{"product_id":"anchor-yellow-nephrite-jade-braided-cord-bracelet","title":"Anchor – 碇 | Yellow Nephrite Jade Braided Cord Bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"kg-meaning-bridge\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnchor – 碇\u003c\/em\u003e is built around a single yellow nephrite jade focal bead — yellow jade has been read across many traditions as a stone of warmth, abundance, and the body of earth. The cord is hand-braided in a soft palette that wears quietly in daily life. Worn as ornament and as a quiet mark of steadiness, not as a healing claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor – 碇 began with a deliberate inversion of how cord bracelets usually feel. Most are nearly weightless, designed to disappear at the wrist; Anchor goes the other way. A single round bead of soft yellow nephrite jade — heavier than the entire cord that holds it — sits at the center, and the wrist gradually learns the small weight as ballast rather than burden. The bead is the anchor; the cord is the line; the body, throughout the day, becomes aware of being held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow nephrite jade is the warmer cousin of the more familiar green jade — a softer color register that reads less symbolically loaded, more like sun-warmed river stone than ceremonial green. A small pair of supporting accent beads frames the focal without competing with it; the hand-braided cord stays visually quiet so the stone is the center of the piece. The kanji 碇 means anchor — not the heavy iron dropped from a ship, but the small grounded thing that keeps a person in place from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"ja\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e静かな重み、手首の錨。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade with hand-braided natural fiber cord, a focal bead of soft yellow nephrite jade, and a small pair of supporting accent beads as quiet visual weight. Sliding adjustable closure with neat cord-knot finishings. Each bracelet is finished by hand; the warmth of the yellow jade, the small grain of the accent beads, and the way the cord softens with wear all carry small natural variation between pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Intention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bracelet does not usually carry weight. Anchor does, and that is its quiet argument. A single round bead of soft yellow nephrite jade sits at the center of the cord, heavier than the cord itself — and the wrist learns, over a day of wear, that something small can be ballast for the body. The bead is the anchor; the cord is the line; the wrist is the boat. The kanji 碇 means anchor — not the heavy iron dropped from a ship, but the small grounded thing that keeps a person in place from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow nephrite jade carries a register distinct from green jade: not the cool green of bamboo or moss, but the warm yellow of sun-softened stone, the steady patience of something that does not need to announce itself. The piece is built for the days a person needs to feel their own weight — meditation, breathwork, a long flight, a difficult morning, a season that asks for slowness rather than speed. Many wearers describe yellow jade as easier to live with than green jade, less symbolically loaded, quieter beside the skin. Anchor can be worn as a reminder of grounded presence — a small daily return to the body — a reminder, not a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone drawn to warm earth tones and the quiet weight of natural jade — the writer, the reader, the careful daily ritual-keeper. Anchor sits as well with linen and cream as with knit and walnut tones in winter, and reads cleanly as a single statement piece on a bare wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGift Idea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA considered gift for a partner, a friend marking a long passage, or a self-gift in a season that asks for grounding first. Yellow jade has long been associated with steadiness, patience, and the slow building of something that lasts. Thoughtfully wrapped in KAGAKI gift-ready packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal natural jade and natural fiber cord are sensitive to water, perfume, lotions, and prolonged sunlight. Remove before bathing, swimming, or sleeping. Adjust the slide gently. Store flat away from light to keep the warmth of the stone. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jewelry-care\"\u003eKAGAKI jewelry care\u003c\/a\u003e for full guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKAGAKI Signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by KAGAKI in Japan. Handmade with intention. Each piece is finished by hand and quietly inspected before it is sent on. \u003cem\u003eInspired by nature. Made with intention. Handmade with blessings.\u003c\/em\u003e Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/craft-philosophy\"\u003ecraft philosophy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"ja\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e自然に導かれ、意図を込めて、祝福とともに手仕事で仕立てています。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eProduct Facts\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cord Bracelet (Yellow Nephrite Jade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, fits 6.5–8 inch wrist (slide closure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow nephrite jade (focal bead), natural fiber cord, cotton, smaller supporting accent beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm yellow jade + neutral cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch handmade — variation between pieces is part of how handmade objects age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiritual jewelry, jade bracelet, daily wear, meditation, gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove before water, perfume, and prolonged sunlight; store flat away from light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan \/ KAGAKI atelier\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-bracelets\"\u003eAll Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jade-bracelets\"\u003eJade Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cord-bracelets\"\u003eCord Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protection-bracelets\"\u003eProtection Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spiritual-jewelry\"\u003eSpiritual Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eGifts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kg-trust-block\" style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em 1.75em; background: #faf7f2; border: 1px solid rgba(140,122,76,0.18); border-radius: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.85em 0; font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8c7a4c;\"\u003eMade + sent by KAGAKI\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; color: #4a4540; line-height: 1.85; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #39342f; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHandmade in California.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is finished by hand in small batches; no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #39342f; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eShipped from Hollywood, California.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most pieces ship within 2–5 business days via USPS with tracking included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #39342f; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFree U.S. Ground Shipping over $39.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small thank-you for orders that meet the threshold. Priority \u0026amp; Express remain available at standard USPS rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #39342f; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eReturns + care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reach us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@kagaki.com\" style=\"color: #8c7a4c;\"\u003ehello@kagaki.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 14 days of receipt for return or exchange. Care notes: keep cord pieces away from prolonged water; the cord softens with wear and that is part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #39342f; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eQuestions before you order?\u003c\/strong\u003e Email us — we read every message ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAGAKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592240074998,"sku":"KGK-CORD-ANC-001","price":15.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/1354\/4182\/files\/kagaki-bracelet-jade-agate-braided-cord-bracelet-styled-02.jpg?v=1778391825","url":"https:\/\/kagaki.com\/products\/anchor-yellow-nephrite-jade-braided-cord-bracelet","provider":"KAGAKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}