[Handcrafted] Budgerigar Feather 'Diancui' Inlay Earrings with Ruby - Asagao

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All feathers used in our creations are naturally shed from budgerigars or peacocks. Due to the way feathers refract light, each piece displays a spectrum of colors that shifts with the environment, as if possessing its own breath and mood. ✿ Product Details: Base Material: Copper plated with 24K gold Surface Material: Budgerigar feathers ✿ Product Dimensions: Total length of a single earring: approximately 1.5cm ✿ Packaging: Each item is presented in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewelry Care: As 'Diancui' jewelry is crafted from delicate materials, please avoid contact with water and oils, 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 Receiving Your Order: 'Diancui' jewelry is carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Upon receipt, please avoid bending or exposing the piece to liquids. If you have any concerns, please contact the artisan directly. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss your vision! Minor handcrafted marks are characteristic of each piece; please consider this before purchasing. ✿ What is 'Diancui'? 'Diancui' is a exquisite traditional Chinese craft for adorning gold and silver jewelry. Its origins can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, reaching its zenith during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, where it became a prominent decorative technique for the courtly and aristocratic women's adornments. Artisans would create a gilded silver base, onto which meticulously cut feathers were inlaid, imbuing the jewelry with a dynamic, jewel-like blue luminescence that embodied supreme aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary 'Diancui' 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 'Diancui' process—from crafting the metal base, cutting the feathers, assembling the forms, to the final inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the meticulous manual work of artisans. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and concentration to complete, making every 'Diancui' creation a unique, inimitable work of art. As a traditional technology that merges metalwork, feather inlay, and design, 'Diancui' is no longer merely a symbol of royalty. It has evolved into an artistic language that embodies time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly astonish the world with its distinctive, ethereal blue.