• Shinar Jewels Qing Kingfisher Blossom Necklace in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring a floral pendant with a colourful amethyst and ceramic enamel detailing inspired by Qing dynasty Chinese ornament.
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Qing Kingfisher Blossom Necklace

Qing Kingfisher Blossom Necklace

£64.00 GBP
£64.00 GBP
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The brilliant hairpin of Qing, reborn as a jewel.

Created exclusively for the British Museum's China's hidden century exhibition, this turquoise ceramic-enamel flower surrounds a 6 mm amethyst in a contemporary tribute to the brilliant kingfisher ornaments of Qing China.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

Created exclusively for the British Museum's China's hidden century exhibition, the Qing Kingfisher Blossom Necklace celebrates the brilliantly coloured floral hair ornaments of Qing China. Its turquoise flower finds a particularly close historical parallel in the Hairpin inlaid with pearl and kingfisher feather in floral shape preserved by the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Dating to the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the historical ornament uses brilliant blue kingfisher feather to create a delicate flower centred upon a pearl. Shinar's design interprets this visual tradition through modern materials: turquoise kaolin ceramic enamel replaces historical kingfisher feather, while a 6 mm purple amethyst becomes the centre of the blossom.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel, Turquoise kaolin ceramic enamel, Amethyst

PENDANT SIZE

Amethyst: 6 mm

CHAIN LENGTH

Adjustable to 16", 18" or 20" (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm or 50.8 cm)

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

The Blue Blossoms of Qing China

Few colours in historical jewellery are as captivating as the brilliant blue of Chinese kingfisher ornament. During the Qing dynasty, vivid kingfisher feathers were used to decorate intricate flowers, butterflies and hair ornaments, creating an extraordinary blue-green iridescence known through the tradition of dian cui (點翠).

A beautiful example survives in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Dating to the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), its delicate floral hairpin features brilliant kingfisher-feather petals surrounding a central pearl.

This remarkable tradition inspired the Qing Kingfisher Blossom Necklace, created exclusively for the British Museum’s China’s hidden century exhibition.

Eight rounded petals of turquoise kaolin ceramic enamel surround a polished 6 mm amethyst, their vivid colour recalling the luminous blue of historical kingfisher jewellery.

Modern ceramic enamel captures its distinctive turquoise beauty, while rich violet amethyst replaces the pearl at the heart of the historical flower.

A blossom once worn in the hair, reimagined as a jewel suspended in gold.

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The Blue Blossoms of Qing China
ARCHIVE NOTE
HAIRPIN INLAID WITH PEARL AND KINGFISHER FEATHER IN FLORAL SHAPE
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911) · Kingfisher feather and pearl
National Palace Museum, Taipei · CC BY 4.0
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES