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What does Chinese jade symbolize?
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Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade has been thought to symbolize excellence and purity of human virtue. When worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was thought to imbue a person with a clear mind and pure spirit, and to guard against evil spirits or illness.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
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Antiques Carved Chinese Jade Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade carved imperial jade china 1750, ruby princess cut 1,50ct, 18kt gold gr
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
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Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant.
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Carved Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of vintage Chinese gold & jade earrings.
In 14K gold.
Each jade is decorated with carved
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20th Century Chinese Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Chinese Jade Gold Pendant Goddess Guanyin With Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Chinese Jade Pendant Goddess Guanyin circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty
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Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with silk thread
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Chinese culture, the butterfly is an auspicious sign of peace and purity, so a jade butterfly pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, 14k Gold, Gold
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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