【Handmade】Peacock Feather Cloisonné Technique Pearl Twisted Flower Earrings - Blooming Flowers

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: Gold-plated copper with silver ear posts (please choose with caution if you have metal allergies), A-grade freshwater pearls Surface Material: Peacock feathers ✿ Product Dimensions: Total length of single earring: Approximately 2cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days ✿ Packaging: Each item is packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the unique nature of "Dian Cui" (kingfisher feather inlay) jewelry, please avoid contact with water and oil, and refrain from scratching the feather surface during wear. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Regarding Receipt: Gold-plated silver jewelry is carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Upon receipt, please avoid bending or exposing the item to liquids. Contact the shop owner immediately if you have any questions. For custom orders, please contact me to discuss! Each piece may show slight handmade marks; please consider this before purchasing. ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? "Dian Cui" is a refined traditional Chinese jewelry-making technique, with origins tracing back to the Han Dynasty and reaching its zenith during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, becoming a highly coveted decorative method for the jewelry of royal and noble women. Artisans would create a base of gold-plated silver, meticulously inlaying precisely cut feathers to imbue the jewelry with a dynamic, gem-like blue iridescence, showcasing ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary "Dian Cui" no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, feathers from ethically sourced geese, peacocks, budgerigars, or eco-friendly synthetic materials are used, preserving the beauty of the colors while demonstrating respect for nature. To this day, every step of the "Dian Cui" process—from crafting the metal base, cutting the feathers, assembling the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized and relies entirely on the artisan's manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and concentration to complete, making every "Dian Cui" item a unique, irreplicable work of art. As a traditional craft integrating metalworking, 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 distinctive deep blue hue.