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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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Antique Chinese Jade Bracelet 7.25 Inch Length Weighing 40 Grams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese jade bracelet measuring approximately 7.25 inches in length and weighing 40 grams
Category
1990s Asian Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
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.2230
Category
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
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Bracelet With Safety Chain 7.25 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese jade bracelet crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring smooth natural jade segments
Category
1990s Asian Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Jade, 14k 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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
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Chinese Fang Deng Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Materials
Elm
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Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ceramic vessel is a vintage Japanese hot water bottle (yutanpo), used to heat a bed or warm the body. The oblong container would have been filled with hot water through t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Ceramics
Materials
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Chinese Full Moon Dough Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
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Materials
Wood
Chinese Square Side Table with Mirror Top
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chinese Green Glazed Garden Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Chinese garden planter is cloaked in a luminous green glaze that drips down the sides and lingers beautifully on every imperfection. The round pot has a simple, tapered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Planters and Jardinieres
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