[Handmade] Parrot Feather Dian Cui Craft Mother-of-Pearl Leaf Earrings (Ear Clip Convertible) - Qing Yue

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg The materials used in all our creations are naturally shed parrot or peacock feathers. Due to the way feathers refract light, each piece exhibits varying color depths that shift with the environment, as if possessing its own breath and emotion. ✿ Product Details: Base Material: Copper plated with 24K gold Surface Material: Parrot feathers, Mother-of-pearl ✿ Product Size: Total length of single earring: approx. 4cm ✿ Packaging: Each item is presented in eco-friendly packaging. ✿ Jewelry Care: Given the unique nature of Dian Cui, please avoid contact with water and oils when wearing. Protect the feather surfaces from scratches. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Upon Receipt: Dian Cui items are carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Please refrain from forcefully bending the item upon receipt and avoid contact with liquids. If you have any questions, please contact the artisan promptly. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss your needs! Each piece may show subtle handmade marks; please consider this before purchasing. ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? Dian Cui is an exquisite traditional Chinese jewelry technique, with origins dating back to the Han Dynasty and reaching its peak during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, becoming a highly admired decorative method for the nobility. Artisans would create a gilded metal base and meticulously inlay finely cut feathers, allowing the jewelry to shimmer with a dynamic, gem-like blue radiance, embodying ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As the kingfisher is now a protected species, contemporary Dian Cui no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, feathers from ethically sourced sources such as white goose, peacock, or parrot, or eco-friendly synthetic materials, are used to preserve the beauty of the colors while respecting nature. To this day, every stage of the Dian Cui process—from crafting the metal base, cutting the feathers, composing the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the artisan's manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and concentration to complete, making every Dian Cui jewel a unique, unrepeatable work of art. As a traditional craft that merges metalwork, feather inlay, and design, Dian Cui is no longer merely a symbol of royalty. It is an artistic language that encapsulates time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as times change, it continues to astound with that distinctive, subtle blue hue.