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What does Chinese jade symbolize?

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What does Chinese jade symbolize?

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.

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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
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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
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chinese Jade Serpentine Amazonite Modern Beaded Handmade Chic Bracelet
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Chinese Jade Serpentine and Amazonite bracelet full of design. A modern and delicate style for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amazonite, Jade, Silver

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

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
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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
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

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Tibetan Tsa Tsa on Mount, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Cambodian Bronze Elephant Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Primitive Metalwork

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Bronze

Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and abstract, this curious wooden fish is a 19th-century Buddhist woodblock from western China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddh...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

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