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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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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

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

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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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant With Dragon Horse
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Chinese Carved Jadeite Pendant Stunning hand carved jadeite pendant, light gray to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Chinese Jade Pendant Medallion With Gold Setting
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Beautiful antique 1950's Chinese hand carved jade pendant with a gold colored setting. The jade
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

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Located in Chicago, IL
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"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Plank Top Display Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low display table exemplifies Qing-dynasty refinement with simplicity of form and minimal ornamentation. Crafted of walnut with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the 19th-century pedes...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Walnut

Chinese Blessings Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Silver

Chinese Bat & Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

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Chinese Butterfly & Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

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