[Handmade] Peacock Feather Dian Cui Magnolia Brooch - Moonlit Jade Blossom

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All materials used in our creations are naturally shed feathers from budgerigars or peacocks. Because feathers refract light, each piece displays a unique spectrum of colors that shifts with the environment, as if possessing its own breath and emotion. ✿ Product Details: Base Material: Alloy Surface Material: Peacock Feather ✿ Product Dimensions: Total length of single earring: Approximately 10cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days. ✿ Packaging: Each item is presented in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the unique nature of kingfisher feather inlay (Dian Cui) jewelry, please avoid contact with water and oil during wear, and refrain from scratching the feather surface. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Upon Receiving Your Order: Silver-plated gold jewelry is shipped with anti-fall packaging. Please avoid forceful bending upon receipt and keep away from liquids. Contact the shop owner immediately if you have any questions. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss! Each piece may show slight handmade marks; please consider this before purchasing. ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? Dian Cui is an exquisite traditional Chinese craft for adorning gold and silver jewelry, with origins tracing back to the Han Dynasty and reaching its zenith during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, becoming a highly prized decorative technique for the jewelry of imperial noblewomen. Artisans would create a base of silver-plated gold and then meticulously inlay finely cut feathers, imbuing the jewelry with a dynamic, gem-like blue luminescence that showcased ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary Dian Cui no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, ethically sourced white goose feathers, peacock feathers, parrot feathers, or eco-friendly synthetic materials are used, preserving the beauty of the colors while respecting nature. To this day, every step of the Dian Cui process—from crafting the metal base, cutting the feathers, shaping the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the artisan's manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and concentration to complete, making every Dian Cui accessory a unique, irreplicable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates metalwork, feather inlay, and design, Dian Cui is no longer merely a symbol of royalty but an artistic language that encapsulates time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly astound the world with its unique, ethereal blue.