Five Phases, in Conversation

The Hongfan chapter of the Shangshu names five phases: water, fire, wood, metal and earth. In this site, they organize an editorial conversation about contrast, color and relationship.

Our gemstone pairings and personal-value language are modern creative choices. They are not stated in that passage, and our “Discover Your Symbol” guide does not calculate destiny, diagnose personality or predict the future.

Primary source: Shangshu, Hongfan. All catalog images remain labelled concepts and all prices are demonstrations.