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2. Figaro chain - Wikipedia

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   The figaro chain [1] is a jewellery chain design consisting of two or three small circular links followed by one elongated oval link. The most notable figaro chains are manufactured in Italy . [ 2 ] They are usually worn by men and are often adorned with pendants such as crosses and medallions .

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 ...

4. Manaia (mythological creature) - Wikipedia

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   Manaia pounamu carving. The Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture, and is a common motif in Māori carving [1] and jewellery.. The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and the body of a man, though it is sometimes depicted as a bird, a serpent, or a human figure in profile.

5. Netsuke - Wikipedia

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   Following that, elaborate designs were carved, and the string inserted. The carver often removed all of the nut's normal surface features and carved through the surface in places to create a latticed effect. Once carved, the resulting netsuke was polished and shellacked. Bamboo: "bamboo (Iyo bamboo) is used for netsuke.

6. Cameo (carving) - Wikipedia

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   A modern hand-carved portrait cameo of white on blue-layered agate, set in 18 kt white gold. Many modern cameos are carved into layered agates. The layers are dyed to create strong color contrasts. The most usual colors used for two-layer stones are white on black, white on blue, and white on red-brown. Three-layer stones are sometimes made.

7. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Jewellery (or jewelry in American English) consists of decorative items worn for personal adornment such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and cufflinks. Jewellery may be attached to the body or the clothes. From a western perspective, the term is restricted to durable ornaments, excluding flowers for example.