A Chinese Wedding
There's a variety of wedding jewellery depending on Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Teochew customs. It ranges from the Nine Treasure Box, the Four Pieces of Gold, and the Dragon and Phoenix bangles. The Nine Treasure Box contains eight auspicious pieces of jewellery and the ninth in the collection is the box itself which is usually the colour of red and gold. The jewellery in the box are:
- A scale symbolising the beginning of marital bliss
- A mirror that represents harmony
- A Happiness Basket representing abundance
- A pair of scissors for wealth
- An abacus that represents the parents' hope for the couple's financial stability
- A pair of embroidered shoes symbolising fidelity and harmony
- A comb representing the cordial bond between husband and wife
- A ruler symbolising prosperity and successful careers
- Peanuts representing a prosperous and long life
See also: 15 Wedding Shoes For Every Type Of Bride