These beads with beautiful patterns could date from prehistory up to the early middle ages, proven by its trumpet and worm like borehole. This indicates a very slow and delicate crafting process, and hence, its high value. They have been used through the ages as a symbol of status, for spiritual blessing and to help accumulate wealth. Age of this item is to be determined. Serpentine Group articles were important sacrificial offerings in holy worship ceremonies from the Neolithic era to Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC — 256 BC). Serpentine Group articles had been perfect representatives of one's social status. According to great philosopher Confucius, Serpentine Group is the representative of 11 important virtues of a decent person. Hence, in history, a decent person would always wear something made of jade. In literature, Serpentine Group has been used to form many beautiful Chinese characters and phrases, as a wonderful character to describe elegant and brilliant people, pretty women, gorgeous appearances, tasty food, splendid scene, extraordinary buildings, etc. Serpentine Group had been a significant part of rich burial culture, especially from the Neolithic era to the Han Dynasty (202 BC — 220 AD). There is a popular saying: “People raise (=wear) jade for three years, jade will raise your lifetime”. Turtle statues attract positivity. It is believed that having a stone turtle in your bedroom can help fight insomnia. It also attracts wealth, peace, prosperity, power and good luck. The turtle’s long life cycle symbolizes immortality. The symbolism of the Cicada stems from the insect’s natural life cycle, in which it regenerates and emerges from old skin as if it were a new insect. According to Feng Shui, cicadas are a powerful symbol of longevity and everlasting happiness in the living world. This is partly due to the fact that they are among the longest-living insects. Registered, insured and well protected shipping.