<h2>CHINESE LUCKY SYMBOLS</h2><p>Chinese symbols represent Chinese culture and traditions, and many were created by homophones of the pronunciation or characteristics of the object. Let’s look at the 3 most popular Chinese symbols that are highly relevant in the jewellery segments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Bottle Gourd - Fortune</h2><p>Chinese pronunciation of bottle gourd “Wulu” sounds similar to “fortune” and “good luck”, therefore bottle gourd is one of the symbols with long history in Chinese culture.</p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:673/358;" src="https://cms.queenbeesconsulting.com/uploads/Screenshot_2023_11_21_at_12_23_48_PM_133a4bfc59.png" alt="Wulu designs by Swarovski.png" width="673" height="358"><figcaption>Wulu designs by Swarovski</figcaption></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Ruyi – Wish come true</h2><p>Ruyi means “get/achieve whatever you wish”. This motif is mostly seen in in jewelry brands.</p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:796/804;" src="https://cms.queenbeesconsulting.com/uploads/Ruyi_collection_by_Qeelin_9359c0b202.png" alt="Ruyi collection by Qeelin.png" width="796" height="804"><figcaption>Ruyi collection by Qeelin</figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Ruyi – Wish come true</h2><p>Persimmon, often used together with Ruyi, create the meaning “everything goes as you wish”. Persimmon has homophonic pronunciation with “matter”.&nbsp;</p><p>Although Chinese symbols are highly relevant to Chinese culture, we see them mostly used by fine jewelry brands in the market or as special IP collaboration.</p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:695/277;" src="https://cms.queenbeesconsulting.com/uploads/Screenshot_2023_11_21_at_12_27_08_PM_3bc59a77c9.png" alt="Persimmon.png" width="695" height="277"><figcaption>Persimmon, often used together with Ruyi, create the meaning “everything goes as you wish”. Persimmon has homophonic pronunciation with “matter”.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The challenge for a successful design is the ability to modernize while it’s still recognizable as a motif. If the execution is too literal, it might be perceived as old fashioned and traditional.</p><p>Contact Queen Bees if you would like to find out more!</p>

We know 8 is a lucky number for Chinese, what other symbols are considered lucky?

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Symbols with a positive connotation in Chinese culture