chlorine or saltwater will rapidly tarnish silver settings.
Cleansing & Rejuvenation
To refresh your jewelry, gently wipe the stones and beads with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Never subject Hetian jade, pearls, or mother-of-pearl accents to ultrasonic cleaners, steam, or abrasive chemical dips. If the silver components begin to naturally oxidize over time, a gentle buff with a designated jeweler’s polishing cloth will restore their bright finish.
Shipping Information
We are proud to offer worldwide shipping on all House of Hetian orders. Every package is fully tracked so you can follow your jade's journey from our hands to yours.
Standard estimated delivery windows:
USA: 8 - 15 working days
Canada: 10 - 20 working days
Australia: 8 - 18 working days
Germany / Switzerland: 10 - 18 working days
Other Europe: 12 - 30 working days
Other Countries: 12 - 30 working days
Island States: 20 - 35 working days
Note: During holidays, festive seasons, and major sales periods, processing and delivery times may take slightly longer than usual. We will always do our best to fulfill deliveries within the stipulated timeframe, and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Included with your order:
1. Signature Imperial Green presentation box
2. Warranty card - Complimentary 2 years
3. House of Hetian priority support
*Scan the QR code at the back of the warranty card to access priority support
Soft By Design, Not By Weakness
The heart shape rendered without hard edges is a visual expression of 柔能克刚, "softness overcomes hardness," a principle from Daoist thought holding that yielding, rather than resisting, is often the more enduring strategy against force.
What Outlasts What Resists It
Laozi's writing repeatedly returns to water as the clearest example of this idea: nothing is softer, yet nothing wears down stone the way water eventually does. 天下莫柔弱于水，而攻坚强者莫之能胜, "nothing under heaven is softer than water, yet nothing surpasses it in overcoming the hard and strong," describes gentleness not as passivity, but as a different, quieter kind of persistence.
The rounded, unbroken form of the piece reflects this same principle: nothing sharp, nothing forcing its way to be noticed, yet still fully itself. Worn close, it carries a quiet wish for a gentleness that holds its ground without needing to harden.
Details
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Materials: 925 silver (gold plated), Hetian jade, freshwater pearl (bread shaped)
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Earring size: 20 x 14mm
- Weight: approx. 1.2g
A Master's Respect For Hetian Jade
Hetian jade is the historical pinnacle of nephrite jade. It is a material that is profoundly special, historically significant, is believed to carry blessings for its owners.
Known as the "stone of heaven" and the soul of the mountain.
We work exclusively with traditional master carvers whose lifetimes are dedicated specifically to reading the natural veins and shaping the contours of hetian jade. Approaching their craft with a reverence that mirrors our own, they ensure the eternal spirit of the stone is preserved in every piece.
Our deep respect for it dictates how we craft every piece.
From Raw Stone To Delivery
Because we only handle hetian jade, our quality control is hyper-specialized. Every piece undergoes inspection before final packaging and delivery.
STEP 1-3
Initial Inspection
1. Artisanal Carving Check: We look for fluid lines, precise detailing, and a design that elevates the natural soul of the jade rather than fighting it.
2. Surface & Polish Inspection: Hetian jade should feel soft and warming to the touch, despite its hardness. We inspect the polish under magnification to ensure the right luster has been achieved.
3. Post-Carving Stress Test: We perform a final structural review to ensure the carving and polishing process introduced no micro-fractures or stress points into the piece.
Step 4-5
Pre-Shipping Inspection
4. Final Inspection: A senior inspector conducts one last inspection for imperfections, and verifies that the physical piece perfectly matches its accompanying documentation, pairing the jade with its official certificate of authenticity and provenance records.
5. Verification & Packaging: Finally, the jade is carefully nestled into our custom, imperial green presentation boxes. This protects the stone's polish while honoring the spiritual weight of the item inside, ensuring it arrives at your door perfectly preserved.
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