【Handmade】Peacock Feather Kingfisher Blue Craftsmanship Geometric Earrings - Contract of the Horn

The materials used in all 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 (Please choose with caution if you have metal allergies) Surface Material: Peacock Feathers ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring: Approximately 1.5cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days ✿ Packaging: Each item is packaged in an eco-friendly 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 during wear. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ About Receiving Your Order: Silver-plated gold jewelry is carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. After receiving your item, please do not bend it forcefully or expose it to 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 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 peak during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, becoming a highly coveted decorative technique for the jewelry of noblewomen in the imperial court. Artisans use a silver-gilt base, meticulously inlaying precisely cut feathers to create a vibrant, iridescent blue sheen akin to gemstones, showcasing ultimate aesthetics 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, parrots, 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, 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 focus to complete, making every "Dian Cui" accessory a unique, irreplicable 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 embodies time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly amaze the world with its unique, deep blue hue.