enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Magatama - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magatama

   Magatama were commonly used to create necklaces and bracelets worn on the wrists or ankles. The necklace was typically constructed of jadeite magatama separated by cylindrical bored-holed pieces of jasper. Small beads of dark-blue glass are also not uncommon on the necklace.

3. Jade - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade

   Main jade producing countries. Jade is an umbrella term for two different types of decorative rocks used for jewelry or ornaments.Jade is often referred to by either of two different silicate mineral names: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in the amphibole group of minerals), or jadeite (a silicate of sodium and aluminum in the pyroxene group of minerals). [1]

4. Yupei - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yupei

   Yupei (Chinese: 玉佩; pinyin: Yùpèi) is a generic term for jade pendants. [1] Yupei were popular even before Confucius was born. [2]: 18 Jade culture is an important component of Chinese culture, [1] reflecting both the material and spiritual culture.

5. 5 Most Expensive Pieces of Jewelry Ever Owned — Where Are ...

   www.aol.com/5-most-expensive-pieces-jewelry...

   Valued at $55 million, the necklace features 407.48 carats of diamonds set in 18-carat gold, making it the world’s most valuable necklace. It is currently owned by Mouawad, a Swiss and Emirati ...

6. Hanfu accessories - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanfu_accessories

   Necklaces with carved jade pendant Jade culture is an important aspect of Chinese culture , [ 3 ] reflecting both the material and spiritual culture of the Chinese people. [ 4 ] : 18 Jade is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and played a role in every aspect of social life; [ 4 ] : 18 it is also associated with positive qualities and aspects ...

7. Jade use in Mesoamerica - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_use_in_Mesoamerica

   In other words, the types of trace elements and their quantities affect the overall color of the material. “Olmec Blue” jade, characterized by an icelike shade of pale blue, owes its unique color to the presence of iron and titanium, while the more typical green jade's color is due to the varying presence of sodium, aluminum, iron, and ...