Shenzhen Jewelry Museum

Tucked away in a building in Shuibei — Luohu District’s hub for gold and jewelry manufacturing — this public museum is China’s first dedicated to jewelry.

An exhibit at Shenzhen Jewelry Museum. Photo from WeChat account “深圳派”

Spanning 2,610 square meters, the museum is divided into two main sections: One traces the history of jewelry from the Old Stone Age to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), while the other showcases dazzling artisan pieces, complemented by documents explaining traditional craftsmanship.

Highlights include a lifelike ant-shaped brooch crafted in gold, a butterfly adorned with natural turquoise, sapphires, diamonds, and an intricately designed eagle desk ornament made of silver thread.

Opening: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday

Venue: Shenzhen Jewelry Museum, Shuibei 1st Road, Luohu District (罗湖区水贝一路深圳珠宝博物馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 7 to Tianbei Station (田贝站), Exit C or F