Obsidian Pixiu Necklace

A pixiu carved in polished obsidian, hung on a beaded cord.

The pixiu (貔貅) is the wealth guardian of Chinese feng shui, a winged creature said to feed on gold and silver and, having no way to let it out, to keep every bit of fortune it draws in. The polished carving catches light along the mane, the wings and the coin under its foot, and wears bright against the skin.

Worn at the chest rather than the wrist, it sits under a shirt as easily as over one. Often bought for someone opening a business or taking on a bigger role, and for a man who would not wear a bracelet.