Implication and symbol of jewelry turtle shell

Because turtles live a long life, it is common for people to praise or worship turtles throughout the ages. In ancient legends, myths and fables in China, the four spirits of Kirin, Phoenix and Dragon and Tortoise are auspicious animals, and they are all symbols of auspiciousness and kindness. But the first three gods are fictional totems, which do not exist in the real world. In reality, only turtles exist.

And the first three can only be used by emperors, and ordinary people can only stay away from them, far less than turtles.

Turtle is an auspicious thing in people's minds and has a good reputation. There are several reasons: First, the tortoise has a long life. It can tolerate hunger and thirst, and it doesn't matter if it doesn't drink or eat for a long time. Its vitality is extremely strong, and its life span can reach more than 100 years;

Second, in ancient times, turtle shells were used as money and turtles were a symbol of wealth. According to the records in Hanshu, there are four kinds of turtles: yuan gui, male turtle, queen turtle and son turtle. Turtles are treasures, and people certainly regard them as treasures; Third, tortoise shell is a tool for divination and writing, and it is an indispensable necessity in people's lives. For these reasons, ancient people regarded turtles as treasures. Ancient people not only did not avoid the word "turtle", but also were willing to use the word "turtle" and use the image of "turtle".