Shops That Have Pearls And Antiques In Beijing
The famous Pearl Market is very close to Beijing Haige International Hotel. Visitors from all over the world like to visit the Pearl Market for various items. When I visit a shop named Fanghua Pearl and Jewel, I was very impressed their beautiful, natural pearl necklaces. If you also want to give yourself a more elegant and noble look, don’t miss this shop.
When I entered the shop, I found myself surrounded by a sea of pearls.The colors mainly included milk white, golden yellow, pink, and black.
A shop assistant Ms. Carrie greeted me. She told me her company is the No.1 retailer of high quality pearls. Pearls here are organized into three categories: fresh water pearls, sea water pearls, and South Sea pearls.
Many people fear buying fake pearls. But Ms. Carries explained to me how to distinguish real pearls from fake ones. There’s a rule for distinguishing fine pearls: the rounder and shinier, the better.
You will notice the photos on the wall showing foreign dignitaries visiting the shop: Margaret Thatcher, Putin’s wife, the Queen of Spain, and so on. The photos are proof of the charm of these Chinese pearls.
A shop offering antiques and jade items
The Henan Plaza Beijing Hotel is very close to Chengtian Antique City in southeastern Beijing. If you want to visit some interesting antique shops, go to a shop that carries antiques, jade jewelry, and other Chinese artwork.
The first thing I saw was a collection of antique porcelain wares, including vases, bowls, and plates. Some of them were made in the Qing dynasty.
The shop owner Mr. Tang greeted me and showed me a porcelain statue of Empress Dowager Cixi, an infamous female ruler of the Qing dynasty. She was sitting on a stone bench with a big spotted dog. She was wearing a big black hat and a button-down robe with yellow, red, and blue. On the robe were embroidered peonies and butterflies. In China, peonies represent wealth and status.
Their jade items are also very popular, including the pendants and bracelets. They were white and looked glossy. Such items symbolize virtue in Chinese.
I also found Chinese paintings, calligraphy work, and wood carvings. They are all traditional Chinese art forms. This is a must-see shop right near your hotel in Beijing.