Three Blue Willow Love Birds necklaces — the oval, teardrop, and round pendants with chains — displayed on the vintage china plate they were cut from.
The three Blue Willow Love Birds necklace pendants hanging from a branch, showing the round, oval and teardrop pendant shapes and the sterling silver chains.
Blue Willow Love Birds necklace worn at the collarbone, showing the teardrop shaped pendant in sterling silver
Round Blue Willow Love Birds pendant necklace with a pearl dangle, cut from a vintage china plate.
Blue Willow Love Birds necklace (oval) on a white organza jewelry bag with a photo card of the china plate it was made from.
Vintage Blue Willow china plate showing the love birds motif used in this necklace.
Vintage Love Birds Necklaces handmade with Upcycled Blue Willow China, Thoughtful Broken China Jewelry 18th 20th Anniversary Gift for Wife
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Why eclectiQuas uses genuine 925 sterling silver, not base metals like zinc alloy or brass, in broken china jewelry: real precious metal value, tarnish resistance, and heirloom-quality durability.
Chain length comparison chart showing how 16 inch, 18 inch, and 20 inch necklace chains fall on the chest.
Since the Middle Ages, no animal has represented love more than love birds. These little birds are always seen in pairs, and are the ideal symbol of love, ecstasy, long term commitment, loyalty and care.
Blue Willow china is a classic, collectible dinnerware featuring a blue and white pattern inspired by Chinese porcelain and the Western fascination with chinoiserie. Created in England in the late 18th century, this china pattern tells a romantic tale of two lovers, depicted with pagodas, a bridge, trees, and love birds.
Vintage Love Birds Necklaces handmade with Upcycled Blue Willow China, Thoughtful Broken China Jewelry 18th 20th Anniversary Gift for Wife
Vintage Love Birds Necklaces handmade with Upcycled Blue Willow China, Thoughtful Broken China Jewelry 18th 20th Anniversary Gift for Wife
Scottish Thistle Necklace handmade with Sterling Silver & Upcycled Vintage China

This Love Birds necklace is handmade with upcycled vintage Blue Willow china and sterling silver, available in three pendant shapes — oval, teardrop, or round — and pairs with a fine sterling silver chain in 16, 18, 20, or 22 inches. The pendant is cut from a vintage Blue Willow plate, the chinoiserie pattern known for its detailed blue and white scene, including the love birds soaring across the design.

According to legend, love birds represent a devotion strong enough to survive challenges and adversity, which is exactly why this necklace has become such a popular anniversary gift — fitting for the 18th (porcelain), 20th (china), and even the 9th (pottery in the US, willow in the UK). It's just as at home as a Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthday, or Christmas gift for anyone who loves Blue Willow china or blue and white transferware.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

What is the legendary love story behind the Blue Willow Love Birds necklace?

The Blue Willow pattern tells the story of Kwang-se, a merchant's daughter promised to a wealthy suitor, and Chang, the humble clerk she loved instead. When her father discovered the romance, he locked her away, and the two escaped across the sea, only to be pursued by her father's boat. Just as they were about to be caught, the gods transformed them into a pair of turtle doves so they could stay together forever — the same pair depicted on this pendant. Read the Story of Blue Willow China on the eclectiQuas blog.

Why is the Blue Willow Love Birds necklace such a popular 18th and 20th anniversary gift?

The love birds symbolize a devotion strong enough to survive challenges and adversity, which makes the motif a natural fit for a marriage milestone. It also lines up with traditional wedding anniversary gift lists: porcelain marks the 18th year and china marks the 20th, while the 9th anniversary is traditionally pottery in the US and willow in the UK — so a Blue Willow china necklace can double as a fitting gift for the 9th anniversary too.

Is the Love Birds necklace only available in Blue Willow, or also in Red Willow?

This particular necklace is cut from vintage Blue Willow china, but the same Love Birds motif is also available in Red Willow, a red-and-white variation of the same pattern and legend. Red Willow tends to be a popular pick for Christmas and Valentine's Day gifts, since red and white already reads as a festive pairing. See the Vintage Love Birds China Necklace handmade with Upcycled Red Willow China or the Red Willow Love Birds Necklace – Upcycled Vintage China Jewelry in Sterling Silver.

Love Birds China Necklace, Vintage Blue Willow China and Sterling Silver, 18th & 20th Anniversary Gift

$108.00
Pendant:Oval Pendant
Necklace length:16
Quantity:
  • • Oval 3/4 x 1 (19mm x 26mm)
  • • Round 3/4 (20mm)
  • • Teardrop 3/4 x 1 (20mm x 26mm)
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