Red and Black Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon & Chain Mail Necklace

Cinnabar Dragon Chest Piece — Kat Kouture

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Not jewelry.  Not decoration.  This is wearable power.

A striking vintage Chinese cinnabar lacquer lid—carved with a commanding dragon motif—has been transformed into a dramatic chest piece that refuses to be ignored. Suspended beneath it, a cascading black chainmail waterfall adds movement, weight, and undeniable presence.

This piece doesn’t sit quietly at the neckline.  It claims space.

Bold, sculptural, and unapologetically theatrical, it blurs the line between adornment and artifact—something unearthed, reimagined, and brought back to life.

• Pendant: Vintage Chinese cinnabar lacquer lid with carved dragon motif
• Pendant Size: Approx. 4" x 13" (including chainmail drop)
• Necklace Length: 20" (non-adjustable)
• Wears closer to 18–19" due to bead scale
• Beads:
  • Hand-sculpted glossy black beads (~1.5")
  • Separated by burnished silvertone wavy metal spacers
• Back Detail:
  • Burgundy resin rondelles
  • African recycled glass
  • Round orange-yellow accent beads
• Closure:
  • Silvertone hardware
  • XL decorative lobster claw clasp
• Weight: Substantial — statement piece

This is not for the faint of heart.

Designed for those who understand that adornment can be:

• symbolic
• commanding
• unforgettable

Whether styled against bare skin or layered over eveningwear, this piece transforms the wearer into the moment.