Presented by the Shanghai Museum and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, this exhibition spans 5,000 years and explores how jewelry has conveyed faith, power, and identity. It brings together 192 pieces and sets from The Met, along with more than 20 examples of ancient Chinese jewelry from the Shanghai Museum. Highlights include gold wig rings worn by an ancient Egyptian princess, 18th-century European royal jewelry, and a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) gold belt ornament set with gemstones.

When: Nov 18, 2026, to May 5, 2027; closed on Tuesdays except public holidays.

Where: Shanghai Museum East, No 1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area