The Vermilion Bird (Zhūquè) – Handcrafted Gemstone Sculpture

The Vermilion Bird (Zhūquè) – Handcrafted Gemstone Sculpture

This Vermilion Bird was not planned on paper — it evolved naturally through the artist’s hands.

Every week, another layer of gemstones was added.
Every day, the shape grew stronger,
until one day, we stepped back and saw Zhūquè looking right back at us.

And with every added stone, its fire and spirit grew stronger.

Zhūquè, the Vermilion Bird, is the celestial guardian of the South —
a symbol of fire, rebirth, courage, fame, recognition and unstoppable rise.

Gemstones used:

Ruby • Baltic Amber • Fire Agate • Sunstone • Citrine • Red Tiger Eye • Natural Pearl • Red Agate • Carnelian • Cinnabar • Rhodonite • Black Spinel • Raw Red Quartz and more.

Made with fiery gemstones, this sculpture carries the energy of transformation and new beginnings.