The old palace palette, rebuilt as something you can actually wear.
Rounds of turquoise and cinnabar lacquer (朱砂, zhu sha) around premium hand-carved Giant Clam (砗磲, che qu) beads, each white bead incised with the character for longevity (寿, shou). Sky above, vermilion below: the classic pairing of Chinese adornment, once the palette of a court necklace.
Meaning: The palette of a Qing-dynasty court necklace: order, prestige, and the refined hierarchy of the old palace.
Scent: A faint lacquer note from the cinnabar. Turquoise and Giant Clam contribute nothing.
Feel: Three deliberate contrasts: cool turquoise, glassy lacquer, and the dense creamy weight of Giant Clam.
Care: Turquoise and lacquer. No heat. Keep from oils, perfume, and lotion. Dry cloth only.
