Rose Chai The word "Chai" means "Life", and it also has the numerical value of eighteen. For this reason, multiples of eighteen are considered extra lucky for birthdays, monetary donations, and so on. The letters are raised 23k gold. The roses are quilled and their leaves edged with 23k gold. The frame is gold and silver metal leaf on embossed wood. 4" x4", $125 + s/h $8.