Jade Dragon
Jewelry
Artist Statement
Green jade– for millennia the most popular gemstone in China– is valued for its beauty, its healing powers, and its protective, lucky-charm energy. It is no surprise that a dragon, the symbol of prosperity and good luck, would be rendered in jade for adornment. Here it is strung chasing a carved pearl and surrounded by beads of cloisonne, cinnebar, and more jade with an intricate carved wood dragon focal pendant.
Paula Sinclair travels internationally and makes jewelry. Sometimes it’s hard to separate the two avocations. Her enameling art sparked interest in the very exquisite form of that art in Chinese cloisoneé beads. That search lead to the carved jade that seemed to be everywhere. Treasures from the artist’s collection have been strung in statement necklaces for the contemporary Western art-lover.
Contact Info
Email: p.b.sinclair@outlook.com