.925 Stirling Silver w/ 14kt Gold Plated 100% Authentic Alex And Ani Seahorse Bracelet Nickel free In the belief that seahorses were a type of sea dragon, some Chinese cultures have revered them as a symbol of power and good luck. Their body structures only allow them to move in a very slow motion which has not evolved over time. They come to teach us patience, and to accept ourselves as we are.