Shandong Culture

Accessories from ancient royal court add to beauty of summer

By Bi Nan (chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2017-07-12

Accessories from ancient royal court add to beauty of summer

Earrings from the Palace Museum's collections. [Photo/Official Weibo account of the Palace Museum]

Earring

Earrings are a common accessory for women in modern and ancient times. The fine earrings from the Palace Museum are made of gold, silver, white jade, jadeite or pearl. As an important ornament, the earrings shall compliment the whole garment, makeup, and the occasion.