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2. Yupei - Wikipedia

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   Yupei (Chinese: 玉佩; pinyin: Yùpèi) is composed of the Chinese character yu (Chinese: 玉) which literally means 'jade' and pei (Chinese: 佩) which means 'pendant'. While the term 'jade' typically refer to nephrite and jadeite in scholarly literature, the character yu (Chinese: 玉) in China can also be applied to other forms of precious ...

3. Hanfu accessories - Wikipedia

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   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 such as ...

4. Chinese jade - Wikipedia

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   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.

5. 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.

6. Huang (jade) - Wikipedia

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   A huang (璜) is a Chinese arc-shaped jade artifact that was used as a pendant. [1] [2] Huang arcs were used in a jade pei ornament set (組玉佩), [3] which would be worn from the belt. [4] The pendant set would emit a faint pleasant sound as the wearer walked, in line with the customs of Confucian etiquette. [4]

7. Jade - Wikipedia

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   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]