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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
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
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.
The pendant come with a silk
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Chinese Jade Necklace 32 Inches 10mm Jade Beads Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND SILVER CLASP NECKLACE OF 32 INCHES
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
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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Jade, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Unique Tibetan Amber beads and Chinese Jade necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
oversized carved two-colored Jade longevity bead, commanding attention with its grandeur. It's encircled by
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Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant With Dragon Horse
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Chinese Carved Jadeite Pendant
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Jade
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
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