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Sterling Silver ring with Fimo Flower.
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Sterling Silver Disc with a Stamped
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Handmade Clay Childlike Monk Sculpture |
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Handmade Origami Bird Mobiles. |
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Jizo (or as we Japanese call him Ojizo-sama) is the Bodhisattva (Bosatsu).
There are 12 kinds of Birthstones, they are said to bring good luck.
There are only 7 kinds of shellfish used for culturing pearls.
Pearls have always been a valuable and divine jewel.
Gold, silver, and platinum are traditionally described as precious metals.
Silver jewelry will gradually darken if left exposed to air, especially if any sulphur is present.
The first paper making technique came to Japan from China in 7th century.
Furoshiki is a square piece of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that was used to transport clothes, gifts.
Quartz is one of the most common minerals found on the surface of the Earth.
Many Japanese believe that to fold a thousand cranes can cure an illness or help to live a longer life.
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