In Chinese culture, elephants are stable, dependable and symbolize auspiciousness. An elephant carrying a vase was a popular decoration subject because of its auspicious meaning. The words for “vase” and “elephant” are homonymic with “peace” and “signs,” thus coinciding with a Chinese proverb: “When there is peace, there are signs” (Tai ping you Xiang). Four directions and four elephants symbolize a gathering from all four corners. Together they rise in peace, auspiciousness, and the return of accomplishment. For friends, this is a blessing for synergy. For professionals, this is a blessing for rising success. For family, this is a blessing for the home. Following the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the symbol of the elephant and vase was mainly used by the imperial family.

Want to bring an organic feel to your home décor? Our Blue Agate Crystal Float is made from natural Blue Agate with unique vibrant blue patterns. Its simplicity is sure to add a touch of class to any room in your home.

Each exquisite design begins as an intricate hand drawing by our Northern California studio artists. The creative process continues with a sculpture produced in clay. The final product is hand cast. Unparalleled finishes are applied in a multi-layered method by master craftsmen in our family owned, state of the art metal foundry producing home decor for over 50 years. Coastal meets glamour in this stylized sculpture depicting herons in their natural habitat.

Stunning work of art! I highly recommend looking no further for an accent to be admired!. Barbara. Marietta, SC. Thu, 27 Nov 2025

The bright red cardinal looks especially stunning against winter's snowy white backdrop perched on an evergreen bough. Our Cardinal On Branch figurine is hand-painted with layers of translucent red enamels with hand-set Swarovski light siam and scarlet colored crystals sparkling over his chest, crest, wings, and tail. Each figurine in the cast in 13 individual pewter sections, soldered together and finished in 14K Gold. Our finest artisans at the Jay Strongwater Rhode Island workshop bring all the elements together to complete each Cardinal on Branch Figurine.

Jay Strongwater might not have an actual garden to toil in, but it grew from the seed of an idea in the New York studio, from early design to the first carved wax model capturing each lily petal's flattering shape. These lush and exotic Lily Objets are nurtured by artisans as they are molded in pewter; dipped in 14K gold; painted in magenta, violet, and lilac enamels; and set with sparkling gem-cut crystals.

A jeweled fluttering butterfly to alight a tabletop anywhere in your home! Lifted on delicate metal legs, the Puccini butterfly’s wings are beautifully hand-painted in electric pink and cobalt blue enamels with hand-set European crystals in shades of rose and sapphire. Plated in 14K gold and detailed with a jeweler’s attention to crystal stone setting.