Dark Forest Green Chinese Jade Beads - 100 x 4mm, 6mm or 8mmPrice is per 100 of these beautiful Chinese jade beads ready to string. Choose size from Size Button. 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 radiate divine unconditional love

Each measures 16mm x 13mm x 7mm

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With straight bands of brown

With a history of religious meaning

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Each measures 9mm

patterned with round brown dots surrounded by white circles called 'eyes'

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This labour intensive process attracted a high price for the beads

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For some reason they look more-gold on the picture - these have a hint of green too

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