【Handmade】Peacock Feather Cloisonné Craft Ginkgo Leaf Pearl Brooch — Adorned with Frost

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, 6A Freshwater Pearl Surface Material: Peacock Feather ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring: Approx. 4cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days. ✿ Packaging: Each item is packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the delicate 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. ✿ Upon Receipt: Silver-plated gold jewelry is carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. 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 contact me to discuss! Each piece may have slight handmade imperfections; 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 coveted decorative technique for the jewelry of noblewomen in the imperial court. Artisans would create a base of gilded silver and meticulously inlay precisely cut feathers, imbuing the jewelry with a vibrant, iridescent blue sheen akin to gemstones, showcasing ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary "Dian Cui" no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, ethically sourced feathers from white 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 and shaping the feathers, to the intricate 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" ornament a unique, inimitable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates 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, ethereal blue hue.