[Handmade] Peacock Feather "Dian Cui" Orchid Brooch - Frost Orchid Moon

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All materials used in 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 brooch: Approximately 4cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days ✿ Packaging: Each item is presented in eco-friendly packaging. ✿ Jewelry Care: Due to the unique nature of "Dian Cui" jewelry, please avoid contact with water and oil, 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: Your silver-plated jewelry will be shipped with protective packaging against impact. Please avoid bending or exposing it to liquids upon receipt. If you have any questions, kindly contact the shop owner. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss your needs! Each piece may show 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 zenith during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, becoming a highly coveted decorative technique for the jewelry of noblewomen. Artisans would create a base of silver-plated gold and then inlay meticulously cut feathers, imbuing the ornaments with a dynamic, gem-like blue luminescence that showcased 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 as alternatives, preserving the beauty of the colors while demonstrating respect for 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 manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and focus to complete, making every "Dian Cui" ornament a unique, irreplicable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates metalwork, feather inlay, and design, "Dian Cui" is no longer merely a symbol of royalty but an artistic language that encapsulates time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly astound the world with its distinctive, ethereal blue.