green-blue Shoushan stone
Sila Green Blue Shoushan Stone Bracelet
126.00 USD
A Chinese ornamental stone cut into beads, with the accents chosen for what they mean
| Design | Sila |
|---|---|
| Stones | green-blue Shoushan stone |
| Price | 126.00 USD, free worldwide shipping |
| S | 13-15 cm wrist |
| M | 16-18 cm wrist |
| L | 19-20 cm wrist |
| Fastening | Elastic strung, no clasp |
| In the box | Soft polishing cloth and cleansing stones |
| Dispatch | Within two working days of address confirmation |
| Transit | Usually about 7 to 15 days |
| Certification | TBC - no third-party gemstone certificate is published |
Overview
About Sila
Sila is strung from green-blue Shoushan stone, a soft, fine-grained Chinese ornamental stone long used for carved seals and small objects.
Gourd and lotus accents are set into the strand with lotus partition beads between the stones, both traditional Chinese longevity motifs.
Shoushan stone is traditionally associated with attracting fortune and with academic and career progress.
Key Benefits
What Makes This Strand Different
Muted colour that works with formal clothing
The harmonious green-blue sits far closer to a natural tone than the pink and purple strands, which is why it suits a professional setting.
A smooth, low-gloss texture
The stone is finished so it sits close to the skin rather than sliding, and it does not throw light the way a faceted quartz does.
Gourd and lotus used deliberately
Both motifs are longevity symbols in Chinese ornament, not generic decoration.
Collection as well as wear
Shoushan stone is collected in its own right, so the piece holds reference value beyond daily wear.
Where It Gets Worn
- Graduation, promotion and new-post gifting
- Daily wear where a bright stone would feel out of place
- Adding a non-Western stone to an existing crystal collection
Who It Is For
- Buyers interested in Chinese stone traditions rather than Western crystal ranges
- Collectors who want a piece with some reference value
- Wearers who prefer muted colour
Problems It Solves
Three Things This Design Gets Right
Shoushan stone sold with no explanation
This listing says what the stone is, how it is finished and what the gourd and lotus accents mean.
Bright crystal colours in a professional setting
The green-blue body is muted enough to wear with formal clothing.
Glossy beads that slide on the wrist
The low-gloss finish holds its position better than a high-polish quartz strand.
Technical Features
What Is On The Strand
- Green-blue Shoushan stone main beads
- Gourd accent fitting
- Lotus accent fitting
- Lotus partition beads
- Elastic-strung, no clasp
Materials
What It Is Made From
| Shoushan stone | A soft, fine-grained Chinese ornamental stone in harmonious green and blue tones, finished smooth. |
|---|---|
| Silver-tone fittings | Gourd, lotus and lotus partitions. Precious-metal content is TBC. |
How It Is Made
Hand Assembly In The Shanghai Workshop
Bead selection
Beads are chosen by hand for lustre and for how evenly the colour runs around the strand. Because the stone is natural, grading is what keeps the finished bracelet consistent.
Layout
The accents on this design - lotus accent fitting among them - are positioned so the heaviest fitting sits at the front of the wrist.
Stringing
The strand is strung by hand in our workshop rather than assembled from a pre-made blank.
Check and pack
The finished bracelet is checked, then packed in a rigid box inside an outer carton with the soft cloth and cleansing stones.
Inspection stages, tolerances and batch sizes are not published on the source site and are marked TBC.
Comparison
How Sila Compares
Against Blessings Arrive
Both use the same stone. Sila carries the gourd and lotus longevity set; Blessings Arrive uses a red-gold hollow ball and blue gemstone accents instead.
Against Star Strawberry
Star Strawberry is the brighter fortune-associated option with gold-tone accents. Sila is the muted one.
Against a quartz strand
Shoushan stone is softer than quartz and needs more care around metal jewellery.
Use Guide
Wearing And Caring For This Bracelet
- Wear it on its own rather than stacked, so the softer stone is not rubbed by harder beads.
- Wash it in mild soapy water every two weeks and dry it with the cloth supplied.
- Cleanse it monthly on the cleansing stones in the box.
- Take it off before heavy physical work.
Read Next
Guides Featuring This Bracelet
Choosing A First Crystal Bracelet
A first bracelet should be easy to wear daily and easy to match. That narrows the range to three sensible starting points.
Crystal Meanings At A Glance
What each stone in the range is traditionally associated with, in one place.
Why No Two Crystal Bracelets Are Identical
What natural variation actually looks like when the parcel is opened.
Questions
Questions About Sila
What is Shoushan stone?
A soft, fine-grained Chinese ornamental stone, long used for carved seals and small carved objects, cut here into smooth beads.
Why the gourd and lotus?
Both are traditional Chinese longevity motifs, used here as silver-tone accents between the stone beads.
Is it harder or softer than quartz?
Softer. Keep it away from metal jewellery and remove it before heavy physical work.
Does the colour vary?
Yes. All crystals are natural, so the balance of green and blue changes from bead to bead.
What does it cost to ship?
Nothing. Shipping is free on all orders.
Also Consider
Related Bracelets
Blessings Arrive
The same Chinese stone as Sila, finished with colour accents instead of longevity motifs
99.00 USD
Star Strawberry
The only gold-accented strand in the range, and the one that crosses pink into purple
148.00 USD
Snow Crystal Condensation
The neutral strand: clear quartz that layers with everything else in the range
128.00 USD
Ask About Sila
Send your measured wrist size and we will confirm which of the three lengths to string and how soon it can leave the workshop.