Yufu Hetian Jade · All pieces · Buying guides · Motifs & meanings · Jade finder · Price guide · FAQ · About · How to order · 中文

Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) jade: meaning, symbolism and pieces in stock

The smiling, round-bellied Maitreya Buddha stands for happiness, tolerance and contentment. It is a favourite gift for women, elders and anyone who needs more laughter.

132 pieces in our English catalogue with listed prices: median CNY 12,504 (≈ USD 1,869); half of them between CNY 8,368 (≈ USD 1,251) and CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737).

Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) pieces in stock

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (281
CNY 500,000 (≈ USD 74,738)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (75 g)
CNY 120,000 (≈ USD 17,937)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (97 g)
CNY 108,334 (≈ USD 16,193)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (106.1 g)
CNY 100,000 (≈ USD 14,948)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (107 g)
CNY 97,496 (≈ USD 14,573)

Yellow Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow stain (47.8 g)
CNY 83,360 (≈ USD 12,460)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (55.3 g)
CNY 80,000 (≈ USD 11,958)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (35 g)
CNY 80,000 (≈ USD 11,958)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (77.2 g)
CNY 80,000 (≈ USD 11,958)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (60 g)
CNY 75,000 (≈ USD 11,211)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, red skin (24.3 g)
CNY 73,336 (≈ USD 10,962)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (52.2 g)
CNY 55,000 (≈ USD 8,221)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (37.4 g)
CNY 50,000 (≈ USD 7,474)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (57.2 g)
CNY 47,504 (≈ USD 7,101)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (51 g)
CNY 41,672 (≈ USD 6,229)

Yellow Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (33.3 g)
CNY 41,672 (≈ USD 6,229)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (34.1 g)
CNY 41,664 (≈ USD 6,228)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (45.3 g)
CNY 40,000 (≈ USD 5,979)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (44.6 g)
CNY 40,000 (≈ USD 5,979)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (49.2 g)
CNY 35,000 (≈ USD 5,232)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (28 g)
CNY 33,600 (≈ USD 5,022)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (22.8 g)
CNY 33,600 (≈ USD 5,022)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (60.6 g)
CNY 33,340 (≈ USD 4,984)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (22.5 g)
CNY 31,672 (≈ USD 4,734)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (27.7 g)
CNY 31,672 (≈ USD 4,734)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (42 g)
CNY 31,250 (≈ USD 4,671)

Yellow Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow stain (26.5 g)
CNY 30,000 (≈ USD 4,484)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (11
CNY 30,000 (≈ USD 4,484)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (34.1 g)
CNY 28,336 (≈ USD 4,236)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (49 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (15.9 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (66 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (17.1 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (41.7 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (33.7 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (24.6 g)
CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (13.7 g)
CNY 23,336 (≈ USD 3,488)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (24.5 g)
CNY 22,504 (≈ USD 3,364)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (45.8 g)
CNY 22,400 (≈ USD 3,348)

Yellow Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow stain (15.8 g)
CNY 21,672 (≈ USD 3,239)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (22.8 g)
CNY 21,672 (≈ USD 3,239)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (23.5 g)
CNY 20,000 (≈ USD 2,990)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (8.6 g)
CNY 20,000 (≈ USD 2,990)

White Hetian Nephrite Handpiece (Palm Carving) – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (63.7 g)
CNY 18,760 (≈ USD 2,804)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (19.8 g)
CNY 18,750 (≈ USD 2,803)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, gold-fleck skin (19.7 g)
CNY 18,750 (≈ USD 2,803)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (8.9 g)
CNY 18,744 (≈ USD 2,802)

Yellow Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow stain (27.4 g)
CNY 18,000 (≈ USD 2,691)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, natural pore skin (21.2 g)
CNY 16,664 (≈ USD 2,491)

White Hetian Nephrite Seal – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (88.1 g)
CNY 16,250 (≈ USD 2,429)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, jujube-red skin (19.1 g)
CNY 15,004 (≈ USD 2,243)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (28 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (11.9 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, yellow skin (29 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (9.3 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (17.5 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Plaque Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (23.4 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (22.5 g)
CNY 15,000 (≈ USD 2,242)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material, jujube-red skin (18.6 g)
CNY 13,000 (≈ USD 1,943)

White Hetian Nephrite Pendant – Maitreya, seed (river-pebble) material (16.4 g)
CNY 12,800 (≈ USD 1,913)

Questions

What does a Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) jade carving mean?

The smiling, round-bellied Maitreya Buddha stands for happiness, tolerance and contentment. It is a favourite gift for women, elders and anyone who needs more laughter.

How much does a Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) Hetian jade piece cost?

132 pieces in our English catalogue with listed prices: median CNY 12,504 (≈ USD 1,869); half of them between CNY 8,368 (≈ USD 1,251) and CNY 25,000 (≈ USD 3,737).

Who can wear a Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) piece?

Anyone. Symbolism is a tradition, not a rule; choose what you like. As it is a religious motif, wear it respectfully.

All motifs and meanings →

Yufu Hetian Jade (御府和田玉) · Shanghai Yufu Crafts Co., Ltd. · founded 2002 by jade carver Fu Xuefei · Showroom: Palm Spring Garden, Lane 3800 Dongda Road, Tangzhen, Pudong, Shanghai (by appointment). Free insured international shipping; import duties paid by the buyer; non-custom pieces returnable within 7 days of delivery (return shipping paid by the buyer). Prices in CNY; USD figures are approximate (1 USD ≈ 6.69 CNY). Updated 2026-11-07.