Large 10mm Faceted Royal Blue Jade Beads wood beads red and green that appears

red and green that appears as living flames within the gemstone - prompting alchemists to believe it contained the essence of fire

A large pearl is only more valuable if it's the same quality as a smaller one - and the rounder the better

In the 1930's

placed in the cash register to not only acquire wealth but to maintain it as well

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Large 10mm Faceted Royal Blue Jade Beads wood beads red and green that appearsPrice is per 15 1 2 inch string of these versatile beads. 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 and balance the emotions. Held in the hand it