What is Pearl Pendant?

The pearl pendant in When You Trap a Tiger represents safety and protection. Though Halmoni gives it to Lily as a form of literal protection, believing that it has powers, the necklace operates on a symbolic level as protection even without the magical element because it is a sign of everlasting love between grandmother and granddaughter. When wearing it, Lily will feel assured that her and Halmoni's relationship will always be strong and built on love, even when things change such as Halmoni passing away or Lily growing up. The necklace is a physical embodiment of the unconditional support Lily knows she has, and thus it protects her from the hardships of a life of isolation and sorrow.