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2. Chinese numismatic charm - Wikipedia

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   A Chinese peach charm for "good luck" (福) and "longevity" (壽). Chinese peach charms (Traditional Chinese: 桃形掛牌; Simplified Chinese: 桃形挂牌; Pinyin: táo xíng guà pái) are peach-shaped charms used to wish for longevity. The ancient Chinese believed the peach tree to possess vitality as its blossoms appeared before leaves ...

3. Hanfu accessories - Wikipedia

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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]

4. Lock charm - Wikipedia

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   They are decorated with both Chinese characters and symbols. Like other types of Chinese numismatic charms, lock charms are meant to protect the wearers from harm, misfortune, and evil spirits, and to bless them with good luck, longevity, [3] and a high rank (through the imperial examination system). In particular, this talisman is meant for ...

5. List of lucky symbols - Wikipedia

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   A good luck charm is an amulet or other item that is believed to bring good luck. Almost any object can be used as a charm. Coins, horseshoes and buttons are examples, as are small objects given as gifts, due to the favorable associations they make. Many souvenir shops have a range of tiny items that may be used as good luck charms.

6. Yingluo (ornament) - Wikipedia

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   The yingluo is a ring-shaped necklace. As a necklace, it comes in various styles and shape. It was generally made of gold, jade, pearls, and other precious materials. [2] It also often featured suspended beads combined with auspicious trinkets or motifs rooted in Chinese culture.

7. Jewellery chain - Wikipedia

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   Gold chain with garnets, rock crystals and enamel from the 16th century, Sweden. Jewellery chains, jewelry chains or body chains are metal chains [1] [2] that are used in jewellery to encircle parts of the body, [3] namely the neck, wrists and ankles, [4] and they also serve as points to hang decorative charms and pendants. [5] [6] [7]