Paloma Picasso Designs Chinese Zodiac Charms for Tiffany
Tiffany designer Paloma Picasso has created a collection of charms depicting each of the 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. Paloma's Chinese Zodiac captures the vitality of each animal-and the human personality it represents. Pictured above is Paloma's Chinese Zodiac Tiger Charm in 18 karat gold and diamonds. The charm retails for $850.
"The Chinese zodiac is a wonderful birthday tradition," said Paloma Picasso. "We all have a curiosity about the zodiac and whether it influences our lives."
The Year of the Rat is ending and the Year of the Ox is beginning. China is celebrating its new year and the incoming "Year of the Ox." The Year of the Ox begins on January 26, 2009. The Ox symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. The AP says it also symbolizes "calm, hard work, resolve and tenacity." Time has an explanation of the Chinese Zodiac here.
Lao Xing, a housewife from the Beijing suburb of Pinggu, told Reuters, "The economic crisis makes no difference. At New Year it's important to set off lots of fireworks." The Reuters clip below shows Beijing's largest temple fair. Take a look:
