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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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By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
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Located in Chesterland, OH
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