【Handmade】Peacock Feather Kingfisher Feather Craftsmanship Geometric Earrings -- Jade Leaf Bearing Blessings

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All works in our store use materials: naturally shed budgerigar or peacock feathers. Because feathers refract light, each piece displays different color layers that shift with the environment, as if possessing its own breath and emotions. ✿ Product Details: Base material: Alloy, Surface material: Peacock feathers, Zircon, Freshwater pearls ✿ Product Size: Total length of a single earring is approximately 3.5cm ✿ Packaging: Each item is packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the unique nature of kingfisher craftsmanship jewelry, please avoid contact with water and oil when wearing, and avoid scratching the feather surface. Feather products are affected by humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ About Receiving Your Order: Kingfisher craftsmanship jewelry is packaged with anti-fall protection during shipping. After receiving, please do not bend forcefully or expose to liquids. If you have any questions, please contact the shop owner promptly. For custom orders, please contact me to discuss! Each piece has some handmade traces; please do not purchase if you mind. ✿ What is "Kingfisher Craftsmanship" (Di Cui)? Kingfisher craftsmanship (Di Cui) is a delicate technique in traditional Chinese gold and silver jewelry, with origins tracing back to the Han Dynasty and reaching its peak during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, becoming the most eye-catching decorative method for the jewelry of noblewomen in the imperial court. Artisans would create a base of gilded silver and then inlay meticulously cut feathers, making the jewelry shimmer with a dynamic blue light, akin to gemstones, showcasing ultimate aesthetics and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary Di Cui no longer uses traditional feather materials. Instead, it utilizes legally sourced white goose feathers, peacock feathers, parrot feathers, or eco-friendly synthetic materials, preserving the beauty of color while respecting nature. To this day, every step of the Di Cui process—from creating the metal base, cutting the feathers, composing the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the artisan's manual operation. Consequently, each piece requires a significant amount of time and focus to complete, making every Di Cui accessory a unique, irreplicable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates metalworking, feather inlay, and design, Di Cui is no longer merely a symbol of the imperial court but an artistic language that encapsulates time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly amaze the world with its distinctive, deep blue hue.