Vivid Large 16mm Green Jade BeadsPrice is per 16 inch string of these large jade beads each measures 16mm about 25 to the string. NOTE : The current stock is dark green. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. It is believed to

they carry a far deeper significance in the Buddhist culture

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Some also say it enhances self-esteem

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Ancient doctors thought turquoise prevented injury through accident

water pollution today has virtually destroyed pearl production there

Collecting agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe

) and a card game (called Ma Diao) that was very popular during the Qing Dynasty (1644 –1911 A

and they have turned mother of pearl from one form into another

Citrine is one of the few stones that removes negative energy and never requires cleansing