{"id":1792,"date":"2025-11-22T01:11:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zhangruying.com\/en\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2025-11-21T22:23:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:23:28","slug":"styles-of-ancient-chinese-neck-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zhangruying.com\/en\/1792","title":{"rendered":"Styles of Ancient Chinese Neck Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Xiangquan (\u9879\u5708 ; xi\u00e0ng qu\u0101n)<\/h4>\n

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Xiangquan is one of the oldest ornaments in the world. Traditional Chinese Xiangquan are mostly circular, usually made of gold or silver, and can also be hung with longevity locks, jade, and others, each carrying its own meaning.<\/p>\n

Xianglian (\u9879\u94fe ; xi\u00e0ng li\u00e0n)<\/h4>\n

Xianglian (necklace) is a neck ornament strung with beads or pendants, commonly seen in the form of bead necklaces, gold\u2013silver necklaces, jade necklaces, and others.<\/p>\n

Yingluo<\/a> (\u748e\u73de ; y\u012bng lu\u00f2)<\/h4>\n

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Yingluo was originally the neck ornament on Buddha statues in ancient India. After it entered China along with Buddhism, it became an accessory hung around the neck and draped over the chest in Han clothing.<\/p>\n

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Yingluo is strung with many small flowers. It is an ancient form of necklace from India, and during the Han dynasty, it entered China through Buddhism. In paintings, it is worn by Buddha statues, deities, and celestial maidens, and later also became the jewelry of noblewomen. The materials used were diverse, mainly gold, glass, agate, and pearls, and they symbolized \u201cboundless light,\u201d as well as the meaning of \u201cbeautiful jade.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Longevity Lock (\u957f\u547d\u9501 ; ch\u00e1ng m\u00ecng su\u01d2)<\/h4>\n

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The longevity lock is a traditional ornament in Chinese child-rearing culture, found throughout the region. Its material is usually gold, silver, or gemstones, made in the shape of a lock, with carvings such as \u201clong life and wealth,\u201d as well as patterns like qilin and lotus flowers, representing parents\u2019 wishes for their child to avoid misfortune and receive blessings.<\/p>\n

During the Ming and Qing periods, this was a popular neck ornament, widely used for children, symbolizing good fortune and long life.<\/p>\n

Chaozhu (\u671d\u73e0 ; ch\u00e1o zh\u016b)<\/h4>\n
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Photo source: Baike Baidu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A neck ornament worn by nobles in the Qing dynasty, based on Buddhist prayer beads, made from highly valuable materials. Chaozhu is a string of beads worn with the Qing dynasty\u2019s formal attire, consisting of 108 main beads, with spacer beads every 27 beads, three additional bead strings on both sides, and a \u201cback cloud\u201d pendant at the back. The materials varied according to status, such as eastern pearls, jade, coral, and others. In sacrificial ceremonies, different materials were used to represent heaven, earth, the sun, and the moon.<\/p>\n

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Photo source: Baike Baidu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The form of Chaozhu originated from Buddhist rosaries. After the Qing dynasty entered China, it was incorporated into the formal dress system.<\/p>\n

Nianzhu (\u5ff5\u73e0 ; ni\u00e0n zh\u016b)<\/h4>\n

Also called \u201cShuzhu (\u6570\u73e0 ; sh\u00f9 zh\u016b)\u201d or \u201cFozhu (\u4f5b\u73e0 ; f\u00f3 zh\u016b)\u201d. In ancient China, Nianzhu was not only a tool for spiritual practice but also considered an auspicious object, and was sometimes used as a neck or wrist ornament.<\/p>\n

Yet, what we\u2019ve explored today is only a glimpse of the ancient Chinese women\u2019s accessories. Beyond these pieces, there were countless accessories carrying stories of identity and beauty. I can\u2019t wait to share more of these hidden treasures with you~<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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