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Jade bracelets, Hong Kong, 2009. Jade bracelets have been favoured by Chinese women since ancient times regardless of social ranking [8] and has been one of the most important form of jewellery in Chinese culture. [9] According to ancient Chinese beliefs, jade bracelets should be worn on the left hand as it is closest to the heart. [8]
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.
Chinese jade refers to the jade mined or carved in China from the Neolithic onward. It is the primary hardstone of Chinese sculpture . Although deep and bright green jadeite is better known in Europe, for most of China's history, jade has come in a variety of colors and white "mutton-fat" nephrite was the most highly praised and prized.
In modern times, earrings are still considered culturally taboo for men in China—in fact, in 2019, the Chinese video streaming service iQiyi began blurring the ears of male actors wearing earrings. Amulets were common, often with a Chinese symbol or dragon. Dragons, Chinese symbols, and phoenixes were frequently depicted on jewellery designs.
A horn-shaped jade ring, also known as a trumpet-shaped jade ring (Chinese: 喇叭形玉環; pinyin: lǎ ba xíng yù huán) is a kind of prehistoric single-bulged bracelet found in Taiwan. It is carved and polished from one individual jade, with a section in "L" shape. One side of the bracelet extends externally, forming the shape of a trumpet ...
The chain link was inspired by exactly what you’d think, and it has been a constant in jewelry design. As goldsmithing evolved during the Renaissance, so did the chain link. Tip 2: Identify your ...
A decorative gold charm bracelet showing a heart-shaped locket, seahorse, crystal, telephone, bear, spaceship, and grand piano. Chain mail bracelet, in Byzantine weave, with silver-plated copper rings and green aluminium rings. A bracelet is an article of jewellery that is worn around the wrist. Bracelets may serve different uses, such as being ...
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