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Purple Sandalwood Jewelry: What It Is and Why It Matters

What purple sandalwood (紫檀木, zǐ tán mù) is, why it holds the highest status of any wood in Chinese culture, how it is used in New Chinese Aesthetics 新中式 jewelry, and how to care for it.
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Neo-Chinese Style 2026: What's Trending in New Chinese Aesthetics 新中式 Jewelry Right Now

What is actually gaining traction in Neo-Chinese Style jewelry in 2026 — the specific directions, materials, silhouettes, and cultural shifts driving the movement forward.