{"product_id":"chinese-peacock-necklace","title":"Chinese Peacock Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Peacock Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the rich tradition of peacock imagery found throughout Chinese decorative art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre, a finely detailed peacock is surrounded by an intricate geometric border inspired by traditional Chinese design. Reimagined in polished gold, the circular pendant brings together an ancient decorative language with a simple contemporary silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeacocks appeared across Chinese textiles, ceramics, metalwork and courtly objects, admired for their spectacular plumage and striking presence. During the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQing dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the peacock acquired a particularly fascinating association with official rank. Peacock insignia appeared on the embroidered rank badges worn by certain civil officials at the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne extraordinary 18th-century example preserved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts a peacock surrounded by clouds, flowers and auspicious imagery, its feathers rendered using silk, metallic thread and even peacock-feather thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shinar necklace takes inspiration from this wider artistic tradition, transforming the peacock into a richly detailed golden medallion designed to be worn today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct gold plated stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an adjustable chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEAR THE PAST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59411466486108,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/9234\/2364\/files\/ChinesePeacockNecklace_da78aade-5ebb-44fe-b40f-838f09ff97f9.jpg?v=1793566332","url":"https:\/\/www.shinarjewels.com\/products\/chinese-peacock-necklace","provider":"Shinar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}