How about going to Yu Pei to see my friends off? He is a calligrapher.

I have heard that "a gentleman never leaves his body for no reason". So I think it's suitable for sending friends, and your friend is a calligrapher and a cultured person. I'm sure he will like it very much. I know there are many styles of jade carvings in www.bdclr.com, and they look really beautiful. You can show the jade there to your friends first, and then try it out. Hey hey. I hope my bad idea can help you.