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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.

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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
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
Category
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
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
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Fine Chinese Burlwood Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant lidded box from the mid-19th century is carved from a choice specimen of burlwood, also known as yingmu or huamu. Prized for its feathery, swirling wood grain, burl wood...
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Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Cambodian Bronze Elephant Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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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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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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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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