The Fire Within: A Red Dragon Pendant for a Wall Street Trader’s Resilience

His name is Ethan Moore, a 38-year-old equity analyst based in New York City, working long days (and longer nights) on Wall Street.

“Lately, it feels like I’m running at full speed but still going nowhere,” he told us.

“Markets are volatile, competition is brutal, and even with all the late nights and screens, the numbers aren’t moving the way they should. My team’s under pressure, and so am I.”

What Ethan was seeking wasn’t luck. It was fire—something to remind him of his strength, sharpen his focus, and reignite his confidence.

After learning his story, we selected a rare piece of fine red jadeite, known as hong fei in Chinese—its texture smooth as pressed silk, and color deep and glowing like burning embers at dusk. The material itself radiated an energy that felt grounded yet intensely alive.

Inspired by its bold color and Ethan’s state of mind, we carved the motif of Red Dragon Playing with a Pearl—a legendary symbol of power, clarity, and mastery over one’s destiny.

In the carving, the dragon ascends through stylized clouds, body coiled mid-flight. Its gaze is fixed on a floating pearl at the center of the pendant—shimmering like a perfect trade, just within reach.

The lines are minimalist, precise—every curve intentional, like the strokes of calligraphy. No excess, only essence.

The red jade’s natural brilliance brings the dragon to life:

• Fierce, but focused
• Dynamic, yet disciplined
• A symbol not of chaos, but of calculated energy in motion

“It feels like it belongs in another world,” Ethan said when he received the piece.

“But somehow, it keeps me grounded right here. When I wear it, I remember: I’ve made it through worse.”

At TATHATĀ, we believe in the power of symbols—not just for tradition, but for transformation.

Whether you’re navigating market swings, life pivots, or personal thresholds,

we’re here to carve something that carries your fire.

Tell us—what story do you want your jade to tell?