【Handmade】Handcrafted Peacock Feather Cloisonné Geometric Earrings - Coral Matrix

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All materials selected for our creations are naturally shed parrot 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: Gold-plated copper Surface Material: Peacock feather ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring: approximately 1.5cm ✿ Packaging: Each item is packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the unique nature of "Dian Cui" crafts, please avoid contact with water and oil, and prevent scratching the feather surface while wearing. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Upon Receiving Your Order: "Dian Cui" crafts are shipped with anti-fall packaging. Please do not bend them forcefully upon receipt, and avoid contact with liquids. If you have any questions, please contact the shop owner promptly. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss! Each piece may have slight handmade marks; please refrain from purchasing if this is a concern. ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? "Dian Cui" is an exquisite traditional Chinese craft for adorning gold and silver jewelry. Its origins trace back to the Han Dynasty, reaching its peak during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, where it became a highly prized decorative technique for the jewelry of noblewomen in the imperial court. Artisans would create a base of gold-plated silver and then inlay meticulously cut feathers, allowing the jewelry to shimmer with a dynamic blue light, akin to gemstones, showcasing ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, modern "Dian Cui" no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, feathers from legally sourced white geese, peacocks, parrots, or eco-friendly synthetic materials are used as substitutes, preserving the beauty of the colors while demonstrating respect for nature. To this day, every step of the "Dian Cui" process—from creating the metal base, cutting the feathers, arranging the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the artisan's manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires a significant investment of time and focus to complete, making every "Dian Cui" item a unique, unreproducible 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 times change, it continues to captivate the world with its distinctive, ethereal blue.