Origins & Lore: Qing Imperial Tribute & World Expo Glory
Chrysanthemum Stone is a geological marvel formed approximately 270 million years ago during the Permian era, showcasing brilliant white crystalline petals radiating across dark sedimentary stone. Discovered along the Liuyang River in Hunan, China, it was celebrated as an imperial tribute during the Qing Dynasty and won gold at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. In Japan, the exquisite specimens from Neodani in Gifu are protected as Special Natural Monuments, revered throughout Eastern civilization as supreme symbols of longevity and serene prosperity.











































































































