【Handmade】Peacock Feather, Kingfisher Imitation Enamel, Pearl Grape Earrings (Clip-on option available) — Twilight Wisteria

The materials for all works in our shop are naturally shed tiger-parrot or peacock feathers. Because the feathers refract light, each piece displays different color layers with changing environments, as if possessing its own breath and emotions. ✿ Product Data: Base material: Gold-plated copper (please choose carefully if you have metal allergies), strong luster Baroque pearl Surface material: Peacock feather ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring: approx. 2.5cm ✿ 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 avoid scratching the feather surface when wearing. Feather products are affected by humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ About Receiving Goods: Gold-plated silver jewelry is packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Please do not bend forcefully after receiving, and avoid contact with liquids. If you have any questions, please contact the shop owner in time. For custom orders, please contact me to discuss! Each piece has some traces of handcrafting; please do not purchase if you mind~ ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? "Dian Cui" is an exquisite traditional Chinese craft for 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 eye-catching decorative technique for the jewelry of royal noblewomen. Artisans use gold-plated silver as a base, meticulously inlaying finely cut feathers to make the jewelry shimmer with a dynamic blue light, like gemstones, showcasing the ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship spirit. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary "Dian Cui" no longer uses traditional materials. Instead, legally sourced white goose, peacock, or parrot feathers, or eco-friendly synthetic materials are used as substitutes, preserving the beauty of the colors while responding to the respect for nature. To this day, every step of the "Dian Cui" process—from creating the metal base, cutting the feathers, assembling the shapes, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized and relies entirely on the artisan's manual labor. Because of this, each piece requires a significant amount of time and focus to complete, making every "Dian Cui" ornament a unique, unrepeatable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates metalworking, feather inlay, and design, "Dian Cui" is no longer just a symbol of royalty but an artistic language that condenses time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to quietly amaze the world with its unique deep blue hue.