【Handmade】Peacock Feather Kingfisher Craftsmanship Geometric Earrings - Crystal Lattice Prayer [No Crystal Version]

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg Materials for 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 Surface Material: Peacock Feather ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring approx. 2cm ✿ 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 when wearing. Avoid scratching the feather surface. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Regarding Receipt: "Dian Cui" crafts are packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Upon receipt, please do not bend forcefully or expose to liquids. Contact the shop owner immediately if you have any questions. For custom orders, please contact me to discuss! Each piece has slight handmade marks; please consider 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 the most coveted decorative technique for the jewelry of royal and noble women. Artisans would create a base of gilded silver, meticulously inlaying precisely cut feathers to make the jewelry shimmer with a dynamic, gem-like blue iridescence, 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, 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, composing the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized and relies entirely on the artisan's hand. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and focus to complete, making every "Dian Cui" item a unique, unreproducible work of art. As a traditional technique merging metalwork, 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 astound the world with its unique, deep blue hue.