A 15 and 1/2" (39cm) long necklace made with Chinese blue & white porcelain tubes and white freshwater pearls has a 3" (7cm) extension chain. The length can be modified if you would prefer it longer. Please email (bluewhitewear@yahoo.com) me with your specifications. Thanks.
These Chinese porcelain beads are reminiscent of the antique dynasty porcelains which are famous throughout the world. The beads have been hand painted with Chinese characters representing longevity, happiness, wealth, love, and good fortune.
The blue & white porcelain became well developed in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), but flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. First natural cobalt was painted on the basic body. Then it would turn blue after being fired at high temperatures. The white glaze covered by a clear glaze highlighted the blue designs. The blue & white porcelain vases, plates, decorative items, and beads are different and unique.
