It was a vermeil phoenix tail necklace, also known as the longevity lock that the young misses of official families used to wear for long life and safety. This piece clearly showed its age, with exquisite craftsmanship in the phoenix tail and a single, large gemstone at its center that truly captivated the onlooker.
Those present with some knowledge recognized this as a fine item, and even those without it had seen "Dream of the Red Chamber," where nearly all the girls of the Jia Residence had one.
Of course, the expressions on the faces of the Xing Family members varied greatly upon seeing the necklace, for it was none other than Grandmother Xing's treasured item, a personal accessory from her maiden days.
